Here’s why your SMB needs a 业务 continuity plan

A variety of untoward events can disrupt the operations of small- to medium-sized 业务es (SMBs), including natural disasters or cyberattacks. These incidents can cause SMBS to lose revenue, or in some extreme cases, close permanently. Fortunately, having a concrete 业务 continuity plan (BCP) in place will help your 业务 recover quickly after a disaster.

Does your company have a 业务 continuity plan (BCP)?

Do you know why some small- to medium-sized 业务es (SMBs) succeed while others fail during the first five years of operation? Poor leadership is one reason, the lack of capital is another. Another big reason is they didn't prepare for major disruptions, such as natural disasters and cyberattacks, that can bring their 业务 to a grinding halt.

BCP tactics to keep your 业务 running

Whether your 业务 is hit with a brief power outage or by a natural disaster, any kind of interruption to your organization’s productivity cuts into your profits. A 业务 continuity plan (BCP) is critical to ensuring your organization stays open.

Stay in operation with these BCP strategies

Power outages, disasters and other disruptions happen. And thousands of 业务es around the globe are affected by them every year, with lost profits ranging into the millions, if not billions. So how can your 业务 protect itself and stay open when the unexpected strikes? Here are five common 业务 continuity strategies that many companies rely on.

Best 风暴 preparation is communication

There is nothing worse for a company and its 客户 than being forced to close because of inclement 天气. And with 冬天 almost upon us once again, now is a good time to make sure your 业务 continuity plan is prepared for anything and everything mother nature is looking to throw your way.