A small-business owner’s guide to cloud-based business continuity planning

As a small-business owner, you understand that unforeseen ‌events can happen at any time. A fire, power outage, or cyberattack can disrupt your operations and cause you to lose valuable data. If you don't have a business continuity plan, these events can be devastating for your company.

How often should you review your company’s business continuity plan?

One of the worst things that can happen to a small- or medium-sized business here in Baltimore is a major disruption. Imagine your business being hit by natural disasters like floods or hurricanes (which occur more often in Maryland, so you really need to be prepared) or human-made disruptions like bomb threats or a data breach.

Why every SMB needs a business continuity plan: Protecting your company from unexpected disruptions

Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often operate with limited resources, making them particularly vulnerable to disruptions caused by unexpected events. While larger companies may have dedicated departments and resources to handle crises, SMBs often lack these luxuries.

The business continuity benefits of cloud technology

Where you store your company’s data backups is vital to the success of your business continuity strategy. There are various storage media to choose from, but if you value flexibility and convenience, then you should look no further than cloud storage.

The importance of having a business continuity plan (BCP)

Many small- to medium-sized business (SMB) owners never expect a major crisis to hit their company and are often caught flat-footed when it does. Such events can cause downtime, which can lead to lost revenue and reduced profits. In addition, SMBs that fail to recover quickly from disruption face the risk of losing their customers to their competitors.

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