Prepare for the Worst, Plan for the Best: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for Small Businesses

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Author: Donna R. Childs

ISBN-10: 047055617X

ISBN-13: 9780470556177

Category: Small Business - General & Miscellaneous

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...

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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