Records Management

The longer you live somewhere, the more stuff you’ll accumulate. And if you never throw anything out, you could find yourself lost – in extreme cases, literally – amidst the clutter. But if you follow our advice on how to declutter

For the past 20 years, records management has been in the midst of a digital renaissance – one that shows no signs of slowing down or stopping. Innovations, disruptions, and general improvements have modernised a field that was once synonymous

Businesses in the UK have to comply with various data laws in order to operate. A lack of compliance with any regulation – be it personal data protection or sector specific legislation - can result in reputational damage and/ or

Good tax record retention is a key characteristic of any well-organised business or self-employed individual. Tax records provide objective evidence of financial activities and typically include payslips, invoices and receipts – amongst other types of document. Careful retention of these documents

Efficient record keeping in schools is incredibly important – they are various types of documents and files these institutions must manage. There are strict guidelines about which documents should be retained, how long schools need to keep them and when and

Starting a business is becoming an increasingly tempting proposition for many people. The idea of quitting the day job and setting up a business doing what you love sounds like a dream for many. But running a business – any business

The formal practice of records management has a surprisingly interesting history. Over a century ago, attitudes and processes were far less methodical, and records were retained in a haphazard fashion – if at all. Changing laws, technologies and the needs

If you’ve watched the new Marie Kondo series on Netflix, you’re probably aware of the dangers of clutter – and the supposedly life-changing magic of tidying up. It’s a philosophy that works well for life, where a messy home can

Saving documents on a shared system is a common and logical way to maximise accessibility to company documents. But it will only work if it’s organised in a way that means everyone can easily sort through them and find relevant

Small business success depends on a number of crucial factors: strong leadership, good cashflow management, loyal customers, and more. Whatever factors apply to your business, they’re all underpinned by smooth operational processes. Poor records management can have a significant impact on