Fiducia TogetherBusiness continuity in practice
Testing the plan rather than writing it. The part that gets skipped.
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What it means
This is the operational half of business continuity: actually rehearsing what you would do.
Why it matters
Plans that have never been tested fail at the first contact with reality — the backup that does not restore, the contact list that is only in the system that is down, the key nobody else has.
What it looks like in practice
Test one thing a quarter: restore a file from backup and time it, ring the alternative supplier, work a day from the alternative location.\n\nKeep a printed copy of the plan and the contacts.
What to watch out for
Assuming a cloud provider's resilience is your continuity plan. It covers their outage, not your account being locked or your data being deleted.
Where to get proper advice
The NCSC's small business guidance, free. Your insurance broker on business interruption cover.
Where to read more
Last reviewed 2026-08-28 by Fiducia Together · Next review due 2027-08-28
Please note: This page explains what a term means. It is general information, not legal, financial, tax or investment advice, and it does not know anything about your business. Before you sign, file or commit to anything, check it with an accountant, a solicitor, or the official guidance we link to.