According to FEMA, 40% of businesses never reopen after a major disaster. Of those that do, another 25% close within a year. Business Continuity Planning (BCP) is the discipline that changes those odds.
BCP vs. Emergency Response Planning
While an Emergency Response Plan focuses on the immediate crisis, a Business Continuity Plan focuses on what comes after — how you maintain operations, serve customers, and protect revenue during and after a disruption.
Core Components of a BCP
Business Impact Analysis: Which functions are most critical? What's the cost of downtime for each?
Recovery Strategies: Alternate work locations, remote work protocols, backup suppliers, and data recovery procedures.
Communication Plan: How do you reach employees, customers, and vendors during a disruption?
Testing and Maintenance: A plan that's never tested is a plan that will fail. Regular tabletop exercises and annual reviews keep your BCP current.
Getting Started
You don't need a 200-page document to have an effective BCP. Start with your three most critical business functions and build from there. Our consultants can guide you through the entire process in a structured, time-efficient way.
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