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# Why BCMMetrics Works When Other Business Continuity Tools Slow You Down
Michael Herrera
Published on: June 30, 2024
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Most business continuity (BC) software solutions either overcomplicate what should be simple or leave BC teams piecing together plans with Word, Excel, and manual reports. When we built BCMMetrics, our goal was to create a platform that did precisely what continuity professionals needed, without unnecessary complexity, costs, or delays.
Here’s why [BCMMetrics](https://bcmmetrics.com/) is different, and why that matters for teams like yours.
Want to see it in action?
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## Why MHA Consulting Built BCMMetrics for Continuity Teams
Before BCMMetrics existed, many companies faced two bad options:
1. Either invest in expensive, overbuilt enterprise platforms that were hard to roll out and harder to maintain,
2. Continue using spreadsheets and static documents that couldn’t scale or support real organizational resilience.
Neither option worked well for continuity managers, risk leaders, and BC teams who do the day-to-day work. Budgets were tight, IT support was limited, and executives increasingly expected clear reporting, proven compliance, and genuine program readiness, rather than excuses.
[BCMMetrics was created based on the real-world experience of MHA Consulting](https://bcmmetrics.com/about-bcmmetrics), a business continuity consulting firm with over 25 years of experience working with clients across various industries.
That experience made one thing clear: most existing tools weren't designed for the teams who actually needed them. They were built for large enterprises with dedicated IT teams and unlimited resources, not for the people responsible for protecting organizations every day.
BCMMetrics was designed to change that.
It began as an internal tool for MHA Consulting and was later released to the public, providing BC professionals with a platform shaped by practical field experience. One that helps continuity programs run better, stay compliant, and prepare for real-world challenges without unnecessary complexity.
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## BCMMetrics: Built by BC Pros, Not Software Marketers
BCMMetrics solves real problems. We don’t sell features.
From the start, BCMMetrics was built with a different focus.
- Keep it practical: Every feature needs to directly support the real work BC teams do, such as assessments, planning, compliance tracking, and testing. Nothing extra. Nothing flashy.
- Keep it affordable: We wanted organizations to invest in resilience, not in bloated software budgets, and our [pricing](https://bcmmetrics.com/pricing) reflects that.
- Keep it accessible: BC teams should be able to manage their programs without depending on outside consultants or needing weeks of training.
- Design for speed: Implementation had to be simple. Updates had to be easy. Reporting had to be ready when leadership asked for it.
The [MHA Consulting](https://mha-it.com/news) team didn’t need to guess at the right features. Our parent company’s consulting work with hundreds of clients gave us a clear blueprint for what mattered and what didn’t.
## How BCMMetrics Cuts the Complexity Other Tools Create
Every part of our [business continuity solution](https://bcmmetrics.com/business-continuity-solutions) connects back to the original goal: help BC teams run better programs with less friction.
- Centralized Planning and Automation: [BIA On-Demand](https://bcmmetrics.com/business-continuity-solutions/bia-on-demand), [Planner](https://bcmmetrics.com/business-continuity-solutions/bcm-planner), and [BCM One](https://bcmmetrics.com/business-continuity-solutions/bcm-one) let teams manage assessments, plan creation, compliance tracking, and exercise recording from one place.
- Clear, Up-to-Date Reporting: Status tracking, dashboards, and compliance scoring give leadership a clear view of the program’s strengths and risks without digging through spreadsheets.
- Built-In Compliance Tools: Standardized [compliance assessments](https://bcmmetrics.com/business-continuity-solutions/compliance-confidence) help teams track readiness against frameworks like ISO and FFIEC, making audit preparation straightforward.
- Designed for Collaboration: Plan approvals, incident tracking tied to locations, and a single source of truth simplify how departments and teams work together.
- Continuous Improvement Support: Scenario testing, recovery validation, and lessons-learned tracking are built into the platform, helping teams improve year over year.
Nothing was added to BCMMetrics because it sounded impressive. Every feature exists because BC professionals said, "This is what we actually need."
## Stop Wrestling with Your Tools. Start Protecting Your Organization.
Business continuity is already hard enough. Your tools shouldn’t make it harder.
BCMMetrics lets teams focus on preparing, improving, and protecting their organizations, instead of wasting time battling slow systems or explaining gaps to executives.
We built BCMMetrics to get the job done, cleanly, clearly, and at a price that fits real-world budgets.
## Tired of Complex BC Tools? Try BCMMetrics Instead
BCMMetrics was built by business continuity professionals who have been where you are. It's been tested by organizations that need real answers, not marketing promises.
Ready to stop managing complexity and start managing continuity?
If you're ready for a platform that helps your BC team stay ready, stay clear, and stay in control, [schedule a demo today](https://bcmmetrics.com/demo).
## “Every part of our business continuity solution connects back to the original goal: help BC teams run better programs with less friction.”
Michael Herrera
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#### Michael Herrera
Michael Herrera is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MHA. In his role, Michael provides global leadership to the entire set of industry practices and horizontal capabilities within MHA. Under his leadership, MHA has become a leading provider of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery services to organizations on a global level. He is also the founder of BCMMETRICS, a leading cloud based tool designed to assess business continuity compliance and residual risk. Michael is a well-known and sought after speaker on Business Continuity issues at local and national contingency planner chapter meetings and conferences. Prior to founding MHA, he was a Regional VP for Bank of America, where he was responsible for Business Continuity across the southwest region.
## Other resources you might enjoy
#### [How to Audit a BCM RACI and Find Ownership Gaps](https://bcmmetrics.com/blog/audit-bcm-raci-ownership-gaps)
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[Read More](https://bcmmetrics.com/blog/audit-bcm-raci-ownership-gaps)
#### [Is BCMMetrics a Good Fit for Your Team? Here’s How to Know](https://bcmmetrics.com/blog/bcmmetrics-right-for-your-organization)
Michael Herrera
[Read More](https://bcmmetrics.com/blog/bcmmetrics-right-for-your-organization)
#### [BCM Roles and Handoffs for Small Continuity Teams](https://bcmmetrics.com/blog/bcm-roles-handoffs-small-teams-clear-ownership)
Theron Long
[Read More](https://bcmmetrics.com/blog/bcm-roles-handoffs-small-teams-clear-ownership)
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