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    <\/a>Coastal Virginia Small Business Resilience Self-Assessment and Guide<\/strong><\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      Let’s Start Here<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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      Owning a small business is rewarding . You make your own decisions, set your own hours, and choose your employees and coworkers. You can create your legacy through the business, and if you\u2019re successful, make money doing it.<\/p>\n

      Small businesses, however, are vulnerable to a variety of risks, ranging from smaller scale events such as loss of power\u00a0 and recurrent flooding to large-scale events such as a pandemic or hurricane. Being resilient in the face of these unexpected events requires preparedness and planning. Planning for expected or known events such as exit from the business or anticipating future changes such as the transition to e-commerce and online selling are also important for small business resilience.<\/p>\n

      Being able to withstand and adapt to change has become a focal point for businesses. Resilient businesses recognize the vital role that planning, preparation, and collaboration play in developing and executing an ability to respond to challenges, adapt to changes, and thrive. This Small Business Resilience Self-Assessment and Guide is intended to help you both assess your business\u2019 resilience but also to develop a plan of action to build resilience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Self-Assessment<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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      The self-assessment is organized into four broad categories covering the following topics:<\/p>\n