Accurate and efficient record keeping is key to ensuring that businesses and business owners stay on top of admin, customer service, and financials. The best way to do this is to have a records classification and keeping policy, so that it is easy to locate and refer to records whenever they are needed. If you’re […]
Did you know that records management also encompasses that of mailroom services which are an essential part of the movement of inbound and outbound documentation? The mailroom, home to a large number of incoming and outgoing mail – both in digital and hardcopy form – requires a fair amount of organisation. Without proper and efficient organisation, […]
As most business owners know, document storage is a lot more complex and costly than it sounds. It requires copious amounts of space, a reliable, up to date system that ensures easy access, as well as someone to handle important tasks such as filing, archiving and, eventually, safe and efficient document destruction. However, living in […]
While documenting your employees track record may seem a little mundane, it is an important step if you would like to ensure that your document management system works for you. Not only will it ensure that you are able to pull any information at any given time but it will also keep you protected in […]
The process of document destruction is the final stage of the document life-cycle, and is a task that is essential if you are looking to protect confidential information about your business and / or clients. As a result, simply throwing the old documents away is not an option – instead, professional document shredding is the […]
When it comes to effective records management, organisations are often left in the dark in terms of how their operations can be optimised through a few simple steps. These steps include the implementation of document management solutions, and educating staff on the life cycle of a business document. After all, the anxiety of thinking that […]
As a business owner, it is incredibly important to ensure the safety of all of your company’s documents. The question is, what is the best way in which to go about doing this? Is onsite or offsite storage the answer? While onsite storage is often thought by many to be the most ‘convenient’ option, it […]
The documentation in your business is effectively the lifeblood of your company. Keeping concise records helps you to monitor the success and progress of your business, prepare any financial payments and statements, identify and monitor employee information and progress, and have all the required client information necessary to provide your business services to them to […]
Responsible document shredding is the key to ensuring the success of your business. Not only does it ensure that you are able to get rid of unwanted or outdated documents en masse, it also prevents identity theft and the leakage of confidential and sensitive information. When it comes to document management solutions, destruction is an […]
Ever since the invention of the computer, there has been a much easier way in which to manage, organise and archive important business documents. While hard-copy documents should always be kept on hand for a minimum of five years, it is not surprising that if kept any longer, the files can quickly start to pile […]
