
Protecting & Supporting Your Business
Operational efficiency and proper risk management are critical to sustaining the health of your enterprise, especially amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Learn how to protect and grow your dream with these tips for running a high-performing business.
Safeguarding Your Business
When properly prepared, your organization can better respond to situations as they arise. Explore the resources below for guidance on mitigating potential risks.

Planning for the Unexpected
Disruptions can occur when you least expect them. These resources can help you prepare for, monitor and recover from a variety of scenarios.
- Building a Business Continuity Plan
- Disaster Planning
- Corporate Contingency Planning
- Finding the Right Banker to Strengthen Your Business Continuity Plans
- How Small-Business Owners can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next
- Disaster Preparedness Resource Center
- Disaster Resources: Business Financial Programs
- Disaster Preparedness Checklists
- Podcast: Planning for Succession in Unexpected Times

Risk Management
Mitigating Cyber Threats and Fraud

Cybersecurity
Securing your business should be a top priority for you and your customers. Learn how you can protect your business from cyber threats.
- How to Protect Your Business Against Cyber Threats
- 5 Cybersecurity Myths Debunked
- 5 Best Practices to Combat Ransomware Attacks
- The Benefits of Cyber Insurance Coverage
- How to Create a Data Breach Response Plan
- Podcast: How to Manage Cybersecurity Risk
- Cybersecurity Strategies to Protect Your Small Business
- Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Your Organization
- How to Keep Proprietary Information Secure

Fraud Protection
It’s important to know how to detect and deter fraud. Use these resources to explore how you can begin safeguarding your business from fraud today.
- Phone and Device Safety: Ways to Keep Your Business Safe
- How to Prevent and Detect Internal Fraud
- Safeguarding Your Business from Financial Fraud
- How To Create a Culture of Fraud Awareness
- Fraud Awareness Resources
- Fraud Prevention Resources for Businesses
- Fraud Prevention Checklist
- Is That Really Your CEO? How to Protect Your Company From a Growing Threat
- Can You Outsmart Scammers?
- The Business of Fraud
- 4 Steps to Avoid Vendor Fraud

Fighting Business Fraud: Prevention & Awareness Tips COMING SOON
In challenging economic times, businesses and employees may be more vulnerable to fraud schemes and scams. Awareness and education are key to helping prevent these types of crimes. In this webinar, we’ll address today’s most prevalent types of fraud, strategies for identifying potential scams and helpful practices and tips to ensure you and your employees stay vigilant.
Succession Planning Resources
Check out these resources to learn more about building your transition plan and carving a path for the future of your business.

More for Building Your Business
If you’re eager to take your business to the next level, we’ve got the tools and guidance to help you get there. The Next Step for Business collection offers articles, podcasts, calculators, seminars and other useful resources for business owners.


More Financial Resources from Regions Next Step
Looking for tips and tools to help you reach your financial goals? Next Step’s online collection is full of articles, podcasts, worksheets, calculators and other useful resources to help you break down your plans into manageable and achievable steps.