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Posted by: Zachary W.
On October 18th, 1989, many Bay Area residents woke up and asked themselves "what now?" Twenty years later, we should all be doing the same thing. But this time, we're not asking ourselves what to do after a devastating disaster. We should be asking ourselves about how to prepare for the next one.
The 20th Anniversary of Loma Prieta has come and gone, but our interest in disaster preparedness cannot fade with the last news cycle. As business owners, we must be prepared for disasters so our businesses do not fail after a disaster. Government scientists say that there the chances of a major Bay Area earthquake during the next 30 years are definitely over 50%. As I've written before, 25% of small businesses do not reopen after a major disaster.
In difficult economic times, it's hard for business owners to find the time to plan for an event that may or may not happen. Working to make a disaster plan without experience can also be frustrating. This is why I've worked with Partners In Continuity to develop Workshops and Seminars to help small businesses create disaster plans. Our cost effective Workshops and Seminars will help you understand how to efficiently use many of the free resources that are available. We hope that you'll consider joining us for a Business Continuity and Emergency Planning Workshop or Seminar on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009. You can read more about our offerings and register online at www.alexiagroup.com/workshops
Last updated: 10.21.2009 12:31 PM
Posted by: Zachary W.
According to the San Franicisco Chronicle, yesterday's rain storm brought an unexpected surprise for many San Franciscans: flooding. The flooding caused problems for commuters, as well as isolated flooding of buildings. Many business owners don't anticipate something like a flood causing a major disruption. But flooding, which can be caused by problems with pipes or weather, can significantly affect a business and its ability to operate. If you're interested in learning more about other common business disruptions and how to plan for them, please don't hesitate to contact us for a free Business Continuity Planning Needs Assessment.
Last updated: 10.20.2009 03:46 PM
Posted by: Dennis V.
The Vollman Company, inc. was founded in 1979. The Vollman Company, Inc. is a botique, full service, commercial real estate brokerage company which provides full service acquisition, leasing and sales services to buyers, investors and owners.
The Vollman Company, inc. currently has five experienced agents to serve your interests. These agents have substantial experience dealing with Industrial, Office and Retail properties, both land and buildings.
The broker and agents associated with The Vollman Company, inc. have more than 80 years of combined experience finding spaces for clients to occupy and negotiating lease agreements which are in the best interests of both parties to the transaction.
Please checkout TheVollman Company, inc. web site, www.thevollmancompany.com for additonal information regarding spaces that are currently available.
The Vollman Company, Inc. has a commercial proeprty management company, JADE Properties, an affilate. For information regarding property management services please conatc JADE Properties at www.jadeproperties.net.
Thank you!
Dennis Vollman
Last updated: 10.05.2009 03:25 PM
Posted by: Zachary W.
For most small and medium size companies, there is never an ideal time to review their emergency response and business continuity plans. The day to day demands of running a business require all of the administrative resources that are available. Why plan for something that may or may not happen? For those that aren't planning, there's sobering news:
An estimated 25 percent of small businesses do not reopen following a major disaster and 70 percent of small firms that experience a major data loss go out of business within a year.
Protecting your business from disasters is clearly important if you want to stay in business. And that means doing more than what's required by law.
If you're moving, or thinking about moving, now might be a good time to review or update your plans. If you need help or don't know where to start, feel free to e-mail us at The Alexia Group. We help small and medium size companies develop effective, hassle free Emergency Response and Business Continuity Plans. We can also provide the training and equipment that you need to make your plan work. And best of all, we offer a free needs assessment to help you figure out if our services are right for you.
Think about updating your emergency plans when you move. That way you can be confident that you'll still be open for business, even when the unexpected happens.
Last updated: 10.05.2009 03:25 PM
Posted by: Lin R.
Designing effective office spaces can bring a company a competitive advantage, particularly if those spaces are created based on understanding people' individual work styles. A study called the Steelcase Workways Survey (conducted by Steelcase) revealed six work styles that help categorize how people manage their day.
The six worker types identified in the Steelcase Workways survey™ are:
1) The Concierge
2) The Keeper
3) The Processor
4) The Broker
5) The Player
6) The Specialist
The Concierge has a wide variety of tasks including making sure that the department runs smoothly. They are typically tasked with logistics and have a high degree of interaction with co-workers.
Support Concierge with:
- Space for multiple, thin stacks of info
- Supply large active and archived zones
- Space for informal exchange
- Space for “reminders” and “planners”
The Keeper is responsible for maintaining and accessing key documents and records. Their focus tends to be contextual and is logistics or protocol oriented. Keepers tend to keep information collections hidden and stored vertically.
Support Keepers with:
- Staging areas for dense stacks of files/boxes
- Easily accessible archive storage
- Space for informal exchange
- Labeling and cataloging capabilities
See the 4 other worker types here
Last updated: 10.05.2009 03:23 PM
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