We’ve all seen the footage.
Storm Floris has brought 80mph gusts, bridge closures, train cancellations and campervans toppling over.
But it got me thinking…
When extreme weather hits, we react quickly.
We check the forecast, cancel travel plans, secure loose garden furniture, and bunker down.
Because we know what happens if we don’t.
But when it comes to business storms – we’re not always as prepared.
A key hire hands in their notice.
A major client pulls the plug.
A cashflow crunch appears out of nowhere.
The gusts pick up – and if the foundations aren’t strong, something gets blown over.
The reality is:
Most business owners wait until the storm hits before they act.
But the smart ones?
They build their business to weather the storm long before the skies turn grey.
That might mean:
- Creating robust systems that don’t rely on one or two people.
- Strengthening your financial position with accurate forecasting.
- Building a team that can adapt and respond quickly.
- Knowing exactly what to stop doing when resources are stretched.
Because it’s not about avoiding every storm.
It’s about having a business that doesn’t get flattened when one hits.
If you’ve been firefighting lately… or you know there’s a storm brewing…
Maybe it’s time to look at how storm-ready your business really is.
Need help figuring it out?
