No matter what business we’re involved in, there are bound to be times of crisis. Having some idea what to expect and how to react helps us get through these situations more smoothly. If you have an internet driven business having one computer is walking on the edge of suicide (at least in my humble experience). I’ve had times when 3 out of our 4 PCs were down for repair for one reason or another. Also there are those times when outside influences really can knock us down.Did you know about the Internet cables in the Mediterranean north of Egypt that were cut recently, disrupting service in that area and others further east. At first there were two and today a third became known according to an article at BBC News,
Wednesday’s (Jan.31, 2–8) incident caused disruption to 70% of the nationwide internet network in Egypt on Wednesday, while India suffered up to 60% disruption.
1. So when all of a sudden you can’t rely on your PC are you prepared? Think twice and act now!
2. Are you prepared with back-up of your records and inventories?
3. Do you have the copy both on site AND off site?
4. Can you contact your customers without the use of the computer?
5. Do you have the ability to keep in touch with your customers/clients by phone?
6. Are your records up to date with all information for each client, employ or rep?
7. Is any part of your production powered by the Internet?
8. Where will you go or what will you do when it does go down AND it will from time to time.
9. Can you do ordering, filling orders, banking if the Internet goes down?
It’s easy to rely on all our electrical achievements BUT are you taking the time to really prepare to keep your business strong. Send some comments as to your ideas on how to do this for your business and I’ll compile and pass them along.
