Nancy lynch power point presentation

• 1. DISASTER RECOVERY PLANAS A HOME-BASED BUSINESS HAVE YOU PREPARED YOUR DISASTERRECOVERY PLAN?Presented by:Innovative Creative Supportive

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS Click on any subject to go directly to the page. About Nancys Virtual Office Are you Prepared? Have You Thought What About NaturalAbout These Scenarios? Disasters? What is a Disaster Recovery Why a Disaster Recover Plan? Plan?What should a Disaster What About Backup of AllRecovery Plan Include? Your Crucial Data? Do you need business What Are Other Pieces of the insurance for a home based Plan? business? Some Final ThoughtsResourcesAugust 6, 2010 Are you prepared? 2 3. ARE YOU PREPARED? When starting a business we concentrate on how to grow our business but do we think about what would happen if a disaster struck our home-based business? Do we want to? We may not want to but it issomething that we need todo.ContentAugust 6, 2010 Are You Prepared?3 4. Accidental Deletion Drive Failure 43% of people lose Up to 13% of hard drives irreplaceable files every crash in their first year. year. Computer Virus Have youTheftThere are more than 1 million viruses in thoughtOnly 3 out of every circulation right now. about these 100 stolen laptops areever recovered.scenarios?Content August 6, 2010Are You Prepared? 4 5. WHAT ABOUT NATURAL DISASTERS? Thousands of home businesses are affected each year by: FloodsFiresTornadosContentAugust 6, 2010 Are You Prepared?5 6. WHAT IS A DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN? A detailed plan of what to do in the event of a disaster. Has vital information pertaining toyour business. Helps you get your home businessback up and operating as quickly aspossible.ContentAugust 6, 2010 Are You Prepared? 6 7. WHY A DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN? To protect your business, as your business is your livelihood. For those viruses or crashes that catch you by surprise. In the event your home is damaged your ability to conduct business is also directly affected. Helps you focus by providing the necessary steps to get your business back in business. ContentAugust 6, 2010Are You Prepared?7 8. WHAT SHOULD A DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN INCLUDE? Administrative InsuranceBanking InformationClient ListInformation Information Company Client Names Name andName andNameContact Number ofNumber of AddressInformation InsuranceBank EmailCompany Safety Deposit Web Address Policy NumberNumber and BusinessGroup Number KeyNumber or SINPIN Numbers Vital Passwords Continued on next slideContentAugust 6, 2010 Are You Prepared? 8 9. WHAT SHOULD A DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN INCLUDE? CONTINUEDEquipmentSoftware Supply Inventory Computer BackupInventory Inventory Description Complete List to Backup of all Files Version Serial NumberRestock your This will beRegistration Year Purchased Officediscussed in the Number Original Cost Supply Companiesnext slidePasswords Name and Number SupportNumbers PhotosA COPY SHOULD BE MADE OF EVERYTHING MENTIONED SO FAR AND KEPT OUTSIDE OF YOURHOME; EITHER IN A SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX OR THE HOME OF A FAMILY OR FRIEND.ContentAugust 6, 2010 Are You Prepared? 9 10. WHAT ABOUT THE BACKUP OF ALL YOURCRUCIAL INFORMATION?Content Recordable MediaExternal Hard DriveOnline Backup Service Copy all files ontoCopy all data onto anQuick, easy data recovery that CD/DVD/Tape. external drive.is completely secure. This is an important step if Another important step Works with most already your computer develops a but it is not effective if installed software. virus or crashes, but not if your hard drive is stolenContinuously backs up your your home is damaged, so itor destroyed.data without slowing down should not be your only your computer. form of backup. You need to research which company is best for you.August 6, 2010 Are You Prepared? 10 11. WHAT ARE OTHER PIECES OF THE PLAN? Temporary Office Location Name of hotel or family member/friend that can provide computer access.Backup Support for Runningof Your BusinessName and contact informationfor your buddy. Include aprocedure manual for him/her.ContentAugust 6, 2010 Are You Prepared? 11 12. DO YOU NEED BUSINESS INSURANCE FOR AHOME BASED BUSINESS?39% of home-based businesses do not have proper insurance. With some insurance companies, if they are not aware of a home-based business and something happens your house insurance may become null and void.You need to research the right insurance company for your needs. It is highly recommended that you include business insurance to cover emergency compensation, equipment and supplies to quickly get your business up and running.Content August 6, 2010Are You Prepared? 12 13. SOME FINAL THOUGHTS If something happened today, would you be able to Do Not Let This Be You get your business back up and running quickly?Would others know how to contact your clients if something happened to you? A Disaster Recovery Plan is essential for your home- based business. Start working on your plan today! WWW.CSOONLINE.COM/ARTICLE/204450/BUSINESS_CONTINUITY_AND_DISASTER _RECOVERY_PLANNING_THE_BASICS WWW.DISASTERRECOVERYWORLD.COM/Content August 6, 2010 Are You Prepared?13 14. RESOURCES Content Offsite BackupCarbonite www.carbonite.com Storage Pipe www.storagepipe.comInsuranceGovernment of Canadawww.canadabusiness.caInsurance Bureau of Canadawww.ibc.ca Home-Based Businesses Laurie [email protected] [email protected] Home Office Recovery Planwww.virtualwordpublising.com/home_ Patty Gale & Diana Ennen office_recoveryAugust 6, 2010 Are You Prepared?14 15. Innovative Creative Supportive Basic Bookkeeping About Nancys Virtual Office Web Page Data BaseDesign ManagementBox 492 4623 50th Avenue Alix, AB T0C 0B0 Support StrategicDesktop 403.598.4701SupportProvided Publishing [email protected] www.virtualnancy.ca Skype: virtualnancy2 Event Research PlanningMarketing ContentAugust 6, 2010 Are You Prepared? 15 16. Innovative Creative Supportive Thank you for taking the time to review my presentation. I believe a Disaster Recovery Plan is an essential part of any Business Planand remember August 6, 2010 Are you prepared?16