This guide is intended to support small business owners in both developing a business continuity plan, as well as creating a culture that allows for innovations and transformations. Recognizing that business owners have a lot to consider in their daily operations, the guide has been organized to be accessible and concise. Additional resources are provided in the appendix for those who may wish to do a deeper dive on particular subjects.
It is also accompanied by a training module, including a slide deck with talking points, that can be used to educate and train others. In this guide, we will focus our discussions on climate change as the main hazard as a way to frame the overall process. Similar processes can be used for other types of hazards and Section 7 outlines additional resources that users can consult for an all-hazards assessment.
This guide was produced based on a continental United States context, however, the concepts and questions put forth have the potential to be tailored and/or replicated in many contexts.