How well your business is prepared for a disaster can mean the difference between going out of business or surviving. The key to success is having a disaster recovery plan in place that is up to date and regularly tested. Types of disasters vary depending upon your geographic location, seasonal conditions, political stability, regional infrastructure and manmade accidents. Take some time to think what you would do if you lost any of the following: phone service, electricity, heating or airconditioning, water or key staff. How long before this minor inconvenience becomes a major business crisis? What would you do if this situation existed for 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, 1 day, 2 days, 1 week or longer?