Free program to boost business resilience

Up to 40 per cent of small businesses in Australia never reopen after a disaster – and of those that do, many shut their doors within a year*.

Whether it’s a flood, bushfire, cyberattack or economic shock, the Sunshine Coast is no stranger to disruption. That’s why local businesses are being urged to act now – not later.

To help, Sunshine Coast Council has launched the Resilient Business Series, a free, practical program designed to help local businesses prepare for, respond to and recover from unexpected disruptions.

From risk assessments and cyber security to financial resilience and emergency planning, the series covers everything a business needs to stay operational during a crisis.

Sunshine Coast Resilient Economy Portfolio Councillor Terry Landsberg encouraged local businesses to sign up to the free program.

“Business continuity planning isn’t just about surviving the next storm – it’s about thriving long after it passes,” Cr Landsberg said.

“This series gives our local businesses the tools they need to stay strong, adapt quickly and bounce back faster.”

The Resilient Business Series covers everything a business needs to stay operational during a crisis.

Delivered through Council’s Level Up Your Business platform, the Resilient Business Series breaks down continuity planning into simple, monthly steps.

Each month, participants will be guided through each section of the brand-new business continuity planning template, receiving checklists, tools and guidance to build a tailored business continuity plan.

Offering monthly actionable steps, checklists and tools, the series walks businesses through the simple but critical steps to safeguard their business.

If you’re a business owner or manager, take the first step. Explore the Resilient Business Series today and protect the business you’ve worked so hard to build.

How to get started

1. Visit  Level Up Sunshine Coast 
2. Download the Business Continuity Planning template
3. Subscribe to Council’s Business E-news and follow along each month.

For personalised support, contact Council’s Local Business Support team on [email protected]

* Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience.