This photo was taken after last year's flood in Ipswich. If this was your business would you survive and be able to recover ?

The building belongs to the Peter McMahon Swim Factory, a successful swim centre for kids and learners. Back in 1974 Peter's father also operated a successful soft drink company from the same site and it was completed flooded in those at that time as well. It took a long time to recover from that closure in the middle of their peak sales season.

So, this time around Peter knew to prepare and removed all his motors, papers. computers etc out when he saw the signs that a flood was heading his way.

Pre-planning enabled him to recover quickly and be back in business within ten days. The reseach says that 80% never fully recovery from such a disaster.

 Where is your your recovery plan ? Contact us if you want some help in developing a business continuity plan.