Preparing Your Business For Any Disaster

3/15/2021 (Permalink)

As a savvy business owner, you know that the very best way to protect your investment is to be as prepared as possible for any eventuality. You also know that there are some things you just can’t predict, and these unforeseen events can often be disastrous. You may not be able to predict them, but you certainly can take steps ahead of time so that you can alleviate damages and prevent as much loss as possible if they do occur. 

Disasters can come from weather, malfunctions, accidents, health emergencies, and the effects of time. Here are some things to think about when preparing your business for any disaster:

MAINTENANCE

When it comes to the ravages of time or malfunctions of equipment and machinery, you can often be prepared simply through proper maintenance. Keep up with all cleaning and tuning of your equipment and make sure that you take advantage of any warranties that may be in place. Repair and renovate your structures regularly and whenever necessary so that if bad weather comes you are not caught with unnecessary and preventable damage. 

FINANCES

Engage the help of a financial advisor if you don’t already have one and talk to them about market downturns and how to properly insulate your business from any related financial disasters. Always ensure that your licensing is current, and touch base with your insurance professional about your coverages in case of accidents on site. 

EMPLOYEES

Keep the safety training of your employees up-to-date; if they work with dangerous machinery be sure that everyone is operating each piece properly at all times and that appropriate PPE is being used at all times. Have a regular cleaning and sanitation protocol in place and train employees to practice them; in the case of illness, these protocols will help to insulate your business from the effects of any health disaster.

If your business experiences a disaster of any kind, SERVPRO of North Nashville can be there right away to help. We maintain the equipment and training necessary to handle disasters of all kinds, from health and safety to water and fire damage, mold remediation, and more. We can get your business Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned. This franchise is independently owned and operated.