Disaster Recovery/Contingency Planning

Recent household name retailer cyber attacks are high profile examples of why Distaster Recovery/Contingency planning should be high on the priority list for all companies, but many SMEs think they will never be a target, so tend to have minimal, or no, planning in place for such eventualities.

Infact, SMEs are far more likely to be affected and are far less able to be able to reover. A recent survey showed that approximately half (50%) of UK businesses, including many SMEs, reported experiencing a cyber security breach or attack in the previous 12 months

In the UK, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up over 99% of all businesses. Yet, when it comes to disaster recovery (DR) and contingency planning, many still assume these safeguards are only necessary for large corporations with complex infrastructures and big budgets.

The truth is, SMEs are just as vulnerable—if not more so.

Whether it’s cyber attacks, hardware failure, power outages, or even extreme weather, a single unplanned disruption can have a devastating impact on operations, finances, and customer trust.

Here’s why DR and contingency planning matter for SMEs:

Downtime is expensive – even short outages can lead to lost revenue and reputational damage.

SMEs often lack in-house expertise to respond quickly and effectively to disruptions.

Resilience builds client confidence – especially in sectors where reliability is a competitive edge.

Regulatory pressure around data protection (like UK GDPR) is increasing for businesses of all sizes.

It’s not just about reacting when things go wrong—it’s about being prepared so you can bounce back faster, stronger, and smarter.

Now is the time to act!

Partnering with a specialist providers like Real World Projects Limited means you don’t have to face this challenge alone. With deep experience in building resilient infrastructure and business continuity plans tailored to SMEs, we can help ensure your business is ready for the unexpected.

Don’t wait for a crisis to expose the gaps!

Contact us now to explore practical, scalable DR solutions designed for businesses like yours.