Expect the Unexpected

Prepare your business for disaster

Protecting your business, employees and customers during a time of crisis can make the difference between whether your business reopens its doors or not.

Nationwide Insurance and the Small Business Administration (SBA) have partnered to make sure business owners like you are properly prepared for and better equipped to handle unexpected business disruptions.

Our free Disaster Planning Guide for Small Business (PDF) provides information small business owners need to develop an effective plan to protect customers and employees in the event of a disaster.

Nationwide offers a variety of insurance options to help cover the specific risks that may impact your business, including Business Property Insurance, Business Liability Coverage and Business Auto Coverage.

The SBA provides advice, disaster assistance and access to capital for small business owners.

For additional disaster planning help

• Institute for Business and Home Safety – Learn how to reduce your potential for loss and increase your odds of reopening after a disaster
• Open for Business disaster planning toolkit (PDF) – If a disaster struck tomorrow, would your business be ready? Find out with the self-assessment worksheet in this toolkit.