Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to disasters, both natural and human-caused, that can cause lengthy periods of downtime. While many small business owners have taken some steps to protect themselves against disasters, few have a formal plan in place. According to Nationwide, 75 percent of business owners reported having off-site storage for vital business records, but 68 percent have no written disaster recovery (DR) plan. A comprehensive DR plan includes many facets of an organization, including computers, network, phones, employees, and customers. The major elements of any good DR plan include data replication, definition of priorities, role assignments, inventory of assets, and a remote work strategy. Disaster Recovery as a Service solutions have become increasingly popular for businesses that need help with planning and execution. One in four businesses never reopen after a disaster, so it’s important for small businesses to have a formal DR plan in place.