Every Business Should Have A Plan

One of my former employers had a saying, "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you."

A little paranoia can go a long way to saving your business and life. The same saviour taken to extremes can destroy your existence. But business continuity planning should be established somewhere in the in-betweens. ReadyBusiness.gov provides assistance to help you account for most all hazards (both man-made and natural disasters).

ReadyBusiness.gov says,


They further detail the following topics:
Be Informed
   Know what kinds of emergencies might affect your company.
Continuity Planning
   Carefully assess how your company functions, both internally and externally.
Emergency Planning
   Your employees and co-workers are your business's most important and valuable asset.
Emergency Supplies
Think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth.
Deciding to Stay or Go
Shelter-in-place or evacuate, plan for both possibilities.
Fire Safety
Fire is the most common of all business disasters.
Medical Emergencies
Take steps that give you the upper hand in responding to medical emergencies.
Influenza Pandemic
The federal government, states, communities and industry are taking steps to prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic.

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