What happens if the person who runs a small business is suddenly unavailable due to illness, burnout, travel, or an accident?
This emergency continuity checklist provides a clear, practical reference so someone else can keep basic operations running for a short period without confusion.
Designed for
- Small business owners
- Solo founders with staff or contractors
- Managers or team leads covering for an absent owner
- Service businesses, retail shops, clinics, studios, and hospitality teams
What this document covers
- Who does what when the owner is unavailable
- What must continue immediately vs what can pause safely
- Daily opening and closing procedures
- Payments, invoices, and cash-flow boundaries
- Client and customer communication guidance
- Where access information and vendor details are recorded
This is a checklist and internal reference document, not a consultant report or long-term system.
This document is intended for emergency or unexpected absence situations, including illness, burnout, travel, or sudden departure of a business owner.
Format & delivery
- Printable PDF
- Instant download
- Internal use document
- No subscription
- Fill once, update as needed
Used once, saved forever.
A simple, practical document to reduce stress, confusion, and operational risk when a business owner is temporarily unavailable.