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ByDonna R. Childs,Stefan Dietrich

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Improve business efficiency, eliminate day-to-day mishaps, andprepare for the worst-with effective disaster contingencyplanning Working in lower Manhattan on September 11th, 2001, Donna Childsbecame keenly aware of the need for small businesses to developdisaster contingency plans and grateful that her own business hadimplemented such plans and would remain financially sound. Now,with the assistance of IT consultant Stefan Dietrich, she drawsupon her unique experience to present proven guidelines for smalland midsize businesses to effectively prepare for catastrophes inContingency Planning and Disaster Recovery: A Small BusinessGuide. Childs and Dietrich take small business owners through every stageof disaster planning, from preparation to response to recovery.Specific issues addressed include: * What to do if the main office location is not accessible * Getting the business up and running again * Contacting third parties * Handling insurance claims * Adequate insurance for property, business interruption losses,and workers' compensation * Rebuilding an IT infrastructure Successful planning not only can limit the damage of an unforeseendisaster but also can minimize daily mishaps-such as the mistakendeletion of files-and increase a business's overall efficiency.Contingency Planning and Disaster Recovery is the only contingencyguide that small business owners need to ensure their company'scontinued success.