When it comes to creating a disaster recovery plan would you know where to start? It can seem like a daunting task to even the most organised of business owners. That’s why at First Recovery we aim to make things as simple as possible for you. As part of our specialist disaster recovery service, we […]
If your business is struck by a disaster, such as a flood or fire at your premises, or a cyber-attack which means your systems are affected, it is inevitable that your business will experience a period of downtime potentially leaving you unable to trade. How long this period of downtime will last is hard to […]
If you are a small business owner who owns or works from an office space, then it is most likely that you will have or be considering office insurance. In many cases there are two options of cover when it comes to office insurance: Office buildings insurance – designed to protect your premises and the […]
As a small business there are many things to consider – business premises, your business strategy and your insurance needs to name just a few. In addition, all small businesses must minimise risk and ensure the smooth running of their business. As part of this you need to plan for what to do if a […]
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that flooding is only an issue to be concerned about during the winter months. The summer floods of 2007, when the UK saw the wettest summer on record, demonstrate that flooding can strike at any time of year. Whilst many sources report this was a freak event, you can […]
This week (3rd June) sees the start of Coaching Week. So, we thought it would be good to consider why training is so important to business continuity. Ultimately business continuity is about ensuring the smooth running of a business – in fact it is a requirement of directors to minimise risk within their business. Something […]
When we think about disasters and the recovery process that follows, we tend to think about big natural disasters that hit the headlines around the world: earthquakes, floods, fires, tsunamis and terrorist attacks. Frequently causing severe destruction, disruption and, sadly far too often, loss of life, these events attract the attention of the world’s media […]