Cantor Fitzgerald , a financial services company , is a prominent example of a successful implementation of a business contingency plan . In the space of two hours , the firm lost 658 of its 960 New York employees in the September 11 attacks , as well as much of its office space and trading facilities . Despite these significant losses , the firm was able to resume business within a week . It remains a successful company today
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Contingency plan