by Scott Patterson
There are many sources of business risk. When starting your business it is important you understand there are certain risk events you can control and other events you can’t. Changes in government legislation or adverse weather conditions (drought, flood, cyclone, etc.) are examples of risk events outside your control. Operating a business free of risks is limited to managing risk events you cancontrol.
Minimising business risk
Identifying and managing risk is an integral component of building a successful small business. It would be impossible to remove risk from all situations but you can take steps to remove or reduce your business risk. The process for minimising business risk is graphically illustrated below.
To minimise business risk, small business owners need to implement effective risk management strategies into their business. This is a simple process of identifying what is a possible risk event, grading the event and then designing a strategy to minimise, manage or remove the risk, the latter being the most preferred. Here’s an example of how risk management strategies work for small business.
Where to start: completing a risk management checklist
To minimise your business risk, start by completing a risk management checklist. Purchasing business insurance is one way of reducing business risk. When purchasing insurance make sure that you have sufficient cover in place to meet your current and future requirements.
Types of business insurance required by small business owners
Outsource your risk management strategy
Your financial adviser is best positioned to provide you with risk management advice. Every small business is different. That’s why discussing your requirements with a specialist will help you develop a tailored risk management strategy for your business ensuring you are well on the way to building a business that actively and successfully manages its business risks and gives itself the best chance of succeeding in its core business strategy.
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This article was sourced from BStar Pty Ltd.
