MINIMIZING BUSINESS INTERRUPTION

9/23/2020 (Permalink)

Minimize business interruption by being prepared

No one is immune to natural disasters, property damage, or business disruption. With SERVPRO of Streamwood, Bartlett, West Chicago, & Warrenville, you can feel confident that you have a partner in the restoration process bringing decades of experience and professionalism. Combined with our business continuity and disaster loss planning services and commercial restoration experience, we are here to help you plan for the unthinkable and mitigate losses.

Create a Business Continuity Plan

It’s impossible to predict the future, but there are ways to ensure you have a plan for any interruptions in your business. Almost half of all small businesses are permanently shuttered after a disaster, and knowing what to do ahead of time can make the difference in whether you’re able to get back up.

Continuity plans aren’t just for massive property damage caused by a natural disaster. A roof leak or mold problem requiring repair and clean-up can displace employees for days or even weeks.

Some key benefits of a continuity plan include:

• Minimizes financial losses
• Reduces operational down-time
• Identifies opportunities for employees to continue working
• Expediting the restoration process

If Disaster Strikes, Act Quickly

Minimizing business impact starts with a plan. In addition, to quickly enacting the plan when a loss occurs, it’s also important that your workforce is aware of it and knows what to do. Ensure policies and procedures are in place based on the continuity plan and train the workforce regularly. Communication is key!

In addition to notifying employees, you must also act quickly to minimize physical damage. Once the area is safe, work to preserve critical equipment and files. Remember that a scene that looks disastrous may not be as bad as you think, especially with professional restoration services.