What to Look for in a Shredding Provider

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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…

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Employee Training: Building a Fraud-Aware Workforce

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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…

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Information Destruction Guidelines for Your Business

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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…

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Simplify Tax Season with a File Room Purge

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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 The term “purge” encompasses many things, all involving the removal of unwanted, outdated, or harmful items.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,…

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Creating an Effective Document Management Plan for Your Business

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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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