No XPM Backup? No BCP. It’s that simple.
The Absence of a BCP Reveals a Deeper Problem:
Not having a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) in place isn’t just about lacking a backup. It raises a glaring red flag that you haven’t even considered the very real possibility of disruption to your business. In a tightly regulated industry like accounting, this oversight is not only unfathomable, but it’s also downright irresponsible.
Bad stuff happens. Black swan moments are real. Think back to the COVID lockdowns – who could have predicted that? Or the recent CrowdStrike incident that sent shockwaves through the digital world. And now, the Xero outage, leaving countless businesses paralysed due to their reliance on a third-party provider. These are real-life events that most hadn’t even considered.
These incidents underscore a critical point: your practice’s survival isn’t guaranteed. A BCP isn’t just a document; it’s a meticulously crafted strategy that involves identifying critical processes, assessing risks, and developing detailed procedures to maintain operations during disruptions.
Without a BCP, you lack tested runbooks, leaving you scrambling and improvising in a crisis. This can lead to costly delays, errors, and further damage to your business. Many underestimate the far-reaching impact of downtime. Beyond lost revenue, consider the damage to client relationships, employee morale, and your hard-earned reputation.
The stark reality is: a non-existent BCP leaves your practice vulnerable and unprepared. It’s not a matter of if a disaster will happen, but when.
Furthermore, not having a backup of your Xero data is a direct violation of Xero’s Terms of Use. This puts you in breach of contract, potentially jeopardizing your access to the platform and exposing you to legal liabilities. Where is your compliance auditor in all of this? Are they aware of this blatant disregard for the very foundation of your business operations?
The stark reality is: a non-existent BCP leaves your practice vulnerable and unprepared. It’s not a matter of if a disaster will happen, but when.
It’s a matter of business survival. Ignoring the need for a BCP is like neglecting to wear a seatbelt while driving. It’s a calculated risk that could have devastating consequences. A BCP is your safety harness, protecting your practice from the unexpected. The consequences could be devastating, both for your clients and your practice. It’s time to take your business’s resilience seriously and invest in a robust BCP. Your practice’s future depends on it.
It’s time to take action. Protect your livelihood. Secure your practice’s future.
A reliable backup solution like Control-C isn’t just an option; it’s a necessity.
Don’t wait for disaster to strike. Implement Control-C today and ensure your firm’s data is safeguarded.
Sincerely,
The Control-C Team
