Business Resilience

Business Resilience Matters

At Buckinghamshire Business First, we understand that unforeseen events and challenges can disrupt your business operations. That's why we have gathered all the resources, practical information and support your business needs to navigate disruptive situations confidently.

Why It Matters

Effective continuity planning and preparedness can significantly reduce the impact of emergencies on your business.

Did You Know?

20% of companies will suffer a fire, flood, power failure, terrorism, hardware or software disaster.

Of those without a business continuity plan:

93% will experience significant data loss and will be out of business within five years.

90% will suffer the total loss of a mission-critical facility and will go out of business within two years.

Buckinghamshire Business First members benefit from a full range of resources and services that help them prepare and respond to any challenge.

Not a member yet? Become a member today and discover a world of support. 

Useful resources for your Business Continuity Plan

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What is Business Continuity? (by the Business Continuity Institute)
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Why You Need a Business Continuity Plan
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How to Prepare Your Business (by Buckinghamshire Council)
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Step-by-step Guide to Creating a Business Continuity Plan
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Business Continuity Management Toolkit
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Community Risk Register (local risks and their potential impact)

Extreme weather and flooding

If your business is in a flood risk area, do what you can now to prepare for a flood. You can sign up for flood warnings if your home or business is at risk. The service is free.

The National Severe Weather Warning Service helps people know what to do in the event of severe weather.

Are you prepared for a cyber attack?

Find a list of cyber security resources and advice to protect your business.

Additionally, a free government service for UK organisations performs a range of simple online checks to identify common vulnerabilities in your public-facing IT. You can check whether your IP address, website and web browser are vulnerable.

Talking Heads Podcast

Beyond the Firewall: Navigating Cybersecurity with Marion Stewart

In this episode, Philippa Batting is joined by Marion Stewart, CEO of Red Helix, a leading cybersecurity company in Buckinghamshire.
 

 

Enhance your security and resilience during public events and protests

Metropolitan Police Service Advice for Businesses

Click here for Metropolitan Police advice to help businesses protect themselves against crime and potential disruption, such as protests and demonstrations, with tips on securing premises, maintaining safety during events, and getting support from local authorities.

Key tips from the National Business Crime Centre

Click here for key tips from the National Business Crime Centre to help businesses protect their premises and employees during public events, protests, and demonstrations.

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Take Action Today

Make use of all the resources we have pulled together on this page. Bookmark this page and make a note to check back regularly as we will be adding more resources and advice all the time, including topical updates and alerts for events that could cause disruption to businesses.

We also share useful information through our monthly e-newsletter and social media channels, so make sure you're subscribed to receive our emails and are following us on social media.

Buckinghamshire Business First members benefit from our full range of services that help ensure your business is prepared for any challenge.

Not a member yet? Become a member today - it's completely free.

Buckinghamshire Business First is currently working with Berkshire Growth Hub, Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership, Thames Valley Resilience Forum, and our local resilience teams on the 'Code Red' pilot. This pilot was funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and its am is to improve our capability to support businesses to build their resilience and thrive in the face of threats and emergencies.

Become a member

Can you offer support?

We welcome any feedback during the pilot and are actively seeking businesses to participate.

If you can support businesses in building resilience, contact us at info@bbf.uk.com or 01494 927130.