Create a Routine Schedule for Staying Organized
Create a Routine Schedule for Staying Organized Earlier this week, we discussed how keeping clutter at bay can give productivity a boost, and while getting rid of unnecessary items and paperwork is all well and good, it’s even better to set up a routine schedule to maintain your newly organized space. Maybe it seems overwhelming…
Read MoreIdentity Theft Facts: What You Need to Know
Identity Theft Facts: What You Need to Know It’s easy to dismiss the idea of identity theft if you’ve never had the misfortune of being a victim, but the fact of the matter is identity theft can happen to anyone. Maybe it’s a bit uncomfortable to think about, but the sooner you realize that identity…
Read MoreLess Clutter = More Productivity
Less Clutter = More Productivity Did you know that science supports the notion that clutter can negatively impact efficiency? To paraphrase what researchers at the Princeton University Neuroscience Institute found, when your environment is cluttered, the chaos restricts your ability to focus. This applies not only to your home, but to your office environment as…
Read MoreProtect Your Business and Trade Secrets
Do you know how safe your trade secrets are? According to the Department of Commerce, theft of intellectual property (IP) costs businesses in the U.S. approximately $250 billion every year. Even larger corporations are no strangers to IP theft. In 2006, Federal agents arrested and charged an employee of the Coca-Cola Company and two others…
Read MoreStay Compliant. Know When To Shred.
Stay Compliant. Know When To Shred. While document destruction is the safest way to protect yourself from identity theft, there are some guidelines to follow for how long you should hang onto your old file boxes. First and foremost, if you’re running a business, it’s imperative to know what to shred before you actually shred…
Read MoreShredding or Recycling? With Legal Shred, You Get Both
Shredding or Recycling? With Legal Shred, You Get Both While paper is a necessity across nearly every industry, it has become quite the enemy because of its overabundance. Paper is just a given; healthcare and legal firms, to name a few, require paper documentation for a myriad of reasons, but that doesn’t mean it needs…
Read MoreNew problem for Mississippi’s beleaguered inmates: identity theft
New problem for Mississippi’s beleaguered inmates: identity theft Inmates in Mississippi’s prison system can face violent prison guards, unsanitary living conditions, and threats from prison gangs, according to federal reports. And now, adding insult to injury, allegations of inmate identity theft have been raised at two prisons near Jackson, the state’s capital, in the past…
Read MoreWe’re Members of NAID. What Does That Mean for You?
We’re Members of NAID. What Does That Mean for You? You might see and hear a lot about NAID when working with a document destruction company, and while you may not be familiar with what NAID is or what the organization does, it’s actually a crucial part of working with a shredding company. Here’s why…
Read MoreLawyer throws personal documents in dumpster
Lawyer throws personal documents in dumpster Attorney admits to tossing client’s documents in dumpster St. Petersburg, Florida — A disturbing discovery was uncovered on Saturday in a Bay area dumpster. Pages of documents containing sensitive personal information was found. Kim McMinch is a 10 News viewer who pointed out the issue at the St. Petersburg…
Read MorePersonal documents, SS numbers found in dumpster behind Orlando law firms
Personal documents, SS numbers found in dumpster behind Orlando law firms ORLANDO, Fla. — Several local law firms could be in hot water for dumping sensitive information containing client information into a dumpster. Law firms are supposed to shred or burn the information, officials said, but piles of sensitive documents, including bank account information, were…
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