General

Cyber attacks can happen to small businesses just as easily as they do with larger businesses. The smaller the business,

Living in the UK there are fewer natural disasters than there could be if you live near a volcano or

Many freelancers want freedom from the structure of work and flexibility in their tasks and who they work for. However,

There are several different emergency situations that can affect your life without you being able to prepare for them. Emergencies

Going to a foreign country and working freelance from a beach hut is the dream of many people. Since the

When disaster strikes, a business’s first responsibility is to ensure the safety of its customers. If there is a risk

You never know when a disaster might strike, and you never know the effects of that disaster.  If you have

When you are complacent you are not prepared. But being overly prepared makes you worry about things that might never

When disaster strikes there are aftershocks and repercussions to be considered. There could be rebuilding, or changes that must be

There are several things to consider and to implement when businesses are rebuilding. Sales, support, customer service and communication are

Have you ever sat at the window and watched a lightning storm?  Or sat by the beach on a dark

Having one person shouting orders in a disaster can often mean that people are missed or only one viewpoint is

If you are in a Tornado affected area, you will know the damage that these can cause. If you are

Without communication, employees and freelance staff alike do not know what is happening to their projects or the companies they

During a disaster, effective communication is critical to preserving solid client connections. Certain questions, however, should be avoided since they

Disasters can make leaders. There are leaders in war and leaders in times of peace, and one leader struggles in

Every organisation, particularly SMEs, needs data security in the digital age. Especially during natural disasters like tsunamis, physical file security

Effective disaster management is critical in times of crisis for reducing damage, maintaining safety, and easing recovery. Bad disaster management

If you live in an area that gets affected by Tornadoes, you will know how destructive they can be. If

Accidents happen, and when they do people look to blame others and then fix the mistakes so they do not

Leaders come to the front in a disaster, they do not run from them and hide, they are there to

When disaster strikes the first place people go to is their social media accounts to check in with what is

If you have limited staff, you know when one is off. The fewer staff you have the more of an

Businesses depend on technology to keep their operations secure. When technology fails or when there are natural disasters, cyber attacks,

If you have bad management in a high risk area that is a clear recipe for disaster. If you are

No man left behind is a motto to live by during disasters.  Knowing where everyone is, how they have been

When there is a change in your business, or a disaster strikes, there will be the initial effects, and then

How do you know if and when a disaster will strike?  Some can be predicted, like if you leave too

Sending messages in a crisis must be accurate and meaningful, you must target the right people.  If you send misinformation,

It is perfectly OK to get stressed during a crisis, but losing your head will mean danger to those around