Business Continuity Planning Services

Business resiliency is defined as the ability of an organization to be flexible, adaptive and responsive to the impacts of business disruptions, while at the same time reinforcing the organization against those same risks. An organization's resiliency depends upon those strategies which have been put into place to address single points of failure within their mission critical business processes, technology and communications systems, key vendors, and facilities. True resiliency is achieved through proactive, comprehensive, and routinely practiced programs which are designed to maintain business operations and ensure the safety and availability of all key personnel, regardless of the circumstance.

Business Resiliency depends upon a solid business continuity plan which includes:

1. Threat Identification – What could go wrong?

2. Risk Assessment – What would be the impact?

3. Controls & Mitigation – What can be done now?

4. Crisis Management – How to respond to incident?

5. Recovery & Restoration – How to resume business?

How quickly can your company resume business operations following a fire, a flood, a hazardous materials spill, a saboteurial attack on your computer network, a disruption in your supply chain, or a hurricane? An organization’s ability to respond to and recover from these types of potential disasters depends upon the pre-planning strategies and risk mitigation procedures implemented within the company. Though every situation is unique, your business can be better prepared if you plan carefully, put contingency procedures in place, and practice for all types of business disruptions.

An important consideration must be made – if your warehouse has been destroyed by a fire and your entire inventory has gone up in smoke, does an IT recovery plan address all of your immediate business restoration needs? What if you’ve suffered a major regional disaster and your employees are focused on their personal needs instead of coming back to work? What if your major supplier has a significant business disruption and is no longer able to provide you with goods and services? A commitment to business resiliency will protect your investment, show due diligence to your insurance provider, and will give your company a better chance for long-term survival.

Elliot Consulting Services provides our clients with affordable, customized business resiliency solutions and objective third party evaluations of their existing business continuity plans. The goal is to ensure the stability and continued success of a business, while mitigating losses from unscheduled business disruptions. An effective business resiliency solution provides proactive protection before the event, and then a step-by-step guide for managing the organization during a time of crisis and ultimately restoring all of the key systems and business functions.