Do you have a disaster plan for your small business? The recent flooding across Vermont has shown the serious and long-lasting damage a natural disaster can do to homes and businesses. Having a plan in place can help your business before and after a disaster strikes.
SCORE mentors are here to help clients with the process of creating and executing a disaster plan to:
- Ensure the safety of employees
- Decide which items should be moved to prevent damage
- Review your insurance coverage
When SCORE client Jennifer Megliore's business was impacted by a hurricane in 2016, her SCORE mentor helped her "create a laminated checklist of items and equipment to remove" in case of evacuation. SCORE also encouraged her "to set aside contingency money that would help bridge a closure."
Dealing with a disaster is never easy personally or professionally, but having a plan ready in case the worst-case situation happens can help you recover more quickly and deal with less damage. Contact a SCORE men...