Over the last year, we’ve had unprecedented fuel prices, severe supply chain disruption and warnings of power blackouts. There was even uncertainty about whether Twitter would continue to exist under ...

In an article aimed at providing assistance to those starting out in business continuity, CMAC overviews the basics of business continuity and offers a useful framework for writing your first business ...

Business owners face various risks that can impact their financial stability and long-term success. Understanding and effectively managing these risks is crucial for business continuity. This article ...

It used to be that the only time business executives ever thought about business continuity was on those occasions when the server was down, hampering E-mail and productivity. Now that's changed.

To understand the importance of disaster planning, employers and their counsel need look no further than the events surrounding extreme weather and storms in different parts of the country, such as ...

When a person in charge is suddenly absent, which tasks should be prioritized, and who makes the decisions? Today's word is ...

A business continuity plan (BCP) is a document that consists of the critical information an organization needs to continue operating during an unplanned event. The BCP states the essential functions ...

A business continuity plan audit is a formalized method for evaluating how business continuity processes are being managed. The goal of an audit is to determine whether the plan is effective and in ...

Even the best planning for natural disasters will not eliminate property losses and business disruptions, not to mention the possible loss of human lives. Catastrophes—whether natural or ...

Building an incident response team (IRT) is a good first step along the path toward effective business continuity event (BCE) management. But the team needs a plan to follow when an event occurs. A ...

If you've ever applied for a loan or business insurance, you've had to check a box that asked whether you had a Business Continuity Plan in place. Many applicants tend to mindlessly check yes, even if ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A business emergency is one of those things you never want to think about — until you have to. Weather emergencies. Natural disasters.