As the number of files your business creates starts to add up, the need for document management software becomes apparent. There are many document management software options out there. There are many capabilities that fall into the document management category. This means that each piece of software will have a unique set of capabilities and features. As such, it isn't immediately clear which one is right for you to use. Fortunately, you can make choosing the best document management solution for your organization's needs easy. You just have to know what you need. To this end, we are going to list the most important document management features that every business should have, and explain why you need them.

This millennium, technology has advanced fast. Advancements have been so fast, in fact, that myths about the latest, greatest technologies persist in people's minds before they have even had a chance to interact with the technology. One such example is digital document management. Document management software (DMS) provides a myriad of commonly known benefits, but some are held back from using it by myths like the following:

Your small business faces a unique set of challenges that larger corporations don't. To overcome these challenges, you need more than a desire to succeed. You need the right tools to get the job done. This is especially true since even though your company may be known as a "small" business, the undertakings set before you are anything but little. One of the most invaluable tools that you should invest in to help you overcome small business challenges is document management software. Here is how this one investment can help you overcome several small business challenges.

A paperless office will save you money and exponentially improve your organization's operational efficiency. While simply having a paperless office will allow you to reap both benefits, getting the most out of operational efficiency will require more than storing all of your documents as digital files. This will require software systems to streamline the management of your digital documents. But, with a host of software programs to choose from, which do you choose? To help you make the best choice for your company's needs, we are going to take a look at the best software solutions for a paperless office.

As digital technology continues to strengthen its presence as an invaluable business tool, we must strive to find ways to maximize the benefits that we can get from it. Improving your company's technological capabilities, however, is not just all about purchasing the latest, greatest computers, routers, etc.

Workflow and Office Automation can be Exciting... We promise.

Workflow, or office automation, is one of the most exciting and useful features available with document management software. I realize using the word “exciting” with the phrase “document management software” has probably got a few of you laughing, but hear us out.

For organizations who are still paper-based or for those using, unstructured, network drives to store digital files this is a very common question.

Going “paperless” is no longer just an eco-trend—it is an absolute necessity to keep businesses organized, competitive and innovative. Have you been thinking about making electronic file management software a part of your daily office routine? Here are some signs that you’re ready to make the switch.

Who says record management has to be difficult? Whoever they are, they obviously aren’t using the right system. The right document management software can make the process so easy, you will be amazed!

Document management software programs—such as FileBound—allow you to access important files with just a few pushes of your keyboard buttons. You can store, retrieve and share important files in an easy and secure manner. By letting you automate some of your most common office processes, the software boosts your productivity and saves you lots of time.

Is your desk more paper then desk? Going digital with document management and document scanning services may sound ideal, but how do you cost justify the change? Well the below infographic can be a handy tool to help build a business case for document management software and document scanning services.