pocketBCP Award

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on average people spend between 2 to 3 hours on their phone everyday
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Increased Engagement & Recognition

increase reach

increase awareness

Create stakeholder loyalty. Make the business continuity front and center of mind

STREAMLINED FOR CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Increased performance Mobile apps provide a much faster alternative than mobile web browsing. Web browsing requires a user to launch a web browser, enter a URL and wait for the site to load (providing there is adequate reception), whereas it only takes a second to launch a mobile app because the majority of the information is stored in the application itself making it possible to function offline.


Revealing inefficiency A business under threat can be viewed like a patient on an operating table. The priorities are clear: maintain the blood supply (cash flow), oxygen (communication links) and at all costs protect the vital organs (the staff and premises). Business continuity planning starts with a thorough analysis of the business to decide which parts are vital. Is that product or service really essential to what we do?
Why do we need four of those, not two? When viewed like this, the non-critical parts reveal themselves – all the procedures and resources that have appeared over the years, but which aren't really necessary.


Better communication A business continuity plan relies upon communication – being able to give the right person (who can fix the problem), the right info, at the right time. It's also the ability to keep talking to customers, suppliers and staff even if your office is a pile of rubble or just locked up and the key missing.
Normal day-to-day business can surely benefit from better communication. Whether that's having a wider range of tools at your disposal or becoming more disciplined at sending the right information to the right people.

Customers are calling out for mobile apps because they quickly connect them to businesses they most commonly want or need. Businesses are using apps to improve their processes and increase the level of accessibility their customers have to them. The point of a mobile app is to seamlessly connect and interact with customers, making it a valuable tool for the modern business.

Reduced costs - e.g. SMS and printed media.
Apps reduce staff workload by information requests and phone calls.


Keeping insurance premiums under control Insurance is an important aspect of addressing business risks, but it costs. A robust business continuity plan will demonstrate your commitment to managing risks and your insurer should consider this when calculating how much your insurance premium will be.


A negotiation tool Knowledge is power. Understanding the principles of business continuity means you can spot weaknesses in other businesses. If your main supplier is asking for a price increase ask about their business continuity plans. If you spot holes then ask why you should pay extra when there may be more reliable suppliers out there.


Increased value A business that will cope with whatever is thrown at it is a more valuable and reliable investment than others. Ensure this is factored in when asking your bank manager for a loan, when selling some equity or dealing with the new owner when you have decided to sell up and relax.


Compliance The demand for business continuity plans is now trickling down from big business to their smaller suppliers. The big supermarkets such as Sainsbury's are starting to vet suppliers.

Ease of use:

SSO Active
Users should be be able to use the same login for mobile devices and computers

pocketBCP Functionality

Access BCPs and Crisis Management Plans

Synchronise with DB

Activate plans from mobile

Access pertinent information such as team members, physical resources, recovery actions, alternate locations

Team Members: Contact team members by phone, SMS and email

Physical Resources: e.g. software, workstations, equipment, phones, tablets etc; and how many are required at different time intervals.

Third parties: Contact third parties by phone, SMS and email

Recovery Actions & Strategies: access and check-off

See alternate locations and number of staff that need to be reallocated

Boosting staff morale
To find and keep excellent staff you need to inspire confidence and maintain loyalty.
When something goes wrong they expect the business to have a plan and to cope. In return they will give you their best efforts

Recognition
The more often stakeholders get involved the sooner you will gain their buy-in. This concept is called “effective frequency” - as a rule of thumb, hearing and/or seeing your brand approximately 20 times is what will get you truly noticed.