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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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…