Off-Site vs. On-Site Document Storage
Managing paper records is tedious and time consuming. Where and how are you storing your business documents? In this blog we offer a comparison of off-site and on-site document storage. Cost Many organizations assume off-site document storage is more expensive than on-site storage, but there are several cost advantages to storing documents off-site. File cabinets…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know about Document Shredding
Document shredding is pretty straightforward, right? Actually, you’d be surprised—there’s more to it than you think. Here’s everything you need to know: Document Shredding Eases Office Space Constraints Decluttering helps foster a productive workplace. Routine shredding of outdated documents is an excellent way to declutter your office and foster an efficient and stress-free work environment.…
Read More5 Signs Your Office is Ready to Go Paperless
Many businesses have a paper problem but don’t even know it. So how can you tell if paper dependency is holding your company back from its true potential? Here are five signs your office is ready to go paperless: 1. Paper is Everywhere Paper clutter kills productivity. It starts at your desk and spills over…
Read MoreMore Reasons to Go Paperless and How to Do It
A growing number of companies are converting paper documents to digital files and reaping big benefits. If you’re still on the fence about going paperless, here are several reasons and strategies for acting now that you may not have considered: Scanning Saves Space When you’re leasing an office, it’s important to not waste space. File…
Read MoreDocument Shredding 101
Corporate identity theft and fraud has increased over the past several years. As a result, shredding confidential documents has become a necessity. But if you’ve never partnered with a shredding and destruction provider, you may not know what to expect. In this blog, we help you understand the basics of document shredding. On-Site vs. Off-Site…
Read More5 Ways to Protect Your Business from a Data Breach
Think your business is too small to have a data breach? Think again. According to Verizon’s 2018 Data Breach Report, 58 percent of data breaches recorded in 2017 happened to small and medium-sized businesses. In this blog, we offer five tips for keeping your information secure: 1. Know Where Your Information Is Stored Data breach…
Read MoreDocument Destruction Best Practices Every Business Should Follow
Whether your organization currently has a document destruction policy or is just starting one, establishing well-defined guidelines is important. Negligent shredding practices can put your staff, clients, and entire organization at risk. In this blog, we offer several best practices for destroying your documents. Adhere to Final Disposition Schedules Not retaining records long enough can…
Read More8 Benefits of a Mobile Shredding Service
These days, you must go above and beyond to protect your information. A data breach can permanently damage your business’ reputation and bottom line. Mobile shredding offers an excellent solution for minimizing your data breach exposure, but the benefits don’t end there. Here are eight ways a mobile shredding service benefits your business: 1. Identity…
Read MorePreparing for Audits with Off-Site Records Storage
Throughout the records management lifecycle, organizations are constantly subject to audits. They need to prove to regulators they have been retaining records in compliance with their legal retention obligations. If you’re not prepared, an audit can be an unpleasant experience. Auditors can show up at your business location without warning and request a wide range…
Read MoreMedia Destruction and Privacy Law Compliance
Keeping up with state and federal privacy laws is a challenge for any business. There are a handful of regulations that affect how your company discards sensitive information. In this blog, we discuss how several laws impact your media destruction practices. HIPAA/HITECH The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires healthcare providers and their…
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