Business Records Keeping: What You Need to Know
No matter the size of your organisation or your industry, you need to stay on top of your business record keeping. Whether you operate a small business or large enterprise, any data that relates to your operations, such as tax,
4 Features of a secure document storage facility
Choosing to store your company’s sensitive documents and records offsite can save space, time and money. It can free up prime real estate to expand other parts of the business, reduce the admin demands on staff, and make the existing
What is a defensible disposition?
The accumulation of electronic documents and files is reaching overwhelming volumes. Many businesses are simply over-retaining digital information, unsure what to keep, what to dispose of – and crucially, how and when to dispose of it. Failing to dispose of
What is a legal hold process?
If you run a small business, one thing you should know about is a legal hold process. But what is this and how can you prepare for it? Here’s everything you need to know about a legal hold. Overview of a
How to design a Records Retention Schedule
Effective information management is vital for any company. And this means that every company needs a good records retention schedule. In this post we’re going to look at how to design a records retention schedule. First, though, we’ll look at why
What is a Scanning Bureau Service?
As companies continue to digitise files for compliance, legal and storage reasons, they often require bulk scanning of legacy paper files. However, most office scanners simply aren’t built for this type of project – instead, they’re built for ad-hoc document
What are Inactive Records?
Inactive records can easily become a major issue for businesses of all sizes. Several types cause issues for businesses, but those created by the HR department can be particularly problematic. Here’s why. On average, small and medium businesses employ between 100
How to Audit Records for your Business
The auditing process is a thorough examination of all of the records an organisation holds. It’s a crucial component of maintaining operational compliance: you need to audit records to ensure that your business meets all statutory document storage and destruction
Breaking Down the Records Life Cycle
What is the records life cycle? Whether your team has an in-house system or uses an outside records management service, it is important to understand the records life cycle. You want to position your organisation to best manage personnel documents, client
What is Records Management Software?
If you work for a large company that handles its records management in house, specialised records management software is worth investing in: it can help you manage your information better and ensure compliance with statutory retention periods. However, it’s more commonly