Posts by Mike LeClair
How to Long-Term Protect Your Hard-Copy Data
When the personal computer was first introduced in the 1970s, it was anticipated that by the year 2100, our civilization would be paperless. Actually, since then, offices have consumed 20% less paper, but the US population has increased by 40%. All of this is to suggest that, despite the expansion of our digital world, hard…
Read MoreWhat Is a Mobile Shredding Truck?
What Is a Mobile Shredding Truck? Shredding companies can destroy your confidential papers on-site, and they do this by sending a truck outfitted with industrial shredders. The employees of the shredding company will drive to your site, pick up your confidential documents or hard drives from the containers in your office and the material…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Recycling Your Cell Phone
The benefits of recycling your cell phone We all have cell phones these days, and they are a part of our daily lives. The majority of Americans purchase a new cell phone every 12 to 18 months, and each person generates an increasing amount of electronic garbage each year. There are already 163 million smartphones…
Read MoreBenefits of a Comprehensive Scanning, Records Storage, and Shredding Solution
Document storage, scanning, and destruction go hand in hand. Scanners, storage, and shredders, when taken separately, all contribute to effective document management. A company that offers all 3 solutions is even better. You will gain efficiency and security when you use a local, respected supplier that can offer all three services for a customized approach…
Read MoreDocument Retention and Shredding
Document Retention and Shredding You might have thought that retention dates and shredding were two significant but independent aspects of your retention plan, but in reality, they are most effective when they function in tandem. Dates of Retention Whether they are in paper or electronic form, your confidential business papers have a set lifespan. Unless…
Read MoreTOP 5 Document Scanner Questions
TOP 5 Document Scanner Questions Your company may undergo a major transformation thanks to document imaging. Prior research is crucial before implementing an imaging option. We address the top five document imaging queries in this article. Q: I want to scan my documents, should I purchase a desktop scanner? A: Desktop scanners work well for…
Read MoreWhy Your Staff Will Not Use the Office Shredder
Why Your Staff Will Not Use the Office Shredder When it comes to getting rid of paper, is the shredder always last? Do your workers dread using the shredder in the adjacent room? Your staff may avoid using the office shredder for a variety of factors, many of which may be valid. Here are some…
Read MoreSolutions for Offsite Records Management for Remote-Hybrid Organizations
Despite the fact that the majority of the world has recovered from the pandemic shutdowns, remote hybrid companies are still a growing trend in the workplace. In fact, a poll by the research and consulting firm Gartner found that 82% of executives planned to allow employees to work remotely at least occasionally. Additionally, 56% of…
Read MoreThe Advantages of E-Waste Recycling
The Advantages of E-Waste Recycling Nearly everyone in our world owns an electronic device. The production of new electrical devices uses a lot of resources and energy. Electronic devices are rapidly changing and improving, which causes older ones to be discarded and turned into e-waste. The United Nations estimates that 6.3 million tons of electronic…
Read MoreWhy You Should NEVER Store Business Records In A Self-Storage Unit
We are all looking for methods to increase revenue while decreasing but making wise business decisions requires striking a delicate equilibrium between increased risk and financial costs. Here are some questions you should be asking yourself before storing your records in a self-storage facility: Is it less expensive? If you aren’t dangerously stacking boxes all…
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