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It’s been almost 60 years since Bob Dylan presented the world with the song, The Times They Are a-Changin’, and ever since, times have continued to change. In fact, a song critic said that the song was obsolete by the very changes that it predicted and was politically out of date as soon as it…

Moving from paper files to digital–or a hybrid of both–in your health care practice has so many benefits. Switching from paper to digital charts frees up so much space and allows for a smoother workflow than working with paper. Digital charts allow you to limit your contribution to landfill paper waste. Paper is getting more…

Would you believe that working with a document scanning company is more cost-effective than attempting to scan an abundance of documents in-house? What you overlook are all the hidden expenses that are eating away at your bottom-line revenue. Take the following test and see why in-house scanning might not be working in your business’ favor.…

On December 27, 2021, when the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond, Virginia was removed, a time capsule believed to be 135 years old was discovered underneath. Governor Ralph Northam Tweeted, “This is likely the time capsule everyone was looking for.” This true story illustrates how historical records can be lost and damaged in an…

Choosing a document scanning provider for your business can be bewildering. What is important; what do you need to know before embarking on a scanning project? 1.    What is your company’s scanning experience? Knowing a prospective scanning provider’s history is a great place to start to know the kind of service you will experience. Here…

The Scene of a Disaster You get a call that there has been an accident. You rush to the scene to find first responders attempting to contain the area and limit the loss. You can’t believe this is happening to you. Your company’s documents are the victim of a disaster. Information has power and losing…

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) defines the term “mission critical” as “any…information system that is defined as a national security system (FISMA) or processes any information the loss, misuse, disclosure, or unauthorized access to or modification of, would have a debilitating impact on the mission of an agency.” How do you determine…

Did you know that once you throw a paper airplane, it is no longer stationery? Sorry, my paper-related jokes are all “tear-able” (I’ll wait while you groan and roll your eyes). If you think my jokes are bad, you should know the real cost of an office being heavily dependent on paper is even worse.…

You hire the best staff. You offer the best training. You find the most comprehensive insurance. And disaster can still find its way into your business at the most unexpected times. There are no guarantees against it, so the goal is to reduce the potential damage by implementing a ready-to-go recovery plan. Here are things…

Anyone who isn’t looking for ways to lower the expense line and raise the revenue line lacks business savvy. Making good business choices requires the fine balance of trading off financial expenses for increased risk. If you are presently storing your records in a self-storage unit or considering making the move, here are some questions…