Key Strategies for Sustaining Operations Creating a Business Continuity Plan
Establishing a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is essential for any business owner who plans to ensure the longevity of their enterprise. A BCP is a proactive strategy that prepares your business and its employees to quickly address and move past potential risks that could otherwise disrupt operations. In California, where the business landscape is often full of challenges, having a thorough continuity plan is crucial. Your BCP should first define and prioritize your business’s internal and external risks. This requires a comprehensive review of all levels of the business and an honest accounting of any weak points that create instability, put personnel or assets at risk, and slow the progress of the business. A business impact analysis is a part of any BCP to determine how impactful an individual risk may be. WHAT SHOULD MY BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN INCLUDE?
Risks often include:
to your company. Once solutions are uncovered, all relevant employees should be trained on the processes necessary to mitigate and overcome these risks. BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANS CREATE SUSTAINABILITY AND LONGEVITY An effective BCP keeps your business running smoothly, even when unexpected challenges arise. By working with Dahl Law Group to establish a BCP, you take a step toward ensuring the sustainability and longevity of your business. A well-crafted plan provides peace of mind to executives, employees, owners, and their families and lays out clear steps for maintaining operations during disruptions. If you’re ready to protect your business’s future, contact Dahl Law Group today to learn how we can help you create a robust Business Continuity Plan.
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Cyber security threats
Natural disasters
Supply chain disruptions Equipment or system failure Death and injury of employees or owners Breaches of trade secrets and confidential information Sudden extensive employee or shareholder turnover Significant and sudden loss of monthly revenue
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Once you’ve identified and prioritized risks (generally filtering by urgency, overall financial impact, resource expenditure, and any risks that hinder day-to-day operations), implement effective mitigation strategies that have a limited impact on daily activities within the business. A trial-and-error stage isn’t uncommon when determining what procedures help avoid unnecessary risks
Greek Chicken and Rice
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Ingredients • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, diced
• 2 cups chicken broth • 1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice • Juice of 1 lemon • 1/2 cup feta cheese • Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed • 1 tsp dried oregano • 1 tsp dried thyme
Directions 1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until softened. 2. Add chicken, oregano, and thyme and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 3–4 minutes. 3. Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked through. 4. Stir in the lemon juice and feta cheese, then season with salt and pepper.
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