The Essential Backup Checklist: Never Lose Data Again

Data is the lifeblood of today’s businesses, and losing it—even for a short time—can spell disaster. Yet, shockingly, a 2023 Datto survey found that 67% of small businesses have experienced data loss due to accidental deletion, ransomware, or failed backups in the past year. No company, regardless of size, is immune to this risk.

Cloud, local, and SaaS backups each play a vital role in a comprehensive data protection strategy. At Clyk, our approach is a blend—using solutions for SaaS (which covers Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Workspace and more) ensures your most important files are always recoverable. We maintain regular, incremental backups, so any lost or corrupted data can be restored to specific points in time—a game changer when minutes matter during an emergency.⁠⁠

But a backup is only as good as its last test. Industry best practice (and Clyk’s policy) is to conduct monthly restoration checks. This means we don’t just trust backups are happening, we verify that data can actually be retrieved, preventing nasty surprises down the line. According to TechTarget, companies that test their backups monthly are 4x more likely to recover quickly from incidents.

Education and engagement are crucial. We run interactive training (with a side of Clyk quirkiness!), helping your team understand why backups matter and what they should do if things go wrong. Time and again, we hear from clients who thought they were protected—until a real crisis struck. Proper training makes all the difference between chaos and calm.

Beyond technology and people, process matters. We help clients document their backup strategies, defining how long data should be kept, who is responsible, and how to escalate in an emergency. Bringing security, compliance, and peace of mind together is what turns a routine backup into a true business safety net.

Don’t let a data disaster ruin your week—or your hard-earned reputation. With Clyk, your backups are a strength, not a stressor. Let’s bring a little quirkiness and a lot of reliability to your backup plan today.⁠