Why IT Systems Should be Front and Centre When it Comes to Disaster Recovery

Posted By on July 26th, 2019

Did you know that the 26th July is Systems Administrator Appreciation Day? A day to appreciate those who work hard on keeping the IT systems running across your business. And whilst you are appreciating the team who implement and monitor your IT systems, it is also a good time to consider the central role that […]


Keeping your Business Safe Over the Summer Season

Posted By on July 23rd, 2019

Summer brings with it warm days, longer evenings, social events and of course the big one we all enjoy, the chance for a sunny holiday getaway. These can all unfortunately also provide a range of risks to the security of your business. Especially if you don’t plan ahead and think carefully about protection you can […]


What types of event does Business Interruption Insurance cover your business against?

Posted By on July 18th, 2019

Business interruption insurance is designed to cover loss of income that a business may suffer if they have to cease trading for a period of time as a result of suffering a disaster event. The cover can sometimes be overlooked by businesses who mistakenly believe that this type of cover will be provided by other […]


When was the last time you reviewed your Disaster Recovery Plan?

Posted By on July 16th, 2019

We’ve blogged before about the fact that having a disaster recovery plan in place is critical. But that’s not the end of the story. It isn’t a simple write it once job. For a disaster recovery plan to be truly effective if you should need to use it, it will require continual work to ensure […]


Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan Has Never Been Simpler

Posted By on July 12th, 2019

Today is National Simplicity Day – a day for getting back to basics and looking at, and for, a simpler way of doing things. At First Recovery we are big believers in simplifying things for our customers – our service is designed to provide simplicity in a time of need for your business. If disaster […]


What insurance covers are available to your small business?

Posted By on July 9th, 2019

There are a wide range of insurance covers available to small business owners, some of which are a legal requirement and others which are optional. Which you choose will often depend on the type of business that you run as well as the risk exposure that you have in certain areas such as whether you […]


How have the risks facing small businesses changed over the past 20 years? Has your business continuity plan been adapted to reflect these?

Posted By on July 2nd, 2019

The risks that businesses of all sizes face are constantly changing and evolving. With new threats emerging all the time, business owners must keep on their toes to stay ahead and their business in a position to deal with these threats. The past 20 years have seen the risks facing businesses change at a rapid […]