Running a business is more about smooth and rough sailing days- some days it goes smoothly, and other days it can get rocked by some surprises from the vendors or the weather. There are many outfits that have been ahead of the curve as a result of having their ducks in a row, and many were caught off guard and paid the price. It does not mean you are trying to see the future when you prepare your team and tools; it is merely a way to get yourself ready so that the main work o

"Once the unexpected strikes, having a good plan is not only useful, it is what will allow you to rise up on your heels and continue". As the saying suggests, disasters occur unexpectedly, thus making an ordinary day a total mess. One moment you are sailing along, then the next you have floods, outages, or hacks that cripple work. We have witnessed it happen to good people with good companies, and all you ask yourself is: How do we fasten up the ruins? That's where business c

Preparation today protects tomorrow.  You know that moment when a quick email glitch turns into a full afternoon of frustration? Businesses face bigger versions of this all the time. A power cut, a data breach, or a bad storm can stop everything in its tracks. Teams that skip planning for tough times invite real problems. In this post, we explore what occurs when groups ignore a business contingency plan. We used real examples from the field to make it clear. You will see how

Disruptions are no longer rare events. Weather extremes, cyber incidents, supplier hiccups, and skills gaps are showing up in executive risk registers with increasing frequency, and customers now expect rapid, transparent recovery as a baseline. Organizations with regular exercises and clear ownership consistently report faster restoration and fewer customer losses compared to those with static documents. Independent benchmarks also show that preparedness reduces compliance