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Help to prepare and recover from a disaster

Ensure you have a plan of action in the event your business is affected

13 January, 2023

Australia has seen an increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters in recent years. Despite this, research conducted by the NSW Small Business Commission in 2020 indicated just  one in four small businesses have a current business continuity plan in place to help them prepare and navigate the recovery process.

Preparation is key to building resilience and coming through natural disasters in the best possible shape. All small businesses should have a plan in place and be aware of the steps they can take to mitigate damage, as well as what support is available to them afterwards.

We've developed a range of free, customisable resources to help small business owners both prepare and recover from disasters, including a five-step guide to preparing for disasters, how to build a Business Continuity Plan, how to make insurance claims and a guide to recovering from disaster.

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