DIGITAL STARTUP SOCIETY BLOG

It’s nice that you have most information on your smartphone or inside your computer, but what if there was no way to use your computer? You never know what will happen, so it’s best to create a contact list that lives on your computer, but that is regularly updated and printed out and filed where you can easily locate it if you have no access to technology.    A partial list that you can use to get started is here:  Payment Processor Information – If your payment processor stops working, do you know who to call or who to talk...

As a resilient business builder, you seek to build an ethical business that keeps learning and provides value to the customer over the value it gives you in terms of your profit. One part of the process is to build resilient systems that will stand the test of time. But what are the characteristics of a resilient system?  They are redundant – A resilient system has redundancy built-in. For example, your hosting company probably has your website on more than one server as a back up just if there is a fire or other problem that disrupts your website. You...

Creating redundant systems is essential to surmounting almost any problem that might come your way, especially when it comes to your business operations using software, cloud services, and even human resources. Some people think this only affects big businesses, but the truth is, redundant systems are even more important for the sole proprietor running an online business by themselves.    Cloud Hosting  Your website needs to work all the time. Downtime for a website can kill the entire business. Most people aren’t going to give you many chances regarding your website, if any at all. If they go to it...

As you start adding resilience into your business, you may want to think about the six critical business assets that you may have or may wish to have and thus protected in your continuity planning in the future.    People  Whether customers, contractors, employees, or other experts you network with are all significant to your business. Your email list is one of your most significant assets because it consists of your customers, who are your people. You need them as much as they need you. When you set up any continuity plan, it should always consider how each thing you...

As you work on building a resilient business, it’s essential to think about the different hazards you face each day. This list is not to make you nervous or scared to start a business. It’s simply an effort to point out the apparent roadblocks that all business owners face.    Natural Hazards – These types of business hazards include anything that may occur, such as bad weather, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, avalanches, wildfires, drought, and so forth. While you cannot stop any of this, you can be prepared for it by purchasing the right type of insurance and making contingency...