This is a powerpoint presentation detailing information that is required to create a Disaster Recovery Plan for you home based business.

1. Disaster Recovery Plan As a home-based business have you prepared your disaster recovery plan? Presented by:

2. Are You Prepared? January 29, 2011 2 Are You Prepared? When starting a business we concentrate on how to grow our business but do we think about what would happen if a disaster struck our home-based business? Do we want to? Are You Prepared? We may not want to but it is something that we need to do. Are You Prepared?

3. January 29, 2011 3 Are You Prepared? Accidental Deletion 43% of people lose irreplaceable files every year. Drive Failure Up to 13% of hard drives crash in their first year. Have you thought about these scenarios? Computer Virus There are more than 1 million viruses in circulation right now. Theft Only 3 out of every 100 stolen laptops are ever recovered.

4. What about natural disasters? Thousands of home businesses are affected each year by: January 29, 2011 Are You Prepared? 4 Floods Fires Tornados

5. What is a disaster recovery plan? January 29, 2011 Are You Prepared? 5 A detailed plan of what to do in the event of a disaster. Has vital information pertaining to your business. Helps you get your home business back up and operating as quickly as possible.

7. For those viruses or crashes that catch you by surprise.

8. In the event your home is damaged your ability to conduct business is also directly affected.

10. Address

11. Email

12. Web Address

13. Business Number or SIN

14. Vital Passwords

15. Client Names

16. Contact Information

17. Name and Number of Insurance Company

18. Policy Number

19. Group Number

20. Name and Number of Bank

21. Safety Deposit Number and Key

22. PIN NumbersContinued on next slide

24. Serial Number

25. Year Purchased

26. Original Cost

27. Support Numbers

28. Photos

29. Complete List to Restock your Office

30. Supply Companies Name and Number

31. Backup of all Files

32. This will be discussed in the next slide

33. Version

34. Registration Number

35. PasswordsA copy should be made of everything mentioned so far and kept outside of your home; either in a safety deposit box or the home of a family or friend.

36. What about the backup of all yourcrucial information? January 29, 2011 9 Are You Prepared? Recordable Media Copy all files onto CD/DVD/Tape. This is an important step if your computer develops a virus or crashes, but not if your home is damaged, so it should not be your only form of backup. External Hard Drive Copy all data onto an external drive. Another important step but it is not effective if your hard drive is stolen or destroyed. Online Backup Service Quick, easy data recovery that is completely secure. Works with most already installed software. Continuously backs up your data without slowing down your computer. You need to research which company is best for you.

37. What are other pieces of the plan? January 29, 2011 10 Are You Prepared? Temporary Office Location Name of hotel or family member/friend that can provide computer access. Backup Support for Running of Your Business Name and contact information for your “buddy”. Include a procedure manual for him/her.

38. Do you need business insurance for a home based business? January 29, 2011 Are You Prepared? 11 39%of home-based businesses do not have proper insurance. With some insurance companies, if they are not aware of a home-based business and something happens – your house insurance may become null and void. You need to research the right insurance company for your needs. It is highly recommended that you include business insurance to cover emergency compensation, equipment and supplies to quickly get your business up and running.

39. Some final thoughts January 29, 2011 Are You Prepared? 12 If something happened today, would you be able to get your business back up and running quickly? Do Not Let This Be You        Would others know how to contact your clients if something happened to you?        A Disaster Recovery Plan is essential for your home-based business. Start working on your plan today! www.csoonline.com/article/204450/Business_Continuity_and_Disaster_Recovery_Planning_The_Basics www.disasterrecoveryworld.com/

40. Resources January 29, 2011 13 Are You Prepared? Offsite Backup Carbonite www.carbonite.com Storage Pipe www.storagepipe.com Insurance Government of Canada www.canadabusiness.ca Insurance Bureau of Canada www.ibc.ca Home-Based Businesses Laurie Matechuk laurie@govirtualsolutions.ca Denise Jeffrey denise@abouttimevacs.ca Home Office Recovery Plan Patty Gale & Diana Ennen www.virtualwordpublising.com/home_office_recovery

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