Electronic before Paper
Information Technology
We live in an electronic age and while making sure we manage relationships we also need to use the new technology to simplify our business, keep costs down where possible and save our environment. An email or fax is a quicker and cheaper means of communicating that the traditional letter. You can even convert your company profile document into an electronic document to send to prospective Customers.
Consider the volume of paper you collect in your business and retain for many years - paying rent for storage of information doesn't make sense. Look at opportunities to "scan & catalogue" your paper records using the technology that currently more than likely exists on your computer right now !
Electronic storage of scanned copies of paper makes good financial sense, tidies your office and let's not even mention the risk management aspect of reducing the risk of loosing information due to fire/theft (as long as you've got the right electronic backup progesses in place ... which we're sure you do).
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