Chapter 1
Introducing Business Continuity
In This Chapter
Defining business continuity
Discovering the terms and concepts
Getting to grips with business continuity
Understanding that business continuity is for you
If you think that business continuity (BC) is only for big businesses and companies, get ready to have that myth well and truly busted, because that’s far from the case. BC is simply taking responsibility for your business and giving it every chance of staying on course when harsh winds come a-blowing. BC can help give you a good idea of the risks you face, as well as providing plans and strategies to assist you if any of these events materialise. You don’t need to hire specialist consultants, create a project team, have a full-time BC manager, spend big bucks or stop doing anything that you usually do.
The fact is that firms practising BC can more confidently embark on new ventures and projects or launch new lines because they have a better understanding of their business and the risks it faces. After all, it’s your business and your responsibility to strengthen the firm’s ...
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