There are two kinds of challenges to doing business. There’s the normal day-to-day stuff. And then there’s the unexpected. The things you can’t see coming until they hit you square in the face. When it comes to the second kind, having a business continuity plan makes all the difference.

If you do a quick Google search for ways to trim SMB communication costs, you’ll find plenty of articles. But that’s part of the problem. An alarming number of them suggest cost-cutting strategies that are just plain stupid. There’s no magic bullet, but our tips will make a difference in your bottom line without slowing you down.

Remote work allows for flexibility, versatility and a whole new layer of collaboration. But there are three key questions to determine if remote work will work for your business.