Slash & Burn – Business Continuity – AKA Disaster Recovery

Now, where did you put that Business Continuity plan…?

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Is Your Business Ready for Disaster?

Along with all the other challenges of running a successful Business is the one of what to do when disaster strikes. This isn’t just Fire or Flood, but things like long Power outages, Ransomware attacks or things beyond your control, such as if you are on a Trading Estate and cannot gain access to your Offices for some reason.

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Plan for the Worst to Stay Operational

A plan of action to cover different scenarios is a great idea; and to plan for the worst of these, so that even if the issue isn’t as bad you know how to deal with it to keep the Business running. Questions such as these should be asked.
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How can we contact our Clients?

Ensure you have an up-to-date contact list for all staff, including phone numbers and email addresses, accessible from anywhere.
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How can we contact our Clients?

Maintain a secure, cloud-based database of client contact details to ensure quick communication in any situation.

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Where is data stored and how accessible is it from other locations?

Ensure your data is stored securely and backed up in the cloud, making it accessible from any location when needed.

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If data needs to be restored to another location how easy is this? And what are the timescales.

Test your backup systems regularly to ensure data can be restored quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime.

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Can Staff work from other locations?

Set up remote work solutions, like VPNs and cloud-based tools, so staff can work seamlessly from anywhere.

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Are there systems or devices (such as printers) that cannot be accessed, and need to have contingencies elsewhere?

Identify critical devices and plan alternatives, like portable printers or shared cloud systems, to keep operations running.
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How long can we be without systems for?

Determine your maximum allowable downtime and align recovery plans to meet this timeframe without impacting business continuity.

According to FEMA, 40% of small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) never reopen after a natural disaster, and an additional 25% reopen but fail within a year.

Forbes, Joe Finlinson

Preparing For The Worst-Case Scenarios

In the worst-case scenario, where a building is destroyed by fire, then these questions all need answering. Preparing for a disaster doesn’t just mean IT. You need to keep a ‘battle box’ external to the office, which has up-to-date information, documents (insurance policies) so that if you cannot get to these electronically you have an alternative method.

Reliable IT Support: Your Recovery Partner

And of course, your IT support will have the details for your systems and can assist with recovery. You have checked that with them haven’t you? We at Target IT are well-versed in both Backup and Business Continuity and helping Businesses of all sizes recover from any major outages.

At Target IT, we specialise in Backup and Business Continuity, helping businesses of all sizes recover quickly from major outages. Don’t leave your business vulnerable — call us today on 01202 538488 to discuss how we can safeguard your operations and ensure uninterrupted success!

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