Improve business efficiency, eliminate day-to-day mishaps, and prepare for the worst-with effective disaster contingency planning\ Now in a Second Edition, Prepare for the Worst, Plan for the Best: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for Small Businesses presents you with proven guidelines for your small or midsized business to effectively prepare for catastrophes, including\ \ \ Rebuilding an IT infrastructure\ Setting up your insurance to expedite claims payments\ Assisting your employees...
Improve business efficiency, eliminate day-to-day mishaps, and prepare for the worst-with effective disaster contingency planning Now in a Second Edition, Prepare for the Worst, Plan for the Best: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for Small Businesses presents you with proven guidelines for your small or midsized business to effectively prepare for catastrophes, including Rebuilding an IT infrastructure Setting up your insurance to expedite claims payments Assisting your employees and their families Getting your business up and running again Contacting third parties Handling insurance claims What to do if your main office location is not accessible Adequate insurance for property, business interruption losses, and workers' compensation Successful planning not only can limit the damage of an unforeseen disaster but also can minimize daily mishaps–such as the mistaken deletion of files–and increase a business's overall efficiency. This essential, must-have guide is the only contingency guide you will need to ensure your company's continued success.
Foreword ixAcknowledgments xiiiPreface xvCrisis and Leviathan 1Yes, You Should Sweat the Small Stuff! 3Our Roadmap 17Prepare 25Preparing Your IT Strategy 27Ensuring Financial Liquidity 63Basic Safety Practices 81Business Mail Procedures 95Special Needs of the Disabled and the Elderly 101Give Some Thought To Your Pets 105Take Five 107Respond 111IT Strategy 113Financial Liquidity 123Recover 153IT Strategy 157Financial Liquidity 167Epilogue 197Resources 199Glossary 203Index 215