Protecting Your Business from Identity Theft

Protecting Your Business from Identity Theft

By now, people know what identity theft is, and business owners understand that they are responsible for protecting their customers from data breaches that could be used to commit identity theft. Did you know that the identity of a business can also be stolen? Due to the potential scope, it's an even more serious threat and can severely damage your business.

What You Need to Know About HIPAA Compliance

What You Need to Know About HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA compliance and data security is a critical part of records storage. Here's what you need to know to ensure your company is HIPAA-compliant.

Tips for Setting Up Your Permanent Home Office

Tips for Setting Up Your Permanent Home Office

Setting up a permanent home office is a necessity for many who are working from home. Here are some tips for setting up your ideal workspace to maximize space and improve your work from home efficiency.

Tips to Prep for 2021’s Taxes

Tips to Prep for 2021’s Taxes

Tax season is fast approaching. Here are some helpful tips for preparing your small business for this year's taxes.

Top 5 Business Documents You Should Be Shredding

Top 5 Business Documents You Should Be Shredding

Certain business documents must be retained before being safely destroyed. Learn about legal business document retention and destruction practices.

The Cost of Keeping Filing Cabinets Vs. Going Digital

The Cost of Keeping Filing Cabinets Vs. Going Digital

Filing cabinets comprise many companies' record storage but have hidden costs you may not be aware of. Learn about their true cost and why to go digital.

How Mobile Shredding Can Keep Your Home Office Organized

How Mobile Shredding Can Keep Your Home Office Organized

As many of us continue to work from home, staying organized is critical to productivity. Learn how mobile shredding services can assist in home office decluttering and organization.

Mobile Shredding, Security, and Working from Home

Mobile Shredding, Security, and Working from Home

Employees working from home present new security issues for businesses. Mobile paper shredding can help to ensure the destruction of sensitive data.

Personal Medical Record Storage Tips

Personal Medical Record Storage Tips

Keeping track of your medical records may not be your number one priority right now, but if you’re moving out of state, changing insurance providers, or are screenings, tests, or treatments for COVID-19 and want to keep track of unexpected increased medical costs as a result, not having those records readily available can quickly become a major headache. So what’s the best way to keep track of your medical records and avoid a hassle down the line?

4 Key Things to Know About Organizing Finances During COVID-19

4 Key Things to Know About Organizing Finances During COVID-19

With the massive disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been a challenge for many people to properly organize their finances. Fortunately, the federal government extended tax filings from April 15th to July 15th. That said, the time is rapidly approaching to get those filings done, and you might have some questions about it. Here are four valuable tips that you should know about staying financially organized during the pandemic, particularly when it comes to taxes.

Why Is Shredding Crucial for Businesses?

Why Is Shredding Crucial for Businesses?

Paper shredders and shredding have become such common practices that buying an office shredder has become a standard part of the new business shopping list along with pens, staplers, and legal pads. Yet few business owners fully realize is how important shredding is and its widespread applications.

Springtime Office Organization

	Springtime Office Organization

Despite your best intentions, every office accumulates a certain amount of clutter and disorganization. It's pretty much inevitable when you're busy, trying to keep up with all of your business obligations. Fortunately, spring is a great time to get your office organized. Getting your office organized is even more important now. Whether your staff is working from home, returning to the office as stay-at-home orders relax or, in the case of essential businesses, doing a mix of work from home and in the office, having an organized office or home office will make everything easier and more manageable.

Going Green for Earth Day

	Going Green for Earth Day

April 22 this year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the 30th anniversary of International Earth Day. It’s a time when we should all be considering our impact on the environment while doing the things we have to do in our daily lives, like protecting our personal and financial information. When you’re dealing with a small amount of documents in the home, you may consider using shredded documents for animal bedding or adding to a compost bin. If you need document destruction for your home office or business, you need to look at other options for environmentally conscious ways to protect your personal and financial information.

7 Useful Tips for Working from Home

7 Useful Tips for Working from Home

If you are like many and are new to working remotely, the days and weeks ahead can be pretty challenging. The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the lives of billions worldwide. In response, many businesses have closed their doors and instructed their employees to work from home to avoid the spread of the virus. While working from home certainly has its benefits, especially during these uncertain times, it also has its challenges.

Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Identity theft can have a devastating effect on someone's life and finances. According to the 2019 Identity Fraud Study by Javelin Strategy & Research, 2018 had 14.4 million victims of identity fraud. Out-of-pocket costs related to fraud from identity theft doubled from 2016 to 2018 to $17 billion.

Individuals aren't the only ones at risk for problems related to identity theft. Businesses who have been breached by hackers can also be liable for the theft. The best way to protect yourself and your clients is through good data practices.

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