Currently, about 95% of business information exists in the form of paper documents. It’s a startling statistic, given the rapid technological advancements in the business world over the last few decades. 

Businesses value the information stored in their documents and losing such documents may be detrimental. Accidents happen in the workplace. Employees may mistakenly shred documents that have important information.

We all know that we have a role to play when it comes to protecting the planet. This is why more and more business owners and employees are trying to create a paperless environment. It’s not just about that, though; the benefits of going paperless extend a lot further than this. You can expect to run your business much more efficiently, as it will be easier to source the documents you need. You can collaborate with greater ease too. You will also save yourself a lot of physical space in your office, and we all know that this is at a premium today. The argument for becoming a paperless company is very compelling, to say the least. The only trouble is that a lot of business owners don’t know where to start. The very thought seems overwhelming and the task seems too mammoth, so it keeps getting put to the back of the to-do list. With that being said, read on to discover the benefits of being a paperless business, as well as some useful tips and pieces of advice on how to achieve this. 

In the current business environment, companies are using paper documents throughout the day. They’re creating working contracts with clients. They’re designing new products and printing design sheets. They’re sending out invoices. Each of these processes can create thousands of documents over time. In managing this large number of documents, it’s important that you use a digital system that can scan the data and then store it within a versatile document management system. But to enter the documents into your system, you must first have several thousands of documents scanned.

One of the key considerations for businesses is how to handle their paper documents when the document is no longer being actively used within the office space. Many companies are now taking the time to ensure that their records are scanned and placed into an online cloud storage system. Let’s review a few of the business process benefits of scanning paper records.

When you’re hoping to scan a document, you may find it difficult to locate a reliable scanning service. Our team at MES has many years of experience in document imaging, and within this latest post, we’ll explore several of the options for those looking for document scanning services.

Document scanning work can be more complicated than you might imagine, particularly for industries with strict laws regarding data retention and security. If you’re considering scanning your own documents and storing them directly, you might look to a document scanning service as an alternative. Here are the benefits of using a document scanning service versus scanning your own documents.

The document scanning services company you select can have a critical impact on your organization and its customers. The company will be handling your data’s organization and transferring it to online systems, so it’s important that they are experts in this area. In this latest post, we’ll present a guide to finding a secure document scanning services company.

Across Ontario, governmental and other regulatory bodies are looking at ways to make their working processes more efficient and to minimize the cost involved in maintaining vast amounts of data. Our experienced team has a comprehensive background in data management. In this new post, we'll explain why many of the leading regulatory bodies across the province are now choosing to scan their membership files and store them digitally.

Keeping a robust record of client data can help your financial advisory business provide exceptional service. Many companies across the financial services sector are now scanning client files to keep a secure transactional record and bring efficiency to their working processes. Let's explore some of the many benefits gained by scanning client files.