NFIB Weekly News

The Atlantic hurricane season finally ends on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Of the season’s 14 named storms, eight grew to hurricane status while two – Fiona and Ian – strengthened into Category 4 storms that caused billions of dollars in damages.

But while hurricane season may be over, small business owners can’t afford to relax. They still need to update – or create – a disaster plan in case their business is disrupted by a fire or some other calamity.

If there were a fire, flood, or some other disaster, how would you contact your employees, customers, and vendors? How would your employees reach you? What would happen to your business records? Would your insurance cover any damages? How long would it take to reopen, assuming you could reopen?

Ask yourself these questions and consider these tips when putting together a disaster plan for your small business. Continue...