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By Darrell Zahorsky, About.com Guide to Small Business Info since 2002

Feature Article: Disaster Recovery Decision Making for Small Business

Thursday September 15, 2005
When a major disaster strikes a community, it often will forever change the area leaving small business owners with few choices but to walk away from the business being grateful human life was preserved. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates over 40% of businesses never reopen following a disaster. Of the remaining companies, at least 25% will close within 2 years.

Small business is ill equipped for disaster recovery following a major catastrophe. Without the resources of a large corporation, small business owners face tough decisions to close, sell off, or reopen the business. Learn the 9 factors you need to consider when deciding what direction to take your small business following a natural or man-made disaster. "Disaster Recovery Decision Making for Small Business"

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