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Professional training course · BCCM-013

Business Continuity for Small and Medium Enterprises

SMEs are often more vulnerable to disruptions but have fewer resources for continuity planning. A simple, practical continuity plan can make the difference between…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 5Cities
  • £2,250Fees from
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Business Continuity for Small and Medium Enterprises
Next classroom session Munich 14 - 18 Dec 2026 · £4,250 Next in London London 19 - 23 Apr 2027 · £2,750

Course overview

Why Attend

SMEs are often more vulnerable to disruptions but have fewer resources for continuity planning. A simple, practical continuity plan can make the difference between survival and closure.

This LLMI course covers SME risks, simple impact analysis, practical continuity strategies, IT and data protection, supplier and customer continuity, insurance, crisis communication and testing on a small budget. Participants write a practical SME continuity plan.

Course Objectives

Identify key risks for SMEs

Prioritise critical activities

Develop practical continuity strategies

Protect IT, data and key information

Manage suppliers, customers and insurance

Test and maintain a simple plan

Target Audience

SME owners and managers

Operations managers in small firms

Office managers

Consultants supporting SMEs

Family business managers

Entrepreneurs

Course Methodology

Practical workshops

Templates

Case studies

Group discussions

Plan writing

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: SME Risks
    • Why continuity matters
    • Common disruptions
    • Risk assessment
    • Insurance basics
    • Exercise: Risk list
  2. 2Day 2: Critical Activities
    • Simple impact analysis
    • Priorities
    • Dependencies
    • Recovery times
    • Workshop: Critical activities
  3. 3Day 3: Continuity Strategies
    • People
    • Premises
    • IT and data
    • Suppliers
    • Exercise: Strategy selection
  4. 4Day 4: Communication and Customers
    • Crisis communication
    • Customers
    • Staff
    • Reputation
    • Case study: SME recovery
  5. 5Day 5: Plan and Testing
    • Writing the plan
    • Testing
    • Maintenance
    • Low-cost tools
    • Capstone: SME continuity plan

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 5 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

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December 2026
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Business Continuity for Small and Medium Enterprises course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Business Continuity for Small and Medium Enterprises course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Munich. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Munich, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Barcelona, London.

Can I take Business Continuity for Small and Medium Enterprises online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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