Business continuity communications plan
The importance of a business continuity plan
As a large and multi-faceted organisation, we, at Barnet Council, have to be able to ensure business continuity, no matter what. All our council departments have robust plans in place to keep their most essential services running and have carried out detailed business impact analyses in case of an emergency incident which affects the ability of members of staff to carry out their jobs.
However, it is important for the borough’s richly diverse business make-up that smaller business owners, too, make sure they have a plan in place in case an emergency hits. There are more than 7,900 businesses in the Barnet borough, ranging from the very small, employing just a handful of people, to large chain stores and shopping centres like Brent Cross.
A business continuity plan takes just hours to compile but could prevent massive amounts of lost revenue for your company, as well as helping to ensure the safety of your staff. Our emergency planning and business continuity team are available to guide you through the basics of putting together a plan, and are also seeking to start a local business forum.
Any business owners who would like more information on writing a business continuity plan or register their interest in becoming part of a local business forum should use the contact details opposite.
