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Diana Ennen July 7, 2005

Do you have a Disaster Recovery Plan?

How prepared are you? If you don’t already have a disaster recovery plan in place, you need to visit http://www.homeofficerecoveryplan.com

Hi everyone!

Well as you know the hurricane season is upon us. In fact, experts are stating that this is the most active season so far with 4 tropical depressions already before July 5th. Now we have our first hurricane taking aim and expected to turn into a Category 3 hurricane. Are you ready?

If you own a home-based business, you face unique challenges. Not only is your home at risk, but so is your business. In fact, the June 27th issue of the Sun Sentinel Newspaper a column by Robyn Friedman, states:

The impact of a disasters, such as hurricanes, can be staggering to a small business. According to the Financial Planning Association, 40 percent of all businesses hit by a natural disaster fail to reopen, and 25 percent that reopen close within a year. That’s why complete and early preparation for disasters, whether hurricanes, fires; earthquakes or floods -is essential for the survival of a small business.

Small businesses are particularly vulnerable because they don’t have the resources of a larger company,” quoted Carol Chastang, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Small Business Administration, in Washington D.C. The sooner a small business owner prepares, the more ready he or she will be when disaster hits. Chasten also said that Florida business owners have no excuse for being unprepared for a hurricane. Every year there’s a hurricane season.

Here are some tips for small businesses

Protect your data – Many times if there is a pending hurricane, FedEx will back-up their files out of state.

Back-up all your files and keep a copy off site. Pay special attention to client files. They are depending on you.

Write down all your company information, insurance information, attorney and accountant information, personal and family information and have a designated person who knows where it is. Don’t forget your web information and hosting company.

Write an inventory of all your business assets, equipment, take pictures, etc.

Keep client contracts, wills, important papers, etc., in a safe location.

Be safe!! You’ll also find our Home Office Recovery Guide to be a valuable tool to prepare your home and business for a hurricane. Be ready! Hi

Well as you know the hurricane season is upon us. In fact, experts are stating that this is the most active season so far with 4 tropical depressions already before July 5th. Now we have our first hurricane taking aim and expected to turn into a Category 3 hurricane. Are you ready?

If you own a home-based business, you face unique challenges. Not only is your home at risk, but so is your business. In fact, the June 27th issue of the Sun Sentinel Newspaper a column by Robyn Friedman, states:

The impact of a disasters, such as hurricanes, can be staggering to a small business. According to the Financial Planning Association, 40 percent of all businesses hit by a natural disaster fail to reopen, and 25 percent that reopen close within a year. That’s why complete and early preparation for disasters, whether hurricanes, fires; earthquakes or floods -is essential for the survival of a small business.

Small businesses are particularly vulnerable because they don’t have the resources of a larger company,” quoted Carol Chastang, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Small Business Administration, in Washington D.C. The sooner a small business owner prepares, the more ready he or she will be when disaster hits. Chasten also said that Florida business owners have no excuse for being unprepared for a hurricane. Every year there’s a hurricane season.

Here are some tips for small businesses

Protect your data – Many times if there is a pending hurricane, FedEx will back-up their files out of state.

Back-up all your files and keep a copy off site. Pay special attention to client files. They are depending on you.

Write down all your company information, insurance information, attorney and accountant information, personal and family information and have a designated person who knows where it is. Don’t forget your web information and hosting company.

Write an inventory of all your business assets, equipment, take pictures, etc.

Keep client contracts, wills, important papers, etc., in a safe location.

Be safe!! You’ll also find our Home Office Recovery Guide to be a valuable tool to prepare your home and business for a hurricane. Be ready! http://www.homeofficerecoveryplan.com

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Diana Ennen is the President of Virtual Word Publishing, www.virtualwordpublishing.com, where she offers PR and Marketing, book marketing, PR and Virtual Assistant Coaching, VA services, writing and editing, ghost writing, and so much more.   She has been featured in all major media including Forbes, Fox, Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc. Radio, Woman's World Magazine, and too many to mention and gets her clients in these publications as well. Email her for more information at qvnan@iveghnyjbeqchoyvfuvat.pbz. Posting is free to be reprinted as long as this bio remains.

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