Data loss and extended downtime can cripple a small business. In fact, 94% of companies that experience a major loss of data go out of business. That’s why local technology gurus X-BAR and Storage Craft have teamed up to present a free lunch and learn event, Disaster Survival and Business Continuity for the Small Business, on Friday, November 20th, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.

Brad Benner of X-Bar and Mark Baird of StorageCraft will speak about new, affordable disaster recovery and business continuity solutions, in addition to:

•   Why backing up your data is no longer sufficient
•   Why disaster recovery and business continuity are now the key to surviving
•   How easy and affordable it is to protect your data, dramatically reduce downtime, and ensure the survival of your business

Attendees will be entered for a chance to win Microsoft Office 2007 Professional 2007, StorageCraft ShadowProtect Desktop Edition, and more.

For more details on this event, or to register, visit the X-BAR event site.

For information on how to protect your home or business from threats such as H1N1 or pandemic flu, flooding, or severe winter weather, visit Seattle’s Office of Emergency Management.