Posts by SSBRM Staff
Destroy Records At The Right Time – Document Retention
Every business has to follow record keeping requirements. It’s unfortunate, however, when a business discovers the need to destroy records when it’s least convenient or too late in the game. There are several good reasons for developing and maintaining document retention policies: It’s required! According to federal and state laws, all businesses are required to…
Read MoreGet your files in order for 2013
With the start of the new year here, now’s a great time to make business improvements by completing a file purge, or at the very least, reviewing how you’re managing your information. Information grows quickly, so knowing how to best manage data is a challenge all businesses face regardless of the industry or the size…
Read MoreA trip back in history for a founder of Stevens & Stevens
Ralph E Stevens, Jr., one of the founders of Stevens & Stevens, was Santa Claus back in 1985 for the annual Christmas Belles event. Mr. Stevens was actively involved in various charitable organizations throughout his life. An article in the December 2012 eddition of Bay Magazine, a publication of The Tampa Bay Times, talks about…
Read MoreJoseph Woodland co-inventor of the Barcode dies at 91
Did you know the first barcode was drawn on the sandy beaches of Florida? Available today are aps on smartphones for reading barcodes everywhere, and in 2-D which embeds a hyperlink to a web page! Savvy travelers use the IATA- standard 2D barcode for boarding passes. The barcode has come a long way since its…
Read MoreSeeking a paperless office? Be sure you have the right technology in place.
Doing business with less paper is often easier said than done. Even though a completely paperless office may seem unrealistic, technology allows you to greatly reduce the amount of paper your company uses on a daily basis. But with careful planning and using available technology, the paperless office can be a reality. Be sure to…
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