Data Storage Blog: A Discussion of Practical Records Management.

Paper Records vs. Electronic Records? The Great Debate.

By Scott Hambrick
Should you store your paper records or digitize your documents? We discuss pros and cons of each.
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My how far business computer backup storage has come!

By Scott Hambrick
This disc array will hold about 45 songs, or 4000 pages of scanned business documents. Almost everyone in the business world has a jump drive the size of a stick of Juicy Fruit gum that holds 5-50 times more information than this relic. (And...
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Hiring Moving Companies to Relocate Company Records & Document Storage Boxes

By Scott Hambrick
If you’ve got hundreds or thousands of records storage boxes to move to another location, a typical moving company is probably NOT the way to go…unless they are experienced with document tracking and indexing. In these videos, you’ll see...
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Document Storage Systems: Specs for Your New Record Facility & File Storage Shelving

By Scott Hambrick
Data Storage was hired to manage a records move: Tens of thousands of boxes of documents needed to be relocated to a new warehouse. We started asking questions—lots of them—and in no time our client realized they’ve missed a lot of important...
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Document Scanning Benefits

By Scott Hambrick
In order to justify the conversion costs of scanning you must receive REAL benefits that offset the expense.
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Is Records Storage in Self Storage Units Risky Business?

By Scott Hambrick
When storing records for compliance purposes, records must be protected from pests, humidity and heat. Inventory controls must be maintained and retention and destruction needs to be managed very carefully. In order to meet these basic...
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What NOT to Shred

By Scott Hambrick
Our motto at Data Storage is “Shred as fast as you can, but no faster than you should.”
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Hiring? A RIM Records Management Clerk Job Description

By Scott Hambrick
Last week we posted a job description for a corporate records manager position.  That is a fairly high level job and one that most small businesses don't need.  Many, however, do need a Records Clerk (RIM or Records & Information Management). 
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Why You Should Convert to Electronic Records Management

By Scott Hambrick
Did you know the better records you keep, the more your business is worth? People will pay a higher price for a business with accurate and transparent records keeping. Selling your business involves organizing all your old contracts, leases,...
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Commercial Records Storage Center Fire Suppression

By Scott Hambrick
I walked by one of the fire sprinkler control valve and stand pipes in our facility and thought, "wow, that is an impressive piece of gear."
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