Soar to Success August 2021

P articularly in regions prone to inclement weather, it is crucial for MSPs to prepare continuity plans that protect their business and their clients. Whether it be a hurricane, tornado or severe thunderstorm, natural disasters can seriously impair your — and your customers’ — day-to-day operations. As a dedicated MSP, it’s your job to ensure that a natural disaster doesn’t stunt your clients’ growth. Check out these 5 foolproof strategies to help you prepare for the unexpected. 1. Make a Technology Continuity Plan The first step in preparing for a natural disaster is establishing a technology continuity plan. Start by performing regular disaster recovery tests that will anticipate any recovery vulnerabilities. By Jeanne DeWitt 5 Effective Strategies for MSPs to Protect Clients Amid Hurricanes and Inclement Weather You should also back up your data periodically to an off-site location or restore IT operations on the cloud.With this inmind, consider establishing a plan to evacuate crucial IT personnel to an off- site location for remote working, should local data services fail. 2. Protect Your Team and Customers Your next priority as anMSP should be protecting your team and clients amid a natural disaster. The key to maintaining calm in a chaotic situation is clear communication. Keep your team and clients aware of the storm, its potential impact and available resources with website pop-ups and emails. It is also a good idea to designate an inland facility and temporary housing solutions for displaced employees if needed.