BabyBoomersBlueprint

There are fabulous resources online to reference while developing your Family Disaster Plan.  You can download forms and checklists, order supplies, and even find out how to develop a neighborhood plan.  If you are prepared for the worst, and never need to use it, is that a problem? Not for me, it helps me sleep at night knowing our family has thought these things through, especially when the kids were young. Here are a few of them for easy access:

• www.redcross.org
• www.ready.gov
• www.fema.gov
• www.americanfamilysafety.com

While it may seem like an overwhelming task to pull together all of the information and suggestions, the key is to just start. Get your entire family involved and commit to doing one step each week.  Small incremental steps will eventually lead to a completed plan. It will never be finished if you don’t start somewhere!

As mentioned in the last post, you should have two plans.  One is for Read the rest of this entry »

When I say DR-BCP, what I’m referring to is a Disaster Recovery Plan, but a more positive reference is a Business Continuity Plan.  Regardless of what terminology you use – remember to add water!

Those of you who have followed along for awhile already know I also have another business besides my online marketing.  For those of you who are new here, we provide project management services to companies who are relocating their facilities (offices, warehouses, & IT Labs), but we additionally assist with the development of operational procedures and business continuity plans. Recently, I realized the last couple of posts on the subject didn’t start at the beginning….so let’s backtrack.  This is information for all ages, and for those working or retired.  While it sounds like common sense, it’s amazing how many people do not have a preparedness plan.

I strongly believe the beginning point of your planning should focus on your home and personal/family plans. Doing so will provide you with a peace of mind, knowing that Read the rest of this entry »

Having followed the first two steps in beginning your contingency plan; you have created a company profile, recorded the company history and disclosed website domain and hosting information. Now you need to document three more areas:

• Establishing Your Website’s Value
• Listing Your Intellectual Property
• Listing Your Relationships

Your website is your asset and you should not only estimate its value, but also relate how it should be dissolved if that need be. If you have someone in mind to handle this task, then by all means, suggest that person in your contingency plan. Consider, too, recommending Read the rest of this entry »

You have decided to take steps to preserve your online business in the case that something suddenly happens and you are not able to manage it. You have started the first steps in creating a Contingency Plan to assure  that important assets and vital information within your business  aren’t lost and you began with creating a company profile and then recording the company history.

Now is the time to record data necessary for anyone that takes over the management of your business. Things that would be difficult to find on their own, but essential in continuing a profitable venture. Let’s begin with Read the rest of this entry »

You’ve worked hard to establish a thriving online business, but what happens to it if suddenly you are not there to manage it? A sudden illness, injury or worse yet death could leave your company stranded. You need to protect your investment with a Contingency Plan to assure  that important assets and vital information within your business is not inadvertently disposed of. One of the first steps in constructing a contingency plan is to create a company profile and record the company history.

When creating the company profile simply describe your online business in as much detail as possible. Highlight key elements that led up to your success and then explain how these elements Read the rest of this entry »