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Understanding the Basics of Disaster Recovery

Few businesses can withstand Mother Nature’s destructive forces. When it comes to natural disasters, earthquakes and wildfires pose the greatest threats to California businesses. But the truth is, even a flood or power outage can paralyze your company. That’s why it’s important to have a strategy that helps you resume operations as quickly as possible.…

Records Management Tips for Tax Season

Tax season is one of the most stressful times of year for many small business owners. But there’s still plenty of time to get your documents in order and update your records management practices. Here we share several tips you can use during tax season and throughout 2019. File Early Filing your taxes early doesn’t…

Behind the Scenes of a Document Scanning Service

Storing and managing paper records is time consuming and expensive, which is why organizations looking to save space and money invest in a professional document scanning solution. If you’re considering hiring someone to digitize your paper records, here’s what you should expect: Assessment Every business has unique document management needs and workflow requirements. As a…

6 Questions to Ask a Document Storage Provider

Finding a dependable document storage provider takes patience and requires due diligence. In this blog, we help you streamline your decision-making process by offering several key questions to ask a prospective vendor. 1. How long have you been in business? Your retention inventory may have to be stored for several years, so you need assurance…

6 Privacy Protection Tips for the Holiday Season

The holiday season is the peak time of year for shopping, gift giving, and donating to your favorite charities. It’s also prime time for identity theft and scams. Scammers and identity thieves come out in full force during the holidays. In this blog, we offer six tips for safeguarding your identity and wallet.   1.…

7 Questions to Ask a Potential Data Protection Provider

There’s no shortage of vendors who offer data protection services, but choosing the right provider for your specific business needs can be a challenge. In this blog, we offer seven questions to ask a potential data protection partner: 1. Where is my offline data stored? Any provider can store backup tapes in a room protected…

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Answers to Your Questions about Medical Records Scanning

By Richard Steed / March 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Answers to Your Questions about Medical Records Scanning

In the fast-evolving landscape of healthcare, the transition from paper records to digital solutions has become a hot topic. Amidst the buzz, you might wonder if making the shift is a justified commitment or just a passing trend. Let’s dive into the questions you may have about medical records scanning and unravel the reasons why…

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Navigating Tax Season with Efficient Records Management

By Richard Steed / February 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Navigating Tax Season with Efficient Records Management

While some may suggest paying taxes with a smile, the IRS prefers monetary contributions. A better approach to the tax season is to ensure that your records are well-organized and complete, making the entire tax preparation process more successful and less stressful. Here are key suggestions for efficient records management during tax season. 1. Identify…

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Records Center Storage vs. Self-Storage: A Detailed Comparison

By Richard Steed / January 15, 2024 / Comments Off on Records Center Storage vs. Self-Storage: A Detailed Comparison

Comparing Apples and Oranges The popular saying about comparing apples and oranges is a lighthearted way of explaining that an evaluation of two things is extremely difficult or impossible because the two things being compared are so different. When considering storage options, the choice between a records center storage company and a self-storage facility might…

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Important Things to Consider When Storing and Managing Legal Records

By Richard Steed / December 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Important Things to Consider When Storing and Managing Legal Records

Many of us choose our professions based on our personal interest and ability to perform in that industry. Unfortunately, the eagerness to thrive and succeed in a certain business sometimes fades with the realization that the job also entails other things that are unappealing or challenging. I’ve often seen gifted leaders get bogged down by…

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Ensuring Records Management Compliance for Healthcare Organizations

By Richard Steed / November 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Ensuring Records Management Compliance for Healthcare Organizations

As a healthcare organization, what does records management compliance mean to you? Is it primarily about safeguarding patient information? Here’s a reminder of the key areas where compliance is essential in case your records management practices have been affected by your daily workload. HIPAA Compliance The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the…

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It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Are You Protected?

By Richard Steed / October 11, 2023 / Comments Off on It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Are You Protected?

With the rise of smartphones and other advanced technology in the last 20 years, the cybersecurity world has grown significantly. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and is a great time to review and upgrade your knowledge of cyber threats. Here are our recommendations for keeping your digital world secure and protected from online dangers. 1.…

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Avoid These 5 Records Management Mistakes

By Richard Steed / September 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Avoid These 5 Records Management Mistakes

On September 1, the legendary Margaritaville singer, Jimmy Buffett, passed away. Despite having only one of his songs in the top 10, he was an incredibly successful music billionaire. I think one of the things that made him popular with his “Parrot Head” fans was that his songs and concerts depicted a relaxed lifestyle that…

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Tips for Finding the Right Records Management Provider

By Richard Steed / August 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Tips for Finding the Right Records Management Provider

I grew up with three older brothers. The disadvantage was that I was the last to benefit from well-worn hand-me-downs. The advantage was that those well-worn items would only make it to me if they had passed the test of surviving three boys. It was the same with their experiences growing up. They would pass…

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Tips for Moving from Paper to Digital Document Management

By Richard Steed / July 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Tips for Moving from Paper to Digital Document Management

Digital document management is a system used to store documents and information in a manner that: Reduces file search time Reduces the potential of lost files Increases file retrieval rate Frees up expensive physical office space Increases security by making it harder for files to be lost, misfiled, seen or stolen Backups can be easily…

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Proactive Approaches to Data Security

By Richard Steed / June 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Proactive Approaches to Data Security

If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It This old saying is thought to be attributed to Thomas Bertram Lance, a staff member in President Jimmy Carter’s 1977 administration. In the May 1977 newsletter, Nation’s Business, Lance is quoted as saying he can save Uncle Sam billions of dollars if he can get the government to…

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