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Protect yourself from the worst-case scenario.
At Shirley Smith & Co we can provide start-up businesses in the Chelmsford area with help and advice. Here are some issues to consider regarding contingency and disaster planning.
As your business gets off the ground, it is important to have a strategy for dealing with disaster.
Disasters take many forms, including 'natural' causes such as floods or storms, and 'man-made' calamities caused by human error or sabotage. Careful preparation will minimise the impact on your business, so you should act sooner rather than later.
Here are some of the areas to consider:
Remember that being prepared could make all the difference to the well-being of your staff and the long-term survival of your business. Even if the worst doesn't happen, you will reap the benefits, by reducing your vulnerability to everyday risks and improving staff confidence
If you are starting a business in the Chelmsford area and would like help and advice, contact Shirley Smith & Co.
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