KingsBridge | Business Continuity
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The KingsBridge Business Continuity blog is here to make your planning more effective, faster and more sustainable. KingsBridge offers a unique combination of industry knowledge and cost-effective business continuity solutions.
KingsBridge | Business Continuity
6d ago
5 Phases of BCP The Business Continuity planning process can be overwhelming, especially if you're looking at it for the first time. There are subtle differences in terminology, lots of acronyms, and a number of different moving parts that can be difficult to keep track of. In order to make the process easier to manage ..read more
KingsBridge | Business Continuity
6d ago
Business Continuity Planning (BCP) can be a challenge for small businesses. Business Continuity Planning (BCP) is defined as the process of determining how to continue critical business operations in the event of an incident/disaster, making it extremely important for all businesses, big and small. Although building a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is often viewed ..read more
KingsBridge | Business Continuity
2w ago
Emergency Response (ERP), Disaster Recovery (DRP) and Business Continuity (BCP) are not the same thing. THERE! I said it... Before you chase with with pitchforks and torches, let put this into a scenario. Before we get into the scenario, we can't stress how important it is you understand the subtle differences. It's so important, we ..read more
KingsBridge | Business Continuity
1M ago
Do we really mean Free BCP?
Lots of things in this world purport to be free, but few truly are. At KingsBridge, we offer four versions of our easy-to-use SHIELD software. One is free. Truly - no cost. You don't need a budget because with it, you can build your Business Continuity Plan (BCP) entirely for free. Not only that, but we give you plenty of storage AND secure access to your plan from your phone or tablet using SHIELD Mobile. All for free.
How do I start?
Getting started doesn't have to be intimidating. First, identify where you are at:
1 - Are you wondering if BCP is even worth it? St ..read more
KingsBridge | Business Continuity
1M ago
Can you afford BCP? Or can you afford NOT to BCP??
In a word: Yes. Really, you don’t have a choice but to afford Business Continuity Planning. This is especially true in this uncertain era. While plans aren't free, the costs to your business will be much lower than if you have to clean up after a disaster when you don't have a plan.
Why You Need a Plan
93% of companies that experience a disaster without a recovery plan close within 5 years. Why? Cash flow. Your insurance will keep you running through your business day, but once the money runs out you better know who your customers are going to ..read more
KingsBridge | Business Continuity
4M ago
Do we really mean FREE?
Lots of things in this world purport to be free, but few truly are. At KingsBridge, we offer four versions of our easy-to-use SHIELD software. One is free. Truly – no cost. You don’t need a budget because with it, you can build your Business Continuity Plan (BCP) entirely for free. Not only that, but we give you plenty of storage AND secure access to your plan from your phone or tablet using Shield Mobile. All for free.
How do I start?
Getting started doesn’t have to be intimidating. First, identify where you are at.
1 – Are you wondering if BCP is even worth it? Start ..read more
KingsBridge | Business Continuity
5M ago
Since August 2022, we’ve been sharing our knowledge in video and audio podcasts!
Our 15-25 min. episodes come out every 2 weeks and they cover a variety of topics all about Business Continuity. (What? Did you think we’d surprise you with a cooking channel?)
Here’s what’s been posted so far:
S1E1 – Hybrid Workforce. Business Continuity Planning (BCP) can be complete or it can be simple. Join us while we discuss the Hybrid workforce, the great resignation and how they could impact your business, your BCP and your recovery from an incident.
S1E2 – No People, Building, Systems or Suppliers.  ..read more
KingsBridge | Business Continuity
7M ago
There are so many examples of new coverage that could’ve gone better. When we do Business Continuity planning with our clients, we underline the importance of getting the right message out to their customers as soon as possible. If you let the media portray the emergency, they will make it seem much worse than it really is, as they have to fill time on their programming and let’s face it, sensational news sells!
For example: One Sunday, a passenger train was returning to Ottawa and had a mechanical fire about 40 minutes south of the city. The article was filed by a reporter that happened to be ..read more
KingsBridge | Business Continuity
9M ago
As the world evolves in the wake of the Covid pandemic, successful & healthy businesses and organizations may be looking at the possibility of a zero ROI, trying to justify the expense of building and/or maintaining its BCP. When facing this challenge, consider these three distinct ways that a BCP can help you with non-emergency operations in your organization. It might be worth sharing this with senior management if they’re questioning the effort & expense of a sound BCP.
1 – Holiday BCP
Whenever holidays approach, managing business closures can be a difficult puzzle to solve. Whether ..read more
KingsBridge | Business Continuity
1y ago
Since August 2022, we’ve been sharing our knowledge in a podcast series!
Our 15-25 min. episodes come out every 2 weeks and they cover a variety of topics all about Business Continuity (of course).
Here’s what’s been posted so far:
S1E1 – Hybrid Workforce. Business Continuity Planning (BCP) can be complete or it can be simple. Join us while we discuss the Hybrid workforce, the great resignation and how they could impact your business, your BCP and your recovery from an incident.
S1E2 – No People, Building, Systems or Suppliers. In this edition of the “Shield your Business from CHAOS” po ..read more