Could the H1N1 Swine Flu pandemic cripple your cash flow? Think of the consequences of no access to your office and ability to make money could be slowed down to a trickle if your building was quarantined or many or your employees were quarantined in their own homes for any length of time.

That is exactly what happened in Toronto, Singapore, Hong Kong and other major centers when the outbreak of SARS, the respiratory virus swept through several years ago and thousands upon thousands were not able to get to their offices. The effect was severe immediately on tourism and on office productivity. Night after night the death toll rose and the evening news had it as the lead item.

While these epidemics could have been a greater problem in the global economy in some centers it lead to severe economic losses. While protecting ourselves from the H1N1 and other strains by shots and vaccinations is positive for us personally, what about those who will suffer with reduced cash flow and productivity?

Some businesses were proactive and had plans in place and technology that would help them cope with natural or man-made disasters. Others ended up having to close offices where victims had been or worked. Entire offices were quarantined and employees sent home during this health episode.

The technology exists today and is very common to allow workers to link in with their offices in sort of a large virtual networks involving telephones and computer. They can log in to their phone, or computer and make receive calls at their normal number without the caller knowing their location. At the same time they can have their computer able to access all the programs and data on the office systems.

This process of planning business continuity is a very important task that is often given lower importance. With the right mindset, and a great fear of loss, smart companies and professionals can avoid being shut down and suffering a severe cash flow loss.

Come on on over and visit me for further information on what you could do to prevent cash flow loss if your office(s) or employees contracted H1N1 flu. I invite you to get a Free Risk Audit, and learn how you can eliminate your cash flow risks before they happen with disaster recovery services. You have insurance for other risks in your business, make sure you are protected against H1N1 Swine Flu.

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