Despite your best intentions, every office accumulates a certain amount of clutter and disorganization. It's pretty much inevitable when you're busy, trying to keep up with all of your business obligations. Fortunately, spring is a great time to get your office organized. Getting your office organized is even more important now. Whether your staff is working from home, returning to the office as stay-at-home orders relax or, in the case of essential businesses, doing a mix of work from home and in the office, having an organized office or home office will make everything easier and more manageable.

April 22 this year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the 30th anniversary of International Earth Day. It’s a time when we should all be considering our impact on the environment while doing the things we have to do in our daily lives, like protecting our personal and financial information. When you’re dealing with a small amount of documents in the home, you may consider using shredded documents for animal bedding or adding to a compost bin. If you need document destruction for your home office or business, you need to look at other options for environmentally conscious ways to protect your personal and financial information.

If you are like many and are new to working remotely, the days and weeks ahead can be pretty challenging. The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the lives of billions worldwide. In response, many businesses have closed their doors and instructed their employees to work from home to avoid the spread of the virus. While working from home certainly has its benefits, especially during these uncertain times, it also has its challenges.

Identity theft can have a devastating effect on someone's life and finances. According to the 2019 Identity Fraud Study by Javelin Strategy & Research, 2018 had 14.4 million victims of identity fraud. Out-of-pocket costs related to fraud from identity theft doubled from 2016 to 2018 to $17 billion.

Individuals aren't the only ones at risk for problems related to identity theft. Businesses who have been breached by hackers can also be liable for the theft. The best way to protect yourself and your clients is through good data practices.

“Going paperless” has been a discussion point in business for decades but where originally it was mostly theoretical, today's technology makes it easy and feasible. More than that, it improves efficiency and lowers costs.

Are you prepared to file your 2020 taxes? Even if you use an accountant to file, you’ll have to gather your paperwork yourself, be aware of filing deadlines, and prepare for whatever you’ll owe (or will hopefully get a refund for). As federal tax codes continue to change each year being prepared is the front line of defense against unwanted tax audits and late filing.

With the rise of data theft (and continually evolving ways to steal data), keeping your business secure in 2020 is a necessary investment in protecting your assets. Securing your business data also improves trust with your prospects and customers. With the new year rolling in, there’s no better time to evaluate your current data storage methods and implement needed improvements.

When it comes to secure media destruction in Long Island, New York, and the surrounding NYC metro area, it’s vital to understand what type of media needs to be destroyed, why it should be, and how to get it done securely. Many businesses and households opt to dispose of their documents and other sensitive media when they are no longer legally required to keep copies of their records.

2019 is coming to an end and with it, taxes loom. Whether you’re filing taxes as an individual or own a company, you can take steps now to make 2020 a better year. If you just started a business or are thinking of starting one in 2020, this information is even more important.

You know that document shredding is good for your financial security and to ward against identity theft, but is it good for the environment? Actually, yes, it is for a number of reasons.

Despite talk of a “paperless society” for decades, many offices still have far too much paper to manage, track, and store. Doctors and other professionals have patients/clients fill out forms and intake information. Lawyers have legal documents, contracts, and releases. Accountants have reams of sensitive paperwork. Add in legal and regulatory requirements and getting rid of paper isn't as easy as just trashing it. Streamlining the process of managing this paperwork would instantly make any office or business instantly more efficient. The document management specialists at Storage Quarters have the solutions to make your business more efficient.

Organizing your personal finances can make filing your taxes easier and help you achieve your financial dreams. Learn how to get organized today.

Document shredding isn’t just about convenience or digitizing to save space. You might also need a Certificate of Document Destruction as legal proof and protection.

Getting organized can be much easier with the convenience of mobile shredding services. Find out how Storage Quarters can help.

It’s tax season and in addition to hoping for a refund, people try to avoid the IRS. If you get flagged, here's what to do if you get audited by the IRS.