The past few years have brought devastating destruction to this country, from hurricanes to floods, tornadoes and earthquakes. After being spared Hurricane Andrew's wrath by only a scant breath, my eyes were opened to a reality that most business owners don't even want to think about. I watched helplessly as some of my colleagues tried to rebuild from the rubble. Huge revenues were lost. Some never recovered from their losses.
In retrospect, the precautions I took then would have done nothing to protect my business. I know as long as I live in South Florida every July through November I have to be prepared for possible devastation from a hurricane at a moment's notice. Hurricane Andrew gave me the wisdom and knowledge to know what I need to do to ensure my family and business can survive and function the next time around.