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4 Records Management Trends Every Business Should Know About

4 Records Management Trends Every Business Should Know About

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations face a myriad of challenges and opportunities when it comes to effective records management. As remote work gains prominence, businesses grapple with the need to provide secure and accessible records for their dispersed teams. Simultaneously, the rising importance of data privacy necessitates meticulous compliance with regulations like the […]
How To Create A Records Retention Schedule? (FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE)

How To Create A Records Retention Schedule? (FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE)

Starting a small business or running a larger corporation heaps tremendous responsibility on your shoulders. With over 10.5 million small businesses formed since 2021, it’s easy to forget your internal data security. Developing a records retention policy is essential to complying with your legal requirements and keeping your secrets safe. But what are your compliance […]
Record Retention Guidelines: How Long Should You Keep Documents? (Free Downloadable Guide)

Record Retention Guidelines: How Long Should You Keep Documents? (Free Downloadable Guide)

Accumulating records and documents can pose a dilemma for individuals and businesses, as it can be difficult to determine how long to retain them before disposing of them. However, keeping records for too long can lead to cluttered spaces and excessive storage expenses, while disposing of them too soon may expose legal and financial risks. […]
Start a Record Management Program: 5 Steps to Take

Start a Record Management Program: 5 Steps to Take

It’s easy to start a records management program, and you’ll see immediate benefits. First of all, your office will be more organized and productivity will increase. Equally important, you’ll sleep better at night knowing important documents and records are securely stored. Start a records management program and you’ll boost the bottom line A June 2017 […]
Top 10 Record Management Mistakes to Avoid

Top 10 Record Management Mistakes to Avoid

Your office’s records represent a significant investment in time and resources. These records can be a key tool in protecting your organization’s liability in a variety of functional areas and provide an essential audit trail. Here are the top 10 record management mistakes that can help you avoid the pitfalls of managing your business records. […]
Understand the Records Lifecycle Process and Its Benefits

Understand the Records Lifecycle Process and Its Benefits

The practice of records management can be likened to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs—the best-known theory of motivation that lists Safety, Belonging and Self-Actualization as terms to describe the pattern through which human motivations usually move. Similarly once your sensitive documents are secure, the motivation for Records Managers to use and manage their archival records in a safe, orderly, offsite environment is the next step. The question then becomes, how does a company keep up with the various stages of its records’ lives?
Records Management: Things Every Small Business Owner Must Do

Records Management: Things Every Small Business Owner Must Do

Did you know that there are of 32 million small businesses which account for 99.9% of all US businesses? Small businesses are the lifeline of the US economy. That’s why the U.S. recognizes America’s small business owners each year with National Small Business Week. At Corodata, we hope that your small business continues to grow […]
Do’s & Dont’s For Shredding Documents

Do’s & Dont’s For Shredding Documents

What you need to know about Proper Document Shredding Crimes such as identity theft, business espionage and financial fraud are on the rise. To protect personal and sensitive information pertaining to your business, in-house or off-site document shredding is a must. Consider these dos and don’ts.
Managing Records with Corodata’s Client Portal

Managing Records with Corodata’s Client Portal

Real-time updates and more user-friendly document management capabilities make the revamped Corodata client portal an essential part of a more productive, secure, and convenient remote or hybrid workplace.
Three Posters California Businesses Use to Secure Paper Documents

Three Posters California Businesses Use to Secure Paper Documents

Data breaches have increased exponentially year-over-year—especially with accelerated digital adoption and increased human error since the pandemic began. Here are three (3) posters California businesses use to secure paper documents »