Recruiters are often prepared for business disasters such as late payments, loss clients and job candidates who don't quite pain out.  But many recruiters have failed to consider how they would operate their business during a natural disaster or other emergency that could potentially affect their business.  Here are some things you should consider when preparing your business for emergencies and disasters:

1.    How will your business continue to operate during and after the emergency?  You may want to consider creating alternative work processes that allow you to continue operating under various conditions.  Reduced labor, reduced communications or the inability to travel can all affect your ability to do business. Prepare for these potential problems in advance.

2.    Make copies of all of your important documents such as customer data, payroll records, tax and accounting records.  You may want to create an electronic copy as well as a paper copy that is kept offsite in a secure location.

3.    Create a post-emergency communications strategy that will allow you to connect with clients to let them know you are still operating.

Visit http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance/disasterpreparedness/index.html to get more information about how to prepare your business for emergencies and disasters.