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Open for Business (TM)
According to the Tampa-based Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IIBHS), at least one-quarter of small businesses impacted by a natural disaster never reopen. The smallest of small businesses (i.e. enterprises with fewer than 10 employees) are especially vulnerable, because few have the resources or knowledge needed to assess disaster risks and develop comprehensive mitigation and recovery plans. Still fewer know where to go to access such tools.

The IIBHS offers a variety of tools in its Open for BusinessTM program for small business owners. This program not only reduces potential disaster loses but also assists businesses to reopen quickly should disaster strike.

The ICLR has entered into an agreement with IIBHS to employ some of these strategies in Canada. These strategies are listed in the downloads section below.

You may also request a FREE Open...for BusinessTM package - consisting of a pamphlet, disaster planning folder and guide - by writing to info@iclr.org or calling (416) 364-8677.



 
 

Open for BusinessTM downloadable forms (MS Word and fillable PDFs)

Open for BusinessTM Self-Assessment (Microsoft Word)


Open for BusinessTM Self-Assessment (fillable PDF)

Open for BusinessTM Employee Contact List (Microsoft Word)

Open for BusinessTM Employee Contact List (fillable PDF)

Open for BusinessTM Key Supplier/Vendor Information (Microsoft Word)

Open for BusinessTM Key Supplier/Vendor Information (fillable PDF)

Open for BusinessTM Key Contacts (Microsoft Word)

Open for BusinessTM Key Contacts (fillable PDF)

Open for BusinessTM Critical Business Functions (Microsoft Word)

Open for BusinessTM Critical Business Functions (fillable PDF)

Open for BusinessTM Recovery Location (Microsoft Word)

Open For BusinessTM Recovery Location (fillable PDF)

Open for BusinessTM Vital Records (Microsoft Word)

Open for BusinessTM Vital Records (fillable PDF)

Open for BusinessTM Critical Telephone Numbers (Microsoft Word)

Open for BusinessTM Critical Telephone Numbers (fillable PDF)

Open for BusinessTM Critical Supplies (Microsoft Word)

Open for BusinessTM Critical Supplies (fillable PDF)

Open for BusinessTM Equipment/Machinery/Vehicles (Microsoft Word)

Open for BusinessTM Equipment/Machinery/Vehicles (fillable PDF)

Open for BusinessTM  Computer Equipment and Software (Microsoft Word)

Open for BusinessTM Computer Equipment and Software (fillable PDF)

Open for BusinessTM Voice/Data Communications (Microsoft Word)

Open for BusinessTM Voice/Data Communications (fillable PDF)

Open for BusinessTM Miscellaneous Resources (Microsoft Word)

Open for BusinessTM Miscellaneous Resources (fillable PDF)

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Open for BusinessTM Pamphlet (PDF)

ICLR’s Open for BusinessTM program is comprised of a comprehensive disaster planning toolkit which helps business owners reduce the potential for loss should disaster strike, and reopen quickly should they be forced to close. This creates a savings for the business and its insurers, and also benefits employees and customers who rely on it.

Open for BusinessTM Folder

The
Open for BusinessTM disaster plan folder contains planning advice inside and out and can hold important papers such as leases, insurance policies, contact lists and more. Putting important resources and documents together before disaster strikes can save time and money when the materials are needed. Alternatively, users may download and print the equivalent electronic checklist.

Open for BusinessTM Guide (PDF)

The
Open for BusinessTM Guide contains important steps for business owners to take when reporting losses, assessing damages and returning to business. It also contains a list of questions to ask the insurer of the business and a resource list of organizations that can assist in business recovery issues.
 
IBC's 'Steps in the Right Direction: Business Insurance & You'








The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction

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20 Richmond Street East, Suite 210, Toronto, Ontario M5C 2R9
Tel: (416) 364-8677
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