Picture this: A thunderstorm rolls through Northwest Arkansas, knocking out power to your office. When the lights flicker back on, you discover your server has crashed—and the last backup was six months ago. Panic sets in as you realize customer orders, financial records, and years of data are gone. This isn’t a scene from a horror movie. It’s a reality for businesses that rely on luck instead of a real disaster recovery plan.
The harsh truth is that 60% of small businesses never reopen after a major data loss event, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Whether it’s a storm, ransomware attack, or even a simple human error (we’ve all accidentally deleted the wrong file), disasters strike without warning. Yet many business owners still cross their fingers and think, “It won’t happen to us.” Hope might be a virtue, but when it comes to protecting your business, it’s a gamble you can’t afford.
The problem isn’t just the disaster itself—it’s the domino effect that follows. Downtime costs small businesses an average of $427 per minute, as reported by Gartner. Even a brief outage can lead to missed deadlines, angry customers, and reputational damage. Worse, 93% of companies that lose critical data for 10 days or more file for bankruptcy within a year. The stakes are high, and in today’s digital age, “waiting to see” isn’t a strategy—it’s a death wish.
So why do so many businesses neglect their disaster recovery plan? Some assume their team can “figure it out” in a crisis. Others think their old external hard drive or manual cloud backups are enough. But here’s the catch: Traditional backups often fail when you need them most. They might be outdated, corrupted, or stored in the same location as your primary systems (meaning a flood or fire destroys both). And let’s be honest—manually backing up data is tedious, so it’s easy to procrastinate until it’s too late.
At Apollo IT Services, we’ve seen businesses learn this lesson the hard way. That’s why our Managed Backup & Disaster Recovery solution isn’t just about storing data—it’s about ensuring your business can survive the worst-case scenario. Here’s how we do it:
First, we automate everything. Our system creates encrypted backups of your critical files, applications, and systems, storing them securely both locally and in a remote server. Next, we implement ransomware-proof backups, which means even if hackers encrypt your primary systems, your data stays untouched and ready to restore. Finally, we don’t just set it and forget it. We regularly test your backups to guarantee they’ll work when disaster strikes, because finding out your backup failed during an emergency is like discovering your parachute won’t open mid-fall.
The best part? Recovery time isn’t measured in days—it’s measured in minutes. If your systems go down, we can spin up a replica of your entire environment, letting your team work seamlessly while we repair the damage. Whether it’s a single deleted file or a full-scale ransomware attack, we ensure your business keeps moving forward.
You might wonder, “Is this really necessary for my business?” Consider this: 96% of companies with a trusted backup and disaster recovery partner fully recover from attacks, compared to just 37% of those who go it alone. The math is simple—preparation is cheaper than desperation.
If you’re still counting on luck to protect your business, let’s change the game. Schedule a free Backup Plan Review with Apollo IT this month. We’ll analyze your current strategy, show you where the gaps are, and build a recovery plan tailored to your business. No jargon, no pressure—just peace of mind.
After all, hope is for lottery tickets. Your business deserves better.
Founded in 2015 in Austin, TX, Apollo IT Services is Northwest Arkansas’ trusted partner for stress-free cybersecurity and IT management. With offices in Austin and Northwest Arkansas, our team combines cutting-edge tools with a zero-ego approach to keep your business safe, compliant, and focused on growth.