Disasters or tragedies in the family can strike families in many ways – Mother Nature, sickness and computer problems, even big problems for your business. Do you have an action plan on how to make your home business if a disaster were to strike? Otherwise, it is absolutely necessary. A plan guarantees you to not only be a manager of your business, but the stress will decreases, because they have already prepared for the unexpected. Here are four tips to help you manage the unexpected.
1. Stay work throughout the event, customers understand as long as you contact them. Be honest that things may take a little longer than usual, but keep their customers updated as often as possible. Communication is the key. Most people will understand the delay, provided they are aware. If you are in the position where you can not work or can not finish a project, be clear and honest about the situation and seek a settlement that is acceptable. They also let you know as soon as possible so they can prepare. Do not wait until the last minute to give his opinion about a potential problem. If you are fighting for a sick child, try to work when the child is sleeping, and even compared to other times, the stress at work. Make a schedule of what must be done to achieve as much as possible during these hours.
2. Do not be afraid to seek help – As mothers, we tend to think that we are capable of everything that happens in us to manage. Unfortunately, the case is not always as simple as we think. There are moments that allow us to ask for help. When a tragedy occurs, it is overwhelmed, find someone you trust and ask for help. Often, only one answer for customers on their behalf may have the pressure. Allow someone to help when needed, can also be difficult because they may feel they are part of the aid in a difficult situation. So do not be afraid “to let others know. We are all winners when we work together and help each other. When our transaction in a year does not going well, it will make a pain. He was awake for most of two days. In this case, I knew in advance whether the operation would be the case, but I had no idea what should I do for his recovery. It was not possible to work in his sleep, nor for just go a sleep. I realized that I needed not only assistance, business-wise, but need help with it, so I can take a little rest. Although it was sobering to realize that it needed help, I could not do anything, it was like losing a great time with the family, if you have not asked for some help.
3. Be ready for the worst – because you never know what the future holds, it is always better to be prepared. As the old proverb, “Better safe than sorry.” One of the best ways to help prepare the Interior Ministry Recovery Plan: Disaster Preparedness for Your Home by Diana Gale ennen authors and Patty. This book covers all the basic elements of a disaster recovery plan in place now so that when disaster strikes your home or business in case of emergency you can get your business back up and running quickly and smoothly . Ennen states, “In my case, this manual contains a lifeguard, as a resident of South Florida.” I have eight major hurricanes over the past two years with Hurricane Katrina and Wilma prepared by a direct hit on the county Broward, where vivo. I have been without electricity for two weeks with Hurricane Wilma. If I had prepared would like my clients my business has suffered. ” Gale also know the value of this book that I lived in New York after 9 / 11 and had the task of developing a similar policy for a company that worked at that time. Both are aware of the importance of ensuring your company is able to support what has to offer this hurricane or disaster (including a flight at the office or fire).
4. Get a map – There are moments in life that simply confused and are not able to accomplish everything on their own. This time you connect with what should and what must be done. Keep track of homework, how often do you and highlight how you finish the situation. Keep a list of passwords in a safe protected place. Make sure your family (or who can help you during this period) in a position to advance, even with if you’re away from home is. If possible, train someone to rely on what you do every day (at least the most important things), so if the unexpected arises you will not be taken up. Tragedy comes in many forms, but when you’re ready, you can avoid a lot of unnecessary stress. When tragedy strikes, we want to focus on what’s important in life, your family and yourself. With proper planning, you can.