Posts Tagged ‘document security’
How a File Room Cleanout Can Transform Tax Season
Spring cleaning isn’t just for your living space—it can also breathe new life into your tax season routine. According to a recent survey by the American Cleaning Institute, cleaning not only improves your mental and physical well-being but also gives you a sense of accomplishment. But while 80% of people prefer to tackle spring cleaning,…
Read MoreWhen to Switch from One-Time Shredding Service to Recurring Shredding Service
“They say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself” is a quote from Artist Andy Warhol. A key to being efficient is to keep up with change over time. Your business made the decision some time ago to use the shredding services of a professional shredding company because you wanted to…
Read MoreMedia Destruction and Privacy Law Compliance
There’s a Beast in the Shadows It’s watching you, day after day, wondering how long before you’re going to do something about it. It wonders if you’re just ignoring it, hoping it will go away on its own, or if you’ve become oblivious to its existence and you’re unaware of the danger it presents. It…
Read MoreObserve Financial Awareness Day by Protecting Your Identity
Your True Identity How do people identify you? The way you dress or style your hair? By your personality? By the things you have done? In many ways, this is your true identity. These are identifiers that that you have some amount of choice over that have made you who you are. But there is…
Read MoreThe Real Cost of Storing Your Files On Site
What is the Bottom Line? At the end of a home improvement project, have you ever discovered there were many unexpected or overlooked things that significantly increased the final cost? Or you want to take that quick getaway vacation, so you grab a hard-to-believe low-cost plane ticket only to realize it’s not a bargain after…
Read MoreTips for Preserving and Protecting Archival or Business Records
In a world where digital record keeping is attempting to replace physical records, the task of preserving and protecting archival and business records may feel like an ongoing challenge. But it doesn’t have to be—it just requires following some simple guidelines. Here’s our short list of tips for you to consider following. 1. Organize Your…
Read MoreKey Questions to Ask a Document Scanning Provider
Choosing a document scanning provider isn’t always easy. Not every scanning company offers expertise, value, and dependability. To make sure you choose a qualified and capable document scanning provider, ask the following questions: Q: Do you offer workflow or conversion scanning? A: Every business has unique document conversion needs, so it’s important to make sure…
Read MoreThe Risks of Storing Documents In-House
Businesses rely on paper records to support their administrative needs and legal requirements. Many organizations store them wherever they can find space, including boxes, closets, shelves, drawers, file cabinets, etc. But these storage options come with a host of problems. In this blog, we discuss the risks of storing documents in-house. Security If you’re not…
Read More5 Document Disposal Mistakes to Avoid
As a business owner, privacy protection falls squarely on your shoulders. If sensitive information is stolen and compromised on your watch, you and your company can face serious legal and financial repercussions. Here are five document disposal mistakes you should avoid at all costs: 1. Ignoring Final Disposition Dates Keeping documents longer than necessary is…
Read More5 Tips for Choosing a Scanning Service Provider
Are you considering going paperless? Choosing a scanning services provider can be stressful. Not every scanning company meets the criteria you deserve. In this blog, we offer five helpful tips for choosing a scanning services provider. 1. Verify Experience and Ability Document scanning requires more than technology; experience and ability are just as important. You…
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