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In today’s complex operating environment, businesses face a diverse range of perils. Beyond the headline grabbing catastrophic weather events, more common events such as shoplifting, mechanical breakdowns, and supplier disruptions also threaten the success of any business. While all business operations face these threats, small businesses are especially vulnerable to them.  
 
Our five-part video series, Protecting Your Business, will introduce you to the problems facing small businesses.
 
Whether you’re just starting your business or are well established in the marketplace, the LSBDC can assist you. Our experienced consultants can help:
 
 Evaluate your insurance coverage
 Identify the risks to your business
 Develop strategies to mitigate risks
 Develop emergency response procedures
 Create a business continuity plan
 

For assistance with your risk management or business continuity planning, contact your local LSBDC to schedule a no-cost confidential appointment with one of our business consultants. 


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Could You Survive a Disaster?

Small businesses face significant risks for failure after disasters.  Research shows rates of failure as high as 40% for small businesses when an incident forces them to close their doors for as little as 72 hours.  Knowing the answers to the following questions can improve the chances your business will survive the next disaster. Could You Survive a Disaster?

Hurricane Isaac Assistance

If your business suffered as a result of Hurricane Isaac, learn how you can receive one-on-one assistance to help re-establish your business and finance your recovery. Hurricane Isaac Recovery Assistance

Risk Management Training Worksheets

Risk Management Training Worksheets to accompany Identifying Risks (Video 2) and Measuring & Prioritizing Risks (Video 3). These worksheets will help you identify your business' risks or loss exposures and guide you in prioritizing those risks.

Risk Management Training Worksheets
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Building a Resilient Business
Thursday, May 30, 2:00 PM
LSBDC Greater New Orleans Region: Main Office, UNO Jefferson Center, *Metairie

Your business means more than just your livelihood. It represents your investment of time, capital, blood, sweat and tears. It may embody your pass...Read More

Disaster Recovery Institute International Certification Training
Saturday, June 15, 8:00 AM
Acadian Ambulance Company Training Facility, Lafayette

This program will provide you with the knowledge and tools to devise a plan to ensure business continuity in the event of service interruption caused...Read More

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