Would Your Business Reopen if Struck With Disaster?

If your answer is “I am not sure” or “No”, read on to learn some small steps you can take to increase the likelihood that your business would reopen. According to the American Red Cross, as many as 40 percent of small businesses do not reopen after a disaster!

Within the last month, two friends have told me about two separate disasters caused by malfunctioning air conditioning systems. In both cases, there was extensive water damage on multiple floors destroying papers and electronic equipment. In one case, over 100 people were displaced and in the other, about 20 were displaced. Fortunately, due to having business continuity plans in place, they were able to react in a quick and efficient manner.