Disaster Recovery Journal Summer 2025

n What tools or resources do I need to get back online? n Who can help me execute this plan quickly? Write down your answers and test your plan at least once a year. You’ll be sur prised how many small tweaks can make a big difference. 5. Keep It Updated as You Grow Your business evolves—and so should your plan. Review your BCP and DR strategy every six to 12 months, or any time you make a major change (new products, locations, team members, etc.). It’s a living document, not a one-time checklist. Why It Matters As an immigrant entrepreneur myself, I know firsthand how hard we work to create opportunity, stability, and a better future for our families. But real security doesn’t just come from effort—it comes from being ready. Business continuity and disaster recov ery may not be the most exciting part of entrepreneurship, but they are among the most important. They represent care, foresight, and leadership. By preparing for disruption, we protect not only our businesses—but our dreams. Let’s build businesses that don’t just survive but thrive—no matter what comes our way. v University and a postgraduate degree in negotiation from Universidad de Los Andes, she has built a strong career helping businesses navigate challenges and strengthen resilience. As an advocate for immigrant entrepreneurs, Ardila is pas sionate about guiding small business owners who are start ing or relocating their businesses in the U.S. She shares practical, cost-effective strategies to help them implement business continuity and disaster recovery plans, ensuring long-term sustainability even on a tight budget. Currently based in Lakeland, Fla., she works at SunPower Contractors Inc., where she plays a key role in internal communications, talent management and business resil ience planning. Through her writing and consulting, Ardila aims to empower entrepreneurs to build strong, adaptable businesses that can withstand disruptions and thrive in new markets. Juliana Ardila is a senior corporate affairs specialist with extensive experience in busi ness continuity planning, disaster recovery, corporate communications, and risk man agement. With an MBA from Southeastern

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vacy. In the early 2000s, search, social, and data brokerage businesses built and commoditized vast troves of personal information, fueling an era of hyper targeted advertising and AI-driven insights. By the 2010s, regulatory bodies and public sentiment had pushed

tegic necessity. The emergence of sensitive data as the fastest growing portion of worldwide data generation, the increasingly varied global patch work of regulatory requirements for sharing personal information, and the emergence of AI’s ability to, and depen-

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