You don’t have to sit there and try to figure it all out by yourself. This powerful statement from Kevin Keane’s recent interview with Julie Clowes, District Director of the SBA, encapsulates a crucial truth for small business owners facing unexpected challenges. The conversation explored how businesses can prepare for disruptions, whether they come from natural disasters, economic downturns, or other unforeseen events.
Category: Business Continuity
Disaster Recovery: People and Preparedness with Gerald Thomas, COO, American Red Cross LA Region
In an effort to dig deeper, I interviewed experts in our region that focus on each of these three critical methods for approaching preparedness – Recovery, Continuity and Resilience.
The first of these with Gerald Thomas, COO of the American Red Cross in Los Angeles focuses on Disaster Recovery. We discuss the nuances of disaster preparedness, the critical role of volunteers, and the importance of community trust in recovery efforts. Thomas shares strategies for responding to disasters and highlights the human element that drives successful recovery.
Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and Resilience: Understanding the Spectrum of Crisis Response
In an unpredictable world, businesses must prepare for disruptions ranging from natural disasters to cyberattacks. But let’s be real—these aren’t just technical problems; they impact people, livelihoods, and communities. The way a business responds to a crisis can make all the difference, not just in restoring systems but in supporting employees, customers, and stakeholders through…
Countdown to Greatness: A City’s Olympic Journey Like an Athlete’s Training
When cities bid to host the Olympics, they embark on a rigorous, high-stakes preparation process similar to that of athletes who compete in the Games. Both face intense physical and mental challenges, and the keys to their success—whether it’s delivering a world-class event or achieving peak performance—lie in a set of shared principles. At some…
Resilience Planning is the Key to Thriving Through a Crisis
Resilience Planning is the Key to Thriving Through a Crisis The Fed attributes 200,000 business closures to COVID which are lower than some estimates but still quite serious to the owners and employees of those businesses. Some companies have made it through the last two years but did not soar. They are keeping afloat, but…