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The Top Reasons Your Company Needs a Document Retention Plan

Running a business requires managing seemingly infinite quantities of information. But amid all the day-to-day tasks, records retention can quickly become an afterthought. Here are the top reasons your company needs a document retention plan: Compliance Although retention periods can vary from industry to industry, certain laws govern every business. Knowing which of your records…

The Biggest Data Security Risks of 2018 and What You Can Do about Them

If you followed the news headlines in 2017, you know it wasn’t a great year for information security. Data breaches hit big and small businesses across the globe. Fortunately, there’s a silver lining: information security awareness is also at an all-time high. Here’s what’s on the horizon for 2018 and how your organization can stay…

Behind the Scenes of a Professional Document Storage Service

If you’re looking for a document storage solution, it pays to do your homework. In this blog post, we offer help by taking you behind the scenes of a professional document storage service. Getting Your Records to a Records Center A document storage service offers a turnkey solution for storing and managing your documents throughout…

How to Step up Data Security in Your Business

The protection of confidential business records and data is one of the biggest challenges businesses face. It requires taking a long, hard look at where security and privacy breach vulnerabilities may exist in your company. In this blog we offer a few tips to help you be proactive and keep your information safe. Shred Everything…

Cloud Backup or Offsite Media Vaulting? We Help You Decide.

It’s easy to take your data for granted, until it’s gone for good. A single data loss incident can devastate your business. That’s why having a backup and data recovery plan is a no-brainer. Deciding between a cloud backup solution and vaulting your backup media offsite in a vault isn’t as simple. In this blog,…

3 Big Records Management Risks and How to Avoid Them

Your company should take every possible precaution to protect its records and data. Business large and small are increasingly targeted by identity theft and business fraud criminals. Here we discuss three big records management risks and how to avoid them: 1. Storing Records In-House Risk reduction is a major reason to scrap your in-house document…

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How Records Management Can Prevent Tax Season Nightmares

By Richard Steed / April 16, 2024 / Comments Off on How Records Management Can Prevent Tax Season Nightmares

Tax season can be a daunting time for businesses, filled with potential audits, scams, missing information, and late penalties. However, with effective records management practices, businesses can navigate tax season with confidence and avoid these nightmares. Here’s a detailed look at how proper records management can save your business from tax season terrors: Audit Preparation…

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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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