Where can I find out more?
The following sites contain further information about carrying out business continuity.
The Business Continuity Institute
The Business Continuity Institute exists to set and promote high standards of business continuity. It has an accreditation scheme for practitioners, and issues good practice guidelines for organisations wishing to carry out BCM for themselves. The BCI also maintains a register of consultants amongst other resources.
Preparing for Emergencies
This site is run by the Cabinet Office, and provides easily accessible guidance about how the public can prepare themselves, their homes and their businesses to cope during an emergency or disaster.
http://www.preparingforemergencies.gov.uk/business/index.shtm
London Prepared
London Prepared is good resource for business continuity and provides detailed but easy to grasp instructions for carrying out BCM.
http://www.londonprepared.gov.uk/businesscontinuity/index.jsp
Continuity Central
Continuity Central is a regularly updated site containing business continuity related news and information.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/uk.htm
Business Link
Whether you are an existing business or if you are just thinking of starting to work for yourself, contact Business Link for free impartial advice on all business issues.
They offer a free comprehensive start up course, providing guidance on sales, marketing, finance, planning, and business regulations.
Established businesses can access a free business review, providing valuable advice to help the business grow, become more cost effective and increase profit margins.
Visit www.startupanswers.co.uk or call 0845 600 90006 or www.businesslink.gov.uk/southeast
Flood Preparation Guide for Business
Floods are one of the most common and widespread of all disasters and are growing in frequency and severity due to the impact of global warming. Businesses are more likely to be flooded than burned down, resulting in devastating financial loss, yet fire safety is often considered more important. Please click on the below link for more information
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/flood/826674/830330/927042/?version=1&lang=_e
Please note, Hampshire County Council and the Districts of Hampshire can take no responsibility for the contents of external websites.