Here comes Hanna!
Hits for the week:
http://chickylounge.blogspot.com/2008/08/unique-gifts-for-budget-conscious-diva.html
http://www.iliketotallyloveit.com/gadgets/grill-charms-1/
http://richshome.typepad.com/blog/2008/09/grilling-and-food-restrictions.html
This week I was going to blog about Orca. My 3 month campaign is now over and the final results are in… BUT instead, today I’m finding myself preparing for Tropical Storm Hanna, so it might be a good time to go over some things we should do as business owners during a potential natural disaster. I’ll get to Orca next week! On a side note, I have met a gal who also does marketing and PR. She did a press release for me for the October launch of the Pink Collection and it is FABULOUS! Check her out.
Julie Bonn Heath
Marketing & Public Relations
http://www.juliebonnheath.com
Okay, onto the topic at hand… having a plan in place in case of emergencies. The best time to think about natural disasters is WAY before there is any threat of a natural disaster. Do you have enough insurance for your home and business? Is it the right kind of insurance for your home and business? (Most policies do not cover water damage from flood, that is a separate policy) Do you have the money to live should your business be interrupted for an extended period of time? If not, you might want to look into “Loss of Revenue” insurance. Do you have alternate sources of communication and power? What is your emergency plan for having the phone answered and customers taken care of? The world of business doesn’t stop just because you and your company are the path of a storm, fire or earthquake. That being said, make sure you keep your vendors, customers and suppliers informed. Do you have enough cash on hand to operate for a few days? Make sure everything you have on your computer is backed up remotely or at least on a drive you can take with you. Have important papers in safe place.
For more information, FEMA has a how-to business series which includes information on protecting businessrecords and inventory, installing a generator for emergency power, anchoring largeEquipment properly, dry flood proofing your building, flood-resistant materials, and much much more.These publications are available at http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1705 or by calling1-800-480-2520.You might also consider getting your hands on a copy of FEMA’s Emergency Management Guide forBusiness and Industry, 8-0628, FEMA 141. Available by calling 1-800-480-2520.
Well, that’s about all for today! Its 10:07 AM, I’m going to run my backups, get my paperwork in order and start moving the patio furniture!
Leslie Haywood, Founder and President of Charmed Life Products, Inventor of Grill Charms™ www.grillcharms.com
