A workflow is the sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from the initial stage to final completion. Document Management When it comes to document management, the workflow is an important element to get right. When this process works well it has a positive effect on each department in the organisation. When… Read more »
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Moving office? Don’t get dragged down
So you have decided it is time to say goodbye to your old office, time to move – onwards and upwards. It’s a happy decision because it means you are moving to another chapter of your business life. However, it can also be a stressful time and the more you can do to lessen this… Read more »
5 Benefits of Scanning your Paper Files and Documents
Have you ever been looking for a specific document but you can’t find it? So you’re left spending valuable time routing through files and cabinets. As an organisation, a well-managed document space will be a huge time-saver. Digitising your files will enable you to locate, manage and store your company’s documents. It also keeps you… Read more »
Will a scanned copy do for Revenue?
For many years the typical business would do their tax return and then haul large boxes of receipts and invoices to a storage room where they would sit and collect dust. Occasionally an auditor would arrive and the boxes would be hauled down to the office to be inspected. Those days are rapidly disappearing and… Read more »
3 quick things you can do for GDPR
There is much discussion around GDPR at the moment and while the information available is very valuable it can all get a bit too much sometimes. If you have started down the road of getting ready for GDPR then that is great. However, if you are yet to start (and don’t worry, many others are… Read more »
Paper is a cost you could do without
A paperless office, often referred to as a paper-free office, is a work environment in which the use of paper is eliminated or greatly reduced. Ever since the 1970’s the concept of life in a modern office would have never had included paper. The belief was that there would be such advances in technology that… Read more »
Paper – From the Silk Road to the Cloud
Something we use every day, in such a simple manner can often be taken for granted but the wonderful white paper we write on has an interesting history. Although parchment or papyrus can be traced back to the Egyptians, actual paper was invented in China, around 100 BC, by a gentleman called Ts’aiLun. It’s noted… Read more »
Automating Accounts Payable
In any medium sized business there will be a variety of departments. Most companies will have a marketing department that like to spend money building the company brand. The Sales department will often offer special deals that erode the gross margin. HR departments will look for money to spend on training courses. It seems like… Read more »
Medical charities need to control their documents
Regardless of the industry a business operates in, there will be regulations and compliancy issues that need to be adhered to. When it comes to charities there will be additional layers of expectation involved. Medical charities in particular may have extremely sensitive information at their disposal. Irish charities today have become very professional in their… Read more »
Data Controllers
With the introduction of GDPR come a few new terms, one of which is a ‘data controller’. This is the individual who is responsible for the use of personal information stored either on computer or in manual files. It is a responsible job with many requirements and is critical to the success of compliance to… Read more »