{"id":21909,"date":"2025-08-08T13:59:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T13:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.otava.com\/?p=21909"},"modified":"2025-08-08T13:59:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T13:59:49","slug":"common-mistakes-in-small-business-disaster-recovery-and-how-to-avoid-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.otava.com\/blog\/common-mistakes-in-small-business-disaster-recovery-and-how-to-avoid-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Mistakes in Small Business Disaster Recovery (and How to Avoid Them)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Downtime hurts. For small businesses, it can be fatal. According to recent industry data, outages cost companies an average of $9,000 per minute<\/a>. That\u2019s a staggering figure when every dollar counts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what\u2019s even more concerning is how few small businesses are prepared to recover. A report from Inc. notes that 60% of small businesses<\/a> shut down within six months of a cyberattack if they lack a recovery plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why a disaster recovery plan for small businesses is essential. Recovery success depends not on perfect protection but on practical readiness. That means having a plan you can count on. One that doesn\u2019t just exist on paper but comes alive when the worst happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This mindset aligns closely with the \u201cRecover\u201d phase of our S.E.C.U.R.E.\u2122 Framework<\/a>. Recovery isn\u2019t a checkbox but a living, tested system that activates in real time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, we\u2019ll explore the most common mistakes small businesses make in disaster recovery and how to avoid them using proven, strategic solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>1. Treating Disaster Recovery Like a One-and-Done Task<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many businesses create a disaster recovery plan once and never return to it. That\u2019s dangerous. Threats evolve quickly, and what worked a year ago may fall short today. Cybercriminals innovate, infrastructure changes, and business priorities shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When recovery plans don\u2019t stay aligned with these moving parts, they create a false sense of security. This can delay response times or completely derail recovery efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our DRaaS platforms<\/a>, powered by Zerto, Veeam, and VMware, evolve with your business. Whether you\u2019re scaling workloads, migrating to the cloud, or shifting compliance priorities, our solutions adapt without disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>2. Assuming Backup = Recovery<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Backing up data is essential. But it\u2019s not the same as recovering operations. A backup gives you copies. A recovery plan gives you continuity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference lies in the following details: <\/p>\n\n\n\n