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Business Risk Analysis and Assistance
There are two processes you need to periodically review for your
business;
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Business Risk
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Disaster recovery
Potential risks can fall into three levels;
| Level |
Premises
Intact |
Out of action for ? |
Ability to
trade |
Ability of business
to recover |
| 1
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Yes |
few hours |
Basic |
Good |
| 2
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Partially |
few days |
Doubtful |
Probable |
| 3
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No |
indefinitely |
No |
Bad |
These levels are best highlighted by way of examples;
Level 1
Samples of examples are;
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Loss of phone lines - you cannot phone out, customers
cannot phone you, your call centre may be put out of action
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Loss of electricity - cannot use telephone exchange, no
lighting, computers, door systems fail
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False alarm - either fire alarm or burglar alarm goes off,
the noise is such that users cannot stay in the office or make phone calls.
Who responds out of hours.
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Water burst - water has to be switched off - thus no
toilets / water for drinks machine / canteen
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Minor computer virus - stops Emails going in / out
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Air conditioning fails - computer room may over heat
Whilst all these have a relatively short impact - they are a
disruption to the business.
Level 2
Samples of examples are;
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Burglary
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Flood damage
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Localised fire
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Malicious employee
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Serious computer virus
If employees are unable to work, you may have to send them home
on full pay.
Level 3
Samples of examples are;
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Failure of building, eg Gas explosion, structural failure
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Major fire
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Major flood - mains, water, sewerage all not available.
You need to identify the risks and come up with a strategy to
overcome them.
We can use our expertise to help
in your preparation, maintain
copies "off site" and assist in any disaster recovery.
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