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Our business model is simple.
BCP-Inc
supports the Do-It-Yourself company (large or small) in developing and
documenting a
Disaster Recovery/ Contingency Plan that will pass a compliance audit.
We provide the
Risk Assessment and
Impact Studies and then help the company build their plan based on the
lessons learned in the two assessments.
We do this quickly and inexpensively
and in some cases, be done online so as to minimize the cost of travel and
accommodations.
We have two sides of the planning
process covered, both the IT side and the business side, and we support
the senior manager, or in house planner who has been assigned to develop
the companies CP/DR plan.
Depending on the areas
selected the analysis report we produce can be as big as 170 plus pages,
or as small as 25. It is all dependent on the requirements of the
client and the findings of the Risk Assessment / GAP Analysis.
We also support the professional
CP/DR consultant by supplying them with tools and expertise that they
can add to the capabilities of their company.
Why did we choose this model.
Because while companies are cutting costs the need to plan for the
sudden or unexpected disaster is still there. The threats are not a
continuous ongoing operation however. Only the plan and the training is
occasional .
Once the risks facing the company are identified, and the
impact that those risk would have are determined, then the rest of the
plan is geared into mitigating or eliminating the risk. You don’t need
to have a full time staff member or consultant to show you how to do
this. You need the occasional advisor. But that is like having your
attorney to guide you over the legal humps but not be a part of your
daily operations.
If the risk cannot be determined or
taken away, such as that associated with natural disasters, then
planning steps are taken to cover the expected loss or to move the
company from away from the risk. The example here is that you selected
a building next to the levee in New Orleans. The recommendation is to
move your company to a safer location. If – during the impact study
part of the planning process, you decide not to move the company, then
mitigation should include life boats and a good insurance policy with
flood protection.
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WHY US?
The logic that drives our consulting practice is what small
business needs, and similar to
what small business owners are used to. Only paying for what you need -
when you need it. We are not looking for long term careers with your firm.
Many other professions use similar methodologies, like your
attorney or CPA, but the average
business owner does not think of them for the contingency planning consulting
requirements.
We guide you through your overall
planning and recovery processes through weekly
or daily conference calls. We are here when you need us, and we only bill
you for the time when our expertise is used. We lower the cost
of contingency planning while still providing you with the best advise
available.
In some cases, for small companies we can be called upon to
eliminate the need for a full-time contingency planner or, we can help establish
or fortify an existing planning team in a larger organizations, but we are
always available for that occasion when you do need onsite expertise and
assistance in order to develop your plan. If that time ever occurs, you
will find our consulting rates to be reasonable and what you would expect to
pay.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND WITH US
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Experience in documentation
and compliance issues -- longevity and diversity.
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Knowledge: We understand your business and industry. We
have specialist for IT, Medical and Production and Manufacturing.
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Straight forward consultative skills using proven methodology.
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Professional presentations verbally and in writing.
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Good project management and communication skills. When
called upon to provide a full project, we come in to get the job done and
to get out within minimal time. We are not looking to make your company a
career.
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Clearly defined project work plan with defined deliverables.
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Advice and methodologies that will result in cost savings
when ever available. We understand the needs and budgets of the small
business.
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Flexibility, availability and a fit with your corporate culture.
WHAT WE NEED
In order to bid for your consulting business, we will want to
know:
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Your project scope and objectives as well as how you
envision us assisting you.
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Level of planning and recovery expertise currently within your
company.
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Company profile, including descriptions of computing and
telecommunications environment, company locations, number and function of
employees, mission-critical business processes, and corporate culture. If you
have a website, give us the address. Company brochures are also welcome.
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