Fractional Chief Risk Officer for Canadian SMBs

Protect Your Revenue From Cyber & Supply Chain Disruption

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Dr. Jeff Donaldson, founder of Preparedness Labs and 28-year Army veteran
Dr. Jeff Donaldson Founder. 28-year Army veteran. International risk-board member.
28Years in risk & resilience
1,000sPages published
IntlRisk boards
360+Podcast episodes
CACanadian owned

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What's In The 72-Hour Risk Brief

Real guidance from a Chief Risk Officer, sent to your inbox every 72 hours. Here is what you get.

This week's top threats

The cyber and supply chain risks hitting Canadian businesses right now, in plain words.

Where you are exposed

A quick read on the gaps most owners miss, so you can see your weak spots before they cost you.

One action you can take

Every brief ends with a clear next step. No fluff. Read it, act on it, move on with your day.

CRO-level thinking

The same lens a Chief Risk Officer uses, built for owners who do not have one on staff.

Common Worries

Maybe You're Thinking...

We're too small to be a target

Small businesses are the most-targeted and the least-prepared. Attackers know it. The brief shows you exactly where you are open, so size stops being a weakness.

Risk planning is expensive and complex

Start free. The fractional model gives you Chief Risk Officer expertise without a full-time hire. You get clear guidance every 72 hours, for a fraction of the cost.

I don't have time for this

The brief is short and ready to act on. It lands in your inbox. No meetings, no calls, no homework. Read it in a few minutes and get back to running your business.

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Trust Is Earned

Meet Dr. Jeff Donaldson

Jeff has spent his career helping people and companies stay standing when things go wrong. He has led organizations through real disasters and shares what works.

  • 28-year Army veteran
  • Professor and published author, 1,000s of pages on risk and resilience
  • Sits on international risk boards
  • Has led companies through disasters and spoken at conferences worldwide

"Gravity doesn't negotiate."

Disruption is going to happen. The prepared win. See Jeff's LinkedIn profile.

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Optional Next Steps

Start with the free brief. These are here for owners who want to go further. No pressure.

Operational Resilience System

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A one-day build of your resilience plan, plus 12 months of support.

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Threat Intelligence Membership

$99 CAD per month

Ongoing cyber and supply chain threat intelligence for your business.

  • Regular cyber and supply chain updates
  • Built for small and mid-size teams
  • Cancel anytime
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Why People Trust Jeff

Authority You Can Check

Preparedness Labs is a young brand. The proof is in Jeff's record, not in marketing spin.

Verified Authority

"28 years in the Army, a doctorate, a professorship, and a seat on international risk boards. The brief comes from real experience, not theory."

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Published Work

"Thousands of pages on risk, resilience, and preparedness, plus 360+ episodes of the Mastering Risk podcast on every platform."

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Questions

Answers Before You Ask

What is in the brief, really?
Each brief covers the top cyber and supply chain risks for Canadian businesses, the gaps most owners miss, and one clear action you can take. It reads like guidance from a Chief Risk Officer, in plain words.
How often do I get it?
Every 72 hours. You get a fresh brief in your inbox, so your view of risk stays current without any work on your part.
Is it really free?
Yes. The brief is free, with no credit card and no obligation. You can unsubscribe at any time with one click.
Who is this for?
Canadian small and mid-size business owners and operators who worry about cyber and supply chain risk but do not have a full-time risk officer on staff.
What is the fractional CRO model?
A fractional Chief Risk Officer gives you expert risk guidance part-time, for a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire. The free brief is the start. You can add hands-on help when you are ready.
How do I upgrade later?
When you want more, you can book the Operational Resilience System or start the monthly Threat Intelligence Membership. Both are linked above. There is no pressure to upgrade.
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