Posts Tagged ‘Paperwork’
Enter into a relationship … with your shredder!
These days we have more paper in our offices than ever. In fact, for every 100 pounds of trash we throw away, 35 pounds is paper.* When we do process these papers we find some have sensitive information. Having a shredder in your office is a necessity. If you work for a large company it is best to hire a shredding service to make weekly or monthly visits to your facility to pick up and shred sensitive documentation. If you are an entrepreneur or have a home office then having a personal shredder in your office will suffice. Here are some features to consider: READ MORE
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Paperwork and Documents: How Long Should You Keep Them?
Keep What?
Household papers! You know those papers that keep multiplying in your home? It comes in the mail, is created at our printers, comes home with the children, and can even magically appear when we are not looking! Some documents are vital and must be kept while others need to be tossed regularly. So here are some retention guidelines for the personal papers:
| Keep Indefinitely: |
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| Long Term (at least 7 years): |
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| Short Term (1–3 years): |
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| Don’t need to keep: |
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| This is not an exhaustive list nor is it set in stone. These are just recommendations. For any tax or legal documents, please consult your accountant and/or legal counsel before eliminating them. This list does not address business record management. If you have questions about business documentation, consult your accountant. |
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