Following the coldest winter for three decades which caused widespread disruption to businesses, forecasters are predicting another harsh, snow-filled winter in the coming months.
During the height of January’s chaos, the FPB (Forum of Private Business) estimated that UK small business communities were losing up to £230 million a day. A figure small to medium enterprise’s can ill afford to bear in the current economic climate.
As a result, the FPB is urging smaller companies to prepare for any potential adverse weather now by putting in place business continuity plans.
Nationally, three quarters of employees were affected by the snow last year, with more than a quarter failing to get in to work at all, due to:-
According to a YouGov poll, 58% of senior decision-makers at small businesses said their companies suffered as a result of the snow last winter, despite 78% believing their firms were sufficiently prepared. Crucially, 21% of those surveyed found key suppliers and contacts were unavailable and 26% had to postpone or cancel meetings.
The weather is getting colder, you need to start planning for employees being unable to get into work over the coming months. We can implement secure remote access, allowing your staff to work from home when stranded. You more than likely have the some of equipment required for remote access already. We can assess your current setup and advise the best route to take that fits your budget.
Do not wait for the snow to start falling, contact us today.
If you would like us to demonstrate in detail how we can work for the benefit of your business, we are happy to schedule a time at your convenience to discuss your requirements. To find out exactly how we can help you, or to discuss your needs in detail, contact the team: