Business Continuity Consulting Services

Why Business Continuity Matters

• Minimize Downtime: Reduce financial and operational impacts of unexpected incidents.

• Protect Reputation: Demonstrate reliability to customers, partners, and regulators.

• Ensure Compliance: Meet legal and industry requirements for continuity planning.

• Strengthen Resilience: Embed practices that evolve with emerging risks and threats.

Our Business Continuity Consulting Approach

1. Business Impact Analysis (BIA): Identify critical functions, recovery time objectives (RTO), and resource dependencies.

2. Risk Assessment & Treatment: Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities; develop mitigation and response strategies.

3. Continuity Planning: Draft comprehensive continuity plans, incident response procedures, and communication protocols.

4. Training & Exercises: Conduct tabletop exercises, simulations, and drills to validate readiness.

5. Program Maintenance: Establish governance, regular reviews, and continuous improvement cycles.

Key Considerations for Selecting a Continuity Consultant

• Industry Experience: Familiarity with sector-specific risks and regulatory expectations.

• Methodology & Tools: Proven frameworks for impact analysis, risk assessment, and plan development.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to drive leadership buy-in and cross-functional collaboration.

• Testing Rigor: Expertise in designing realistic exercises that reveal gaps and build confidence.

• Ongoing Support: Commitment to program maintenance, updates, and maturation over time.

How Wintersmith Advisory Can Help

• Tailored Workshops: Hands-on BIA and risk assessment sessions to align stakeholders.

• Custom Templates: Access to our library of plan, procedure, and playbook templates.

• Expert Facilitation: Guidance through planning, documentation, and exercise execution.

• Audit Preparation: Support for regulatory and certification audits, including ISO 22301 alignment.

• Continuous Partnership: Monthly or quarterly reviews to adapt your program as your business evolves.

Getting Started

1. Schedule a Discovery Call: Discuss your continuity objectives and challenges.

2. Receive a Proposal: Get a customized roadmap, timeline, and investment estimate.

3. Launch Your Program: Kick off with a structured workshop and stakeholder alignment session.