Resilient Business Challenge
Mitigate Your Risks, Get Prepared
The Resilient Business Challenge is a self-guided tool curated by state and local economic development experts that includes five detailed steps to business resiliency.
Resilient Business Challenge – FAQs
What do I need to get started?
We prompt you at the beginning with materials that you will need to work through the step. For example, step one asks for an inventory list.
How long does the Challenge take?
Do I have to complete the entire Challenge all at once?
You can complete any portion of the Challenge and then simply pick up where you left off at a later date.
What is the value of the Challenge to my business?
Topics Covered
Prepare & Anticipate
Document your business functions and identify impacts of disruption.
Support Key Stakeholders
Recognize key relationships with suppliers, vendors, partners; train and care for employees.
Secure & Protect
Strengthen facilities and safeguard data and vital documents.
Adapt & Recover
Understand your insurance and finances and document your contingency options.
Rinse & Repeat
Establish a process to continually re-assess risk at regular, predetermined intervals and trigger points.
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