GASAA prepares printers against crisis
Casting the spotlight on contingency plans, the Federal Government is funding free GASAA education sessions from February to March next year to help printers stay in business through a disaster.
According to Garry Knespal, executive officer of GASAA, the ‘Continuity Planning in Print’ sessions are a result of the Government wanting to help companies impacted by the Queensland floods and Victorian fires.
“There were many businesses that had no plans in place should they be impacted for any period of time due to natural disasters. Whatever you consider a crisis in your business, natural disasters, health or misappropriation, these sessions will help printers uncover what needs to be done to run a business with as little interruptions as possible,” he says.
Over a six-week period, GASAA will hold 13 free educational Spotlight Sessions across capital cities and major regional areas. Sydney has already played host to five pilot sessions, modelled on the ABC TV program Q & A hosted by Tony Jones.
Knespal (pictured) will assume the role of session moderator, as floor discussions stimulate the key concerns of regional to city-based businesses.
“To be held from 5.50 to 8pm it’s not a lengthy evening, but an open forum for 
people to brain storm about what they would do if faced by a natural disaster. That is what the government is keen to support through its $50 million a year initiative, Enterprise Connect.
“We are delighted to receive the support of the federal government through Enterprise Connect, and to work with industry partners to bring this ‘grass roots’ industry engagement to multiple venues early next year,” he says.
Businesses of all shapes and sized should not only plan for success, but also have measures in place should natural, economic or personal disasters strike.
The national Spotlight Sessions will be held from:
February 2012
people to brain storm about what they would do if faced by a natural disaster. That is what the government is keen to support through its $50 million a year initiative, Enterprise Connect.- Adelaide - Wed 8
- Perth - Thu 9
- Brisbane - Tue 14
- Gold Coast - Wed 15
- Morwell - Mon 20
- Melbourne - Tue 21
- Bendigo - Wed 22
- Hobart - Thu 23
March 2012
- Canberra - Tue 6
- Bathurst - Wed 7
- Sydney - Thu 8
- Newcastle - Tue 13
- Sydney - Tue 20