- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2nd Edition edition (13 July 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 047055617X
- ISBN-13: 978-0470556177
- Product Dimensions: 22.1 x 14 x 1.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,132,752 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Childs, who has written "Prepare for the Worst, Plan for the Best", a guide to disaster planning for small business, noted that many of the problems that occur in a disaster are also ones that could happen in the best of times." (Associated Press, April 17th, 2009)
"….serves as a handbook to help businesses prepare for and respond to events ranging from natural disasters like fires, hurricanes, and floods, to human errors…" (Arizona State University, 9/10/08) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Improve business efficiency, eliminate day–to–day mishaps, and prepare for the worst–with effective disaster contingency planning
Now in a Second Edition, Prepare for the Worst, Plan for the Best: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for Small Businesses presents you with proven guidelines for your small or midsized business to effectively prepare for catastrophes, including
- Rebuilding an IT infrastructure
- Setting up your insurance to expedite claims payments
- Assisting your employees and their families
- Getting your business up and running again
- Contacting third parties
- Handling insurance claims
- What to do if your main office location is not accessible
- Adequate insurance for property, business interruption losses, and workers′ compensation
Successful planning not only can limit the damage of an unforeseen disaster but also can minimize daily mishaps–such as the mistaken deletion of files–and increase a business′s overall efficiency. This essential, must–have guide is the only contingency guide you will need to ensure your company′s continued success.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A must read for any small business owner
25 Oct 2009
Format:Paperback
This guide to disaster preparedness is useful to any small business owner who wants to manage risk and avert catastrophic losses. The first part of the book explains how to prepare for disasters, while the second outlines the best ways to deal with disasters when they do happen. The first part is critical; proper preparation can minimize the potential damage and enable getting the business up and running again faster. In some cases, proper preparation can avoid any losses at all even if a disaster strikes.
The thorough treatment of the subject of insurance in preparing for disasters and dealing with their aftermath is particularly useful. What differentiates the book from a number of publications on the topic is the very clear outline of specific steps that a small business could--and should--take in preparing to disasters. Such a truly practical guide has been missing until now. In today's world of heightened risk and potential crises, reading this book is a great first step toward being better prepared for disasters.
While the focus is primarily on the matters of particular importance to small businesses, the key elements of disaster preparedness are presented so well that, despite the title, they are relevant to businesses of any size.
Highly recommended!
The thorough treatment of the subject of insurance in preparing for disasters and dealing with their aftermath is particularly useful. What differentiates the book from a number of publications on the topic is the very clear outline of specific steps that a small business could--and should--take in preparing to disasters. Such a truly practical guide has been missing until now. In today's world of heightened risk and potential crises, reading this book is a great first step toward being better prepared for disasters.
While the focus is primarily on the matters of particular importance to small businesses, the key elements of disaster preparedness are presented so well that, despite the title, they are relevant to businesses of any size.
Highly recommended!
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Engaging and helpful!
23 Oct 2009
Format:Paperback
When I bought this book to learn how to ensure the safety of my small business I was expecting a dry introduction to the subject. Instead, the book was thorough, taking me step by step through every possibility and more surprisingly, it was engaging! I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in protecting their business!
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Excellent practical guide to prepare for everyday disaster
26 Oct 2009
Format:Paperback
I had not appreciated the importance of preparing for the everyday disaster, particularly in regards to making timely backups, until I lost my cell phone data and the information in this book helped me to immediately recover it. This book offers very practical tips for preparedness that can benefit everyone.
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