Minimize Business Interruptions: Calculating the Cost of Interruptions
Six Steps to Minimize Business Interruptions

Step 2:
After the risks have been ranked, analyze the impact of each risk. In calculating cost containment, the following should be considered:
• Lost sales or income
• Increased expenses
• Regulatory fines or contractual penalties
• Delay of business
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 40 percent of businesses never reopen after a disaster. Implementing steps to prepare for and respond to disasters can help to reduce loss. In order to protect your business from unavoidable interruptions, it is recommended that you have a plan in place.