First hurricane Helene smashed the Southeast, destroying homes and businesses. Not long after, hurricane Milton retraced some of her catastrophic path, adding to both the human toll and billions of ...

Technology failures can cause disruption in businesses. A server crash or a security breach might halt operations for hours, if not days. Many business owners know this fear all too well but struggle ...

Business continuity used to live in a binder, often reviewed once a year and quickly forgotten. Today, it has become a critical part of day-to-day risk management and operational strategy. From cyber ...

Imagine this: your business comes to a standstill because the system crashes unexpectedly. Employees can’t access files, customers lose trust, and money vanishes. Sound familiar? For many businesses, ...

Today, organizations are more reliant than ever on external vendors, suppliers, and service providers. This interdependency amplifies both operational capabilities and vulnerabilities. Disruptions at ...

Develop a continuity plan to maintain operations during unexpected challenges. Prioritize essential tasks and organize emergency contact info for quick access. You can safeguard your small business ...

In an environment of increased uncertainty, more businesses are finding that managing risk is no longer an option; but a key part of a robust business strategy if they are looking to survive and grow ...

When a business continuity event (BCE) is detected, the first impulse is to jump and fix it as soon as possible. In many cases, this might work fine. However, the few times the jump-and-fix approach ...

Even though Baby Boomers may hold onto their businesses longer than other generations, they must face the reality that preparing for a business transition is an urgent imperative. Transitioning a ...

Matt is chair of the firm’s OSHA and workplace disasters practice group and former chair of the labor and employment practice group. He has successfully handled hundreds of agency proceedings, ...

In previous posts, we stepped through how to prepare for a business continuity event. This week, we begin examining building a response team and developing a plan to effectively respond to an event.

Most business owners I speak with believe they have business continuity figured out. They'll point to a binder on the shelf or a disaster plan tucked away on a shared drive and say, "We're good." But ...