Surviving the Storm - Regain Clients when Mother Nature Hits
The recent early spring storms find that many entrepreneurs and retail owners are not ready to survive the storm. Early research depicts that many owners fail to store vital data that enables them to return quickly to operations.
There are numerous ideas to clear the clouds and ensure sunshine after the storm. Listed here are several ideas for you to help owners when another storm hits.
Data backups – Owners must conduct a data backs of cash receipts and customer databases daily. This is the only way to remain ahead of the game should a storm shut down operations.
Memory Sticks – Recent technology is wonderful and provides a myriad of devices to store data. Find something convenient but find something. The least expensive and easiest in the event owners need to back up quickly include 4GB SD drives, 120GB portable USB drives and memory sticks.
Paper – In the world of technology, ironically paper still reigns supreme as people are buried with the plethora of electronic information. When possible make prints and place them in a dry, fireproof and secure environment.
Security is key – Making backups requires more than one location for storage. If possible obtain a safe for your location and once per week duplicate a copy of yoru customer and receipt data and place in a bank vault for safety.
Multiplication counts – Based on your day and the volatility of your area, for example southern states where bad weather typically hits, make backups multiple times per day to ensure safety.
Mother Nature is very unpredictable and very volatile. However, nothing is more important than surviving the storm. Attempt these practical and time saving backups and you will seek sunshine in the return of your customers sooner.
About the Expert
Drew Stevens PhD assists organizations sell more in less time through high level sales and customer service consulting and information sessions. Drew is the author of four books including Split Second Selling™, and Split Second Customer Service™. Drew Stevens has been interviewed and quoted frequently in the media and his clients include American International Group, Hilton Hotels, AT&T, The Federal Reserve Bank, Reliv International, The New York Times, Mercy Health Plans Quicken Loans and over 200 other leading organizations. For more information please visit http://www.gettingtothefinishline.com/ or call Drew Stevens at 877-391-6821.
There are numerous ideas to clear the clouds and ensure sunshine after the storm. Listed here are several ideas for you to help owners when another storm hits.
Data backups – Owners must conduct a data backs of cash receipts and customer databases daily. This is the only way to remain ahead of the game should a storm shut down operations.
Memory Sticks – Recent technology is wonderful and provides a myriad of devices to store data. Find something convenient but find something. The least expensive and easiest in the event owners need to back up quickly include 4GB SD drives, 120GB portable USB drives and memory sticks.
Paper – In the world of technology, ironically paper still reigns supreme as people are buried with the plethora of electronic information. When possible make prints and place them in a dry, fireproof and secure environment.
Security is key – Making backups requires more than one location for storage. If possible obtain a safe for your location and once per week duplicate a copy of yoru customer and receipt data and place in a bank vault for safety.
Multiplication counts – Based on your day and the volatility of your area, for example southern states where bad weather typically hits, make backups multiple times per day to ensure safety.
Mother Nature is very unpredictable and very volatile. However, nothing is more important than surviving the storm. Attempt these practical and time saving backups and you will seek sunshine in the return of your customers sooner.
About the Expert
Drew Stevens PhD assists organizations sell more in less time through high level sales and customer service consulting and information sessions. Drew is the author of four books including Split Second Selling™, and Split Second Customer Service™. Drew Stevens has been interviewed and quoted frequently in the media and his clients include American International Group, Hilton Hotels, AT&T, The Federal Reserve Bank, Reliv International, The New York Times, Mercy Health Plans Quicken Loans and over 200 other leading organizations. For more information please visit http://www.gettingtothefinishline.com/ or call Drew Stevens at 877-391-6821.
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