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The Top Reasons to Store Your Business Records Offsite

Staying on top of your business records is stressful during the best of times. It is even more challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this blog, we offer several compelling reasons for storing your business records offsite. 1. Data Security Few organizations have the necessary security protocols to keep sensitive information out of the wrong…

7 Undeniable Reasons to Shred Your Documents

Are you shredding unwanted financial documents, employee records and customer files? Every business, including yours, has confidential information that must be discarded. In this blog, we explain the top reasons to shred your documents. 1. Data Breach Prevention Identity thieves and fraudsters are always on the prowl for confidential data. Nothing is off limits, including…

6 Data Protection Myths, Debunked

As a business owner, you know your data best. But you may not know the best way to protect it. In this blog, we debunk several data protection myths. Myth 1: My Data is Safe When I Take My Backup Tapes Home Taking your backups home is a liability. Your tapes can be lost or…

5 Identity Theft Prevention Tips

Identity thieves are active during the holiday shopping season, which is why December is National Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month. In this blog, we offer strategies for keeping your personal information under wraps. 1. Shop Safe Online With more Americans shopping online in 2020, cyber criminals are more active than ever. Always use a…

Answers to the Top 5 Document Imaging Questions

Document imaging can play a vital role in transforming your business. Still, knowing the facts is important when moving ahead with an imaging solution. In this blog, we answer the top five document imaging questions. Q: Should I buy a desktop scanner to image my documents? A: Desktop scanners are fine for imaging one or…

Answers to Your Media Storage and Rotation Questions

Your data is the lifeline of your business. As a result, it’s critical to consider how your backup media is protected and managed. In this blog, we answer your media storage and rotation questions. Q: What are best practices for protecting my backup data? A: Your backup media should be safeguarded from unauthorized access and…

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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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