TERRORIST ATTACKS, EARTHQUAKES, TSUNAMIS, DEATH Tolls in the Thousands, Damage in the Billions…

These are the stories that grab out attention, make the headlines and lead the evening news! Fortunately, the chances that a company will ever experience a major physical disaster such as these are slim. However, the potential for power outages, computer crashes, telephone or communications failures, supply chain disruptions and similar events are risks we live with every day. One of management’s essential duties is fighting the “fires” which occur daily as a normal part of operations. Fortunately, most of these incidents are relatively minor. However, any significant expansion of scope or duration could quickly transform them into a disaster!

YOU MAY BE DOWN, BUT NOT OUT OF BUSINESS

Every hour following a disaster is critical. It can make the difference between shutting down for a short period of time and surviving a disaster or being paralyzed to the extent that your company is out of business entirely.

A BUSINESS RESUMPTION PLAN IS THE FOUNDATION FOR BUSINESS SURVIVAL

In any catastrophic event, those who are prepared for the worst have the best chance for survival. But preparedness never comes without planning. The planning process is a key element in minimizing disruptions of those functions critical to your operations as well as recovering those operations expediently and successfully.

At BRMS our services are geared specifically toward plan development and the other activities that compliment that effort. Whether it is creating a plan from scratch, reviewing an existing plan or just defining the “gaps” between where you are and where you want to be, we have the experience and expertise to assure you meet your goal.

BRMS uses a comprehensive methodology for plan development which minimizes the amount of effort our clients expend in creating their recovery plans. Experience has shown that asking staff to write their own plans is the least effective means of creating a competent recovery capability. At BRMS we create the framework and drafts of the plans while capturing the knowledge, experience and insight of your staff. This minimizes the amount of time you spend planning while maximizing the critical information needed for a viable plan.

We understand that even the most comprehensive resumption plan cannot prevent disasters. However, it can (and will) expedite the orderly recovery of the organization it was created to protect! Can you afford to do anything less?