Most small businesses think disaster are a big-company problem.
They’re not! What would happen if you couldn’t access your client files for a week?
3 Common Small Business Disruptions
- Cyberattack or data breach
- Not just losing customer emails–imagine your business checking account locked or drained because of a hack.
- Owner illness or emergency
- You’re the heart of the business–but what if you become incapacitated?
- Everyday accidents happen: a car accident, slipping and breaking a bone, sudden illness, or even needing an emergency surgery.
- Vendor/supply chain failure
- Even one missed delivery or broken link can stall your ability to serve clients.
- Think about it: delayed shipments, software outages, or your go-to contractor is suddenly unavailable.
Why this is the most dangerous mindset…
Here’s a harsh reality check: disruptions are when, not if they happen. Disruptions aren’t just a “hiccup”–it’s a domino effect of money, time, and reputation loss.
Not planning is actually the more expensive choice, because your ramp up to protect your business takes longer than if you had planned for a disruption from the beginning. So you’re losing more money from the beginning.
When you already have a continuity plan in place, when a disruption happens, you can immediately start working on pivoting and minimizing your downtime, which decreases how much money your business loses on a daily bases until you can get back to normal operations.
Want to start preparing now? Try the Ready-ish Isn’t Ready: Quick Continuity Checklists and see where your gaps are.
Because your business deserves to last.
Plan today. Thrive tomorrow.
