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Expect the unexpected 

Even the best laid plans can be thrown into chaos when your business is hit with the unexpected. But a missed deadline, a late payment or having a supplier let you down need not spell disaster – as long as you are properly prepared. Contingency planning is about being ready to react and to keep things going when things don’t go exactly as you had hoped.

Our guides will help you decide what to do in a crisis and how to get ready for anything you may come up against in the future.

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Making a plan

There are many reasons why you need to plan for possible crises. Our guides will help you plan how you will deal with an emergency and make and test your business continuity plan.

tools iconRisk assessment

What risks does your business face? Use our business continuity and risk assessment interactive tool to work out your position and assess the possible impact of risks on your business with our guide.

info iconCoping in a crisis
Planning for the unexpected is essential for any successful business. Use our guide to crisis management and business continuity planning to minimise the impact of a crisis on your business - from flood and fire to illness and IT failure.

Affected by flooding?
In the aftermath of the severe flooding, many businesses are still trying to get back to normal. A business survival toolkit, helplines and advice are all included in our special section.

guides iconMinimising the impact of a crisis

If you think you know which problems are likely to hit, then you need to make sure you’re ready for them. Minimise the potential impact of crises with help from our guide.

Insurance

An essential part of contingency planning is making sure you have the right insurance. See our guides to help you choose the right insurance to protect against losses and learn how to choose an insurance adviser and present your risk.

Snowed in
The recent heavy snowfalls and ice affected a great number of businesses. See our guide for advice and information about allowing employees time off, to details of how home working could keep your company moving along.

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