Business continuity planning and business continuity management is simply a framework for helping your business respond to unexpected events and situations that can interrupt your business. A small business continuity plan provides a formal system and structure to help reduce the risks to your business. A BCP also provides a defined path for recovering from potential threats to your business. It is a clearly defined plan that helps ensure that your staff and your business assets are protected. The ultimate goal of a business continuity plan is to help your business get back up and running quickly.