Special Issues
5 January 2009

Ready Your Business 2008

Earthquakes, floods and fires, oh my. Each year, Mother Nature causes devastating disasters, forcing thousands of businesses to close. In fact, SBA (Small Business Association) research shows that at least 25 percent of businesses that close following disastrous events never reopen. And those that do struggle just to stay afloat. In this guide, you'll find tips and information about how to prepare for the big one or little ones that could strike.


If Disaster Strikes— Earthquakes, floods and fires, oh my. Each year, Mother Nature causes devastating disasters, forcing thousands of businesses to close. In fact, SBA (Small Business Association) research shows that at least... (read more)

Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst— All business owners must face the fact that a disaster could strike at any time. And without a crystal ball, you’ll never know when a black shadow will appear over... (read more)

Resource in the Rough— Disasters, both natural and man-made, have long been a global focus. Recently, some of those potentially devastating disasters have been hitting rather close to home. The Castle... (read more)

Homeland Security Roundtable— HERBERT: We live in an interesting time. We do have a heightened awareness of homeland security, the challenges that we face since September 11... (read more)

Data Loss…Earthquakes…Floods— When people think of homeland security, they usually think of America and the people who are plotting to blow up its buildings and subways. But to Utah’s state officials, homeland... (read more)

Kapp Construction— Michelle Collins, safety director at Kapp Construction in Ogden, had already been in the mode of mitigating hazards for her employees when she received an invitation from the Ogden Chamber... (read more)

Spreading the Word— It’s hard to imagine a severe viral bug could develop and spread, challenging today's medical resources and potentially taking down businesses and entire communities before doctors could develop a vaccine... (read more)

Coming Your Way— While we know a tsunami isn’t the most likely disaster to strike Utah, the state comes with its fair share of calamities. We’ve compiled a list of what disasters to... (read more)

Shakin’ Up Utah— Beneath Maralin Hoff’s tidy business suit and manicured nails lies the alterego of a local superhero. Seen all over town in her supervehicle of choice—a minivan stuffed with 72 hour... (read more)


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