Posts by Mike LeClair
Ever wonder what is in the Storage Unit next to yours?
Here are some inquiries you should be asking yourself before preserving your records in a self-storage unit, whether you already do so or are planning to do so: Is it less expensive? If you aren’t dangerously stacking boxes all the way to the ceiling, you are probably renting and paying for more space than you…
Read MorePrepare for Your Year-End Paper Purge Now
Prepare for Your Year-End Paper Purge Now Most people and businesses will retain so much paperwork, from bills to tax documents. When the filing cabinet becomes full, you might start making stacks in various locations like closets or around your desk. When the papers start to overwhelm your space, it’s time to prepare for a…
Read MoreRisks Associated With Keeping Outdated IT Equipment
There are risks associated with keeping outdated IT equipment, here are some things to consider when you dispose of your old equipment. Cancel your software subscriptions Make careful to cancel or transfer any software subscriptions present on the devices before you remove your equipment. You can easily deactivate the services on the outdated equipment and…
Read MoreThe Pit Falls of Self-Storage for Business Records – a typical scenario for a business using a Self-Storage Unit
Most of the current company files are within reach and can be swiftly accessed as needed in my workplace. I keep a lot of the older, less-needed files off-site due to the office’s lack of space, so I just rented a cheap self-storage unit close to our location. I typically sprint to the unit during…
Read MoreDo you have a secure and dependable records management system at your accounting firm?
Do you have a secure and dependable records management system at your accounting firm? An accounting firm needs a comprehensive records management plan including a timeline for document retention. Documents kept longer than necessary put the business and clients at serious danger of identity theft. The chance of your clients’ information being stolen is considerably…
Read MoreFour Document Storage Myths, Dispelled
It can be difficult to know how to save papers without the proper information. Should you store them inside or hire a self-storage facility? We intend to address any misunderstandings in this blog. Here are four widespread misunderstandings about document archiving that might be expensive for your company. Myth 1: Office Document Storage Is Secure…
Read MoreWhat Exactly is A Certificate of Destruction?
What Exactly is A Certificate of Destruction? A Certificate of Destruction is a straightforward document that could be overlooked. Lets take a look at each word in it as defined: Certificate: a document containing a certified assertion, particularly one about the veracity of a claim. Destruction: The act or state of being eliminated or destroyed.…
Read MoreE-Waste Disposal and Data Security: How to Safeguard Sensitive Information
E-Waste Disposal and Data Security: How to Safeguard Sensitive Information There were over 16 billion mobile phones in use worldwide, and 5.3 billion of those were predicted to end up as e-waste. They are the fourth most typical kind of e-waste that is abandoned in a drawer, closet, or storage space. More worrisome is the…
Read MoreInsider’s View of a Records Storage Facility
Having trouble finding space to save your company’s files? Have you ever wondered how a business that stores records operates? We take you inside a records center in this blog article. Security Records centers can only be entered by records management experts who have undergone background checks and security clearance. Visitors are escorted by authorized…
Read MoreA Combined Scanning, Storage, and Shredding Solution Ensures Complete Security of your Vital Documents
A Combined Scanning, Storage, and Shredding Solution Ensures Complete Security of Your Vital Documents There’s something about multiples, particularly threes, that make each individual element much more powerful. For example, the Rule of Three that says a trio of entities, such as events or characters, is more humorous, satisfying, and effective. The combined use of…
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