SBA Launches New Business Resilience Guide
01 Agosto 2024 - 9:41AM
Today, the
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
announced the release of its new Business Resilience Guide, a
comprehensive resource for small business owners who may not be
familiar with disaster preparation. The guide, which has six
sections to plan and recover from disasters, includes best
practices and template forms to help mitigate disasters for
America’s entrepreneurs and help them build back stronger.
“Small businesses are vital to local economies - creating jobs
and providing essential products and services, which is why the SBA
is committed to ensuring they can survive and recover quickly from
natural and other disasters,” said SBA Administrator Isabel
Casillas Guzman. “At a time of increasing economic impacts from
climate change and natural disasters, SBA’s new Business Resilience
Guide equips business owners with the tools and strategies they
need to strengthen their operations and preparedness, recover from
disruption, and build resilience.”
This easy-to-follow guide leads business owners through creating
a robust resilience plan, covering crucial areas such as:
- Understanding
their current landscape: This involves documenting
essential operations and identifying dependencies.
- Identifying key
partnerships: It is crucial for seamless business
continuity to recognize and nurture relationships with important
vendors, suppliers, and collaborators.
- Safeguarding
vital resources: The guide emphasizes the importance of
data backup, cybersecurity measures, and infrastructure
protection.
- Strengthening
financial readiness: Strategies for managing cash
flow, securing emergency funding, and minimizing
financial losses.
- Embracing
proactive mitigation: This section delves into strategies
for minimizing the impact of potential disruptions through risk
assessment and mitigation tactics.
"At the SBA, we understand the critical role small businesses
play in their communities and in disaster recovery efforts,” said
Associate Administrator Francisco Sánchez Jr. for the Office of
Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business
Administration. “By proactively planning and preparing, small
businesses can significantly enhance their ability to weather any
storm.”
In addition to the guide, the SBA offers a vast array of
resources at SBA.gov to help small businesses start,
grow, and succeed. From financing options and business counseling
to contracting opportunities and disaster assistance, the SBA is a
one-stop shop for America’s small business community.
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About the U.S. Small Business AdministrationThe U.S.
Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of
business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small
businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the
SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the
resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their
businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers
services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and
partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more,
visit www.sba.gov.
Christine Saah Nazer
U.S. Small Business Administration
202-756-0304
Christine.SaahNazer@sba.gov
Han Nguyen
U.S. Small Business Administration
Han.Nguyen@sba.gov
Rebecca Galanti
U.S. Small Business Administration
Rebecca.Galanti@sba.gov