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Celebrate Earth Day with Shredding Services
A Moon’s Perspective Sometimes, seeing things from a distance brings them into sharper focus. That was certainly the case during the early years of space exploration. In December 1968, during the Apollo 8 mission, Astronaut Bill Anders famously said, “We came all this way to explore the Moon, and the most important thing is that…
Read MoreStay Vigilant: It’s Identity Theft Awareness Month
Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the world, and its impact can be devastating. L.A. Times editor Jessica Roy shared her harrowing experience of identity theft after her wallet was stolen. Despite using unique passwords and two-factor authentication, thieves exploited her driver’s license to hijack her identity. Unfortunately, cases like hers are…
Read MoreWhat to Look for in a Shredding Provider
Have you ever played the game Bigger and Better? In this game, each team starts with a paperclip and aims to trade it door-to-door with neighbors for something larger or more valuable. The excitement builds as you exchange items, hoping to end up with the biggest or best item compared to other teams. However, two…
Read MoreEmployee Training: Building a Fraud-Aware Workforce
Your employees can be your first line of defense against fraud. Organizations that implement anti-fraud training programs experience fewer and less-costly losses, quicker resolution of fraud cases, and a stronger reputation for customer protection, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Training employees to recognize and respond to fraud is an investment in…
Read MoreInformation Destruction Guidelines for Your Business
Remember when TV and radio were free, and the idea of paying for bottled water seemed absurd? Times have changed! Today, information is the gold of the digital age. Effectively using information can mean big profits for your business, but losing or having your information stolen is like handing over cash to data thieves. Whether…
Read MoreSimplify Tax Season with a File Room Purge
You’ve probably heard Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote, “…in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” While we can’t escape taxes, we can certainly make tax season less daunting with proper preparation. The term “purge” encompasses many things, all involving the removal of unwanted, outdated, or harmful items. When it comes to your files,…
Read MoreCreating an Effective Document Management Plan for Your Business
Having a records management plan in place for your business provides the opportunity to keep your critical information secure at all times. In a time where identity theft and fraud cases continue to take place, it’s that much more important that your business is taking the right precautions to secure its data. For accounting, regulatory,…
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