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Risky Business

By Carrie Madren

Micro-business owners inevitably assume risks in their pursuit of rewards. To slash the odds of a setback—or worse, a crisis—it’s wise to prevent accidents before they happen.

“Risk management isn’t something you have to do every day,” says Jeffery Zbar, a home office expert who runs ChiefHomeOfficer.com. “But if you don’t do it at all, it can shut you down as a business.”

Risk management steps, such as the four below, will keep your business running smoothly.

RISK: Depending On Your Hard Drive For Storage
SOLUTION: Back Up Your Backup

Duplicate important electronic documents often. B...