Imagine waking up one morning to find your business in shambles due to a natural disaster, a pandemic, or a cyberattack. The consequences of being unprepared can be devastating, not only for your company but also for your employees, customers, and the community you serve. This is the harsh reality that Integrated Solutions Consulting, Corp. (ISC), wants to bring to the forefront of every business owner’s mind.
“We’ve seen it happen far too often,” says Dan Martin, Principal, of ISC. “Businesses that have poured their heart and soul into building their brand and serving their customers, only to see it all crumble because they didn’t have a solid business continuity plan in place. It’s heartbreaking.” The statistics paint a grim picture. According to ISC, 40% of businesses fail to reopen after a disaster, and another 25% fail within one year. Over 90% of companies that
are unable to restore operations within five days of a disaster fail within two years. These numbers are not just abstract figures; they represent real people whose livelihoods are at stake. “When a business fails, it’s not just the owners who suffer,” says Lauren Martin, a senior consultant at ISC. “Employees lose their jobs, families lose their incomes, and communities lose a vital part of their economic fabric. It’s a ripple effect that can be felt for years.” But the consequences of being unprepared go beyond financial losses. The emotional toll on business owners and their employees can be immense. The stress of trying to rebuild from scratch, the guilt of letting down customers and employees, and the sense of helplessness in the face of overwhelming odds can take a severe psychological toll.
“I’ve seen strong, resilient business owners reduced to tears because they didn’t have a plan in place,” says Dan Martin. “They put everything they had into their business, and now they feel like they’ve let everyone down. It’s a burden that no one should have to bear.
That’s why ISC is on a mission to help businesses prioritize preparedness and continuity planning. The company offers a comprehensive range of Business
Preparedness & Resiliency Services, including Business Continuity & Resumption Planning, Data and IT Recovery Plans, Disaster Resiliency Recovery Strategies, Risk & Vulnerability Assessments, Crisis Incident Management Plans, Crisis Communications, Cybersecurity Assessments, Workplace Health & Safety, Supply Chain Analysis, Corporate Preparedness Campaigns, Benefit-Cost Analysis, Training & Exercises, and Corporate Resiliency Assessments.
“We take a holistic approach to business preparedness,” says Martin. “It’s not just about having a plan on paper. It’s about creating a culture of preparedness that permeates every level of the organization. It’s about empowering employees to be ready for anything, and it’s about building relationships with customers and the community that can withstand any crisis.” ISC’s approach has helped countless businesses weather the storms of uncertainty and emerge stronger on the other side. But the company knows that there is still much work to be done. “We can’t prevent disasters from happening,” says Martin. “But we can help businesses be prepared for when they do. And that can make all the difference in the world.”
Don’t wait until it’s too late to prioritize business preparedness. The consequences of being unprepared are simply too high. By working with experienced consultants like those at ISC and implementing comprehensive strategies, businesses can protect their operations, their employees, and their communities, and emerge stronger from any challenge they may face.
“At the end of the day, it’s about peace of mind,” says Martin. “Knowing that you’ve done everything you can to prepare for the worst, so that you can focus on what really matters: serving your customers and making a positive impact in the world. That’s what business preparedness is all about.”
