Press release MA16-61

Small Business: 10 Big Mistakes to Avoid in a Crisis

WASHINGTON—Small business owners put themselves in financial risk by not being prepared for the inevitable crisis. Failing to properly insure a compan...

WASHINGTON—Small business owners put themselves in financial risk by not being prepared for the inevitable crisis. Failing to properly insure a company from revenue losses that follow operational downtime is a huge mistake, and could force a business to shut down permanently.

Learn how to protect your assets and develop a resilient organization on Tuesday, Dec. 6, during a free webinar hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Agility Recovery. True stories about business owners’ pre-disaster missteps, and how those companies learned from their mistakes and recovered, will be discussed.

Since 2009, the SBA and its partner Agility Recovery have offered free business continuity webinars each month. Visit the “PrepareMyBusiness website at www.preparemybusiness.org to view previous webinars and to download disaster planning checklists.

The SBA provides disaster recovery assistance in the form of low-interest loans to homeowners, renters, private nonprofits and businesses of all sizes. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov/disaster.

 

WHAT:  "The Top 10 Most Common Mistakes During a Crisis" A Presentation followed by a question and answer sessions

WHEN:  Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 2-2:30 p.m. EST

HOW:    Follow this link to register for the webinar. Registration includes access to the presentation, so if you're unable to join the live webinar, you can view it at your convenience.

 

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U.S. Small Business Administration