Mortality, disaster, unforeseen health issues. What happens if we become ill? Need to prepare for maternity leave? Who understands our complex business systems, knows our passwords, is authorized to be our second-in-command? Avoidance and procrastination are common reactions when such topics arise. Getting a solid business contingency plan in place, though, frees up our time, energy, and mental capacity to focus on our work. Enter Mary Beth Simon of Niche Partnership Consulting. Mary Beth coaches entrepreneurs and individuals in how to create contingency plans that empower their second-in-command to keep business and life running smoothly in an emergency.