The True Cost of Not Going Paperless.

The benefits of going paperless will far outweigh the initial time and effort you put into transferring your paper documents to electronic files. Converting your files to electronic systems will make finding what you need faster and easier. If you need some convincing, here are some drawbacks to a paper-based system for you to consider.

Paper-based systems:

• Take up a lot of valuable storage space.
• Are not secure. Anyone can access paper files and abuse sensitive information.
• Are time-consuming. Sorting and organizing papers can take hours and reduce your office’s productivity.
• Are outdated. Many overseeing agencies require documents be available and stored in an electronic format. If you do not have electronic files, you may be out of compliance with your business’ regulating agency.
• Are easy to misplace, misfile, or lose. Papers that have been misfiled can be extremely difficult and time-consuming to find, not to mention causing frustration, causing problems with clients, and holding up progress on the important tasks you should be spending your time and energy on.
• Have a significant impact on the health of the universe.

On the other end of the spectrum, paperless files are:

• Easy to secure. Protect your storage system with secure passwords to make it difficult—if not impossible—for people to access your information.
• Compact and convenient. Replace filing cabinets with a flash drive and reclaim your space.
• Efficient. Instead of spending hours searching for files, simply type in the file name you are looking for and pull it up in seconds.
• Cost-effective. Many storage systems are free of charge or charge a nominal fee for large amounts of storage capacity. Cloud, Dropbox. and other systems can help you organize your files inexpensively and quicker than you ever imagined possible.
• Environmentally responsible. Lower the carbon footprint of your business by going paperless. Reduce the paper you buy and use, make a positive impact on the environment, and cut expenses at the same time.

When you weigh the consequences?of going paperless, you will see why it makes sense for your business. Going paperless can help keep your documents protected, secure, safe, and easily accessible.

You can reduce waste, be in compliance with regulating agencies, and downsize the amount of space you need for files. Going paperless can also help you increase productivity and reduce your impact on the environment, making it a smart choice for any business. Convert to paperless today and see what a difference it makes in your business’s bottom line.