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 »
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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 »
Do you hold customer information?
It always amazes people when they realise how much information they are holding on to. While at home we tend to do a spring clean of unneeded items each year, when it comes to our business that is seldom the case. We fill up the shelves and drawers with files, magazines, dockets and random pieces… Read more »
Is Your Surgery Ready for GDPR?
If you have files on open shelves in your surgery you cannot comply with GDPR. Does your office look like this? You are leaving yourself open not only to data breaches but potential fines for non-compliance. GDPR Approaches With GDPR fast approaching all businesses must take a look at their current practices and make improvements… Read more »
Film and Media Archiving
Somebody remarked on a radio show recently that charity shops are the new ‘Extravision’. He went on to say that now when he was looking to entertain himself with a film or TV box set he simply went to his local charity shop and picked up a DVD for a euro. Going Digital The reason… Read more »
Sports Clubs and Data Control
There is much discussion around data protection in business at the moment especially with GDPR on the horizon. However, sometimes other organisations don’t realise that they too must consider the control of their data. Sports Clubs Many clubs, particularly ones for children sports, are run by a willing committee comprised of parents and helpers. While… Read more »
Valuable Real Estate for Consultants
According to a recent report from Daft, property prices were on average 9% more expensive at the end of 2017 compared to the previous year. When it comes to properties in certain areas of our capital city that figure would be even higher. With residential property prices so high it also has a knock on… Read more »
Free Up Space in Your Office
Is clutter getting in the way of your success? First impressions really do count and when you visit a potential new supplier or client you will automatically take in the surroundings of their office and make a judgement. It is human nature to see a pile of files and boxes and think ‘chaos’ and ‘unprofessional’…. Read more »