Business Continuity Planning

To succeed in business, it is essential for Directors to ensure that they:

• maximise staff performance;
• monitor output/service delivery;
• control costs effectively;
• minimise complaints;
• increase customer satisfaction;
• increase customer referrals; and
• encourage innovation in service delivery and product development.

Contingency Planning should form one of the core elements of any business strategy. Without it, business are just exposing themselves to the pitfalls of poor planning. It’s a sobering fact from the London Chamber of Commerce that 80% of businesses fail within 13 months if they do not have a continuity plan in place.

Imagine how your business would deal with any of the following events:

• Complete power outage at your place of work
• The main computer server becoming irrecoverably damaged
• Your place of work being set on fire
• Your place of work being flooded
• Your office being burgled
• Sensitive material being stolen from the premises
• Senior management being involved in fatalities

As you will appreciate, the impact of these events would affect customers, staff, business owners and, potentially, your neighbouring businesses.

Fortunately, an increasing number of business owners are realising the importance of contingency planning. However, it has taken a surge of unfortunate events in the news to stimulate their interest.

Adams & Moore have dedicated staff who understand the risks presented to businesses and have experience in providing practical recommendations to mitigate their impact. Once the plan has been prepared and implemented, it is important for it to be regularly reviewed and for all staff to be aware of it.

If you require the services of reliable, experienced professionals, who can prepare your business continuity plan or you require your existing plan to be objectively reviewed, contact one of our experienced Client Managers.