Business Continuity Preparedness

This is a low cost service we can provide.

This is part of how we help businesses ensure - for themselves and possibly to a potential client who insistes on certification - that they are capable of preventing and recovering from major disruptions. This compliments our reviews and audits do this as a lower cost option and an easier sell/onramp for a new VFS-client relationship.

The service is:

• We map their business and ask a decent representation of their workforce to take a test.

• This will either show that they are knowledgeable and probably capable,  or where there are gaps.

This can lead to several follow up services such as training only, exercising to practice or a full audit.

The text below is ours and just placed here for possible future use.  It's related to " "a growing movement of anti-plan... Whereas I would say plans should be designed with flex and adaptability within them. They still provide a framework - back to handrails not handcuffs.

". I particularly like the top bullet of the BCP section below.

Business continuity preparedness is a proactive approach that helps organisations continue to operate during times of crisis. It involves developing a plan that covers all aspects of the business. including:

• Risk assessment: ldentifying potential threats and assessing their impact on operations

• Strategy development: Creating strategies to mitigate risks and minimise disruption

• Recovery plans: Developing detailed plans for recovery

• Roles and responsibilities: Outlining who does what to keep the company running

• Training: Ensuring that personnel are trained

A well-structured business continuity plan (BCP) can help organisations:

• Protect employees, data, and essential business functions

• Minimise downtime and financial losses

• Safeguard the organisation's reputation and long-term viability

• Respond swiftly and effectively during crises

business continuity plan (BCP) is a system of prevention and recovery from potential threats to a company. The plan ensures that personnel and assets are protected and are able to function quickly in the event of a disaster.