Document Destruction
Shred Right Community Connection: #ShredRight4Good around the state
Over the past few months, we’ve had the fortune of launching the #ShredRight4Good program. Since the program’s launch date, we’ve participated in two #ShredRight4Good fundraisers, one with Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Faribault and the second with the Christian Business Leaders (CBL) in Rochester. We’ve also had the opportunity to sponsor and attend various events and […]
What is off-site shredding?
If you’ve been following our journey through the history of shredding, you know that the machines we use to shred paper today have come a long way since their creation. As history has unfolded, shredding and document destruction have become extremely important for individuals, banks, hospitals, businesses, militaries and governments across the world. Shred Right […]
Document destruction, a historical perspective – the shredding machine
Pablo Picasso once said, “The urge to destroy is also a creative urge.” From the implementation of papyrus sheets (paper’s closest relative) in Ancient Egypt in 3000 BCE, humankind has had significant creative urges. If you’ve been keeping up with our journey through the historical developments that led us to today, you know that […]
#ShredRight4Good
Shred Right has launched its new #ShredRight4Good fundraising program! How does it work? Our program is designed to raise money for your local school or organization through selling #ShredRight4Good bags that you can fill with documents you’d like securely shredded. Our founder Ron Mason, said of the program, “[#ShredRight4Good] brings together a focus on identity […]
Document destruction, a historical perspective – paper
Paper, paper, paper everywhere. We’re surrounded by it in our everyday lives and it’s a necessary tool in nearly anyone’s professional life in some way, shape or form. But did you know that paper has not always been a readily available commodity? It wasn’t until the early 1800’s that paper started to become as prevalent […]
Employee records: How long should your business keep them?
A business’s file storage system can be an asset or added liability, depending on its upkeep. Employee records are one of the trickier aspects of records management; it can be easy to confuse what documents should be kept or destroyed and on what timeline. From the interview process until well after termination or departure, here […]
Documents you’ll want to keep for tax season
Did you know that on average people receive $3,050 for their tax returns? Tax season is fast approaching and it’s time to gather your plethora of required documents. Except…what are those documents? What documents have you been keeping around too long, or worse, not long enough? Here are some tips to help you sort the […]
5 signs you need to schedule a shredding service
Deciding to use a shredding service may be a big step for some companies, and some may need shredding services more than others. How will you know if the benefits outweigh complications? Here are some thoughts to consider: 1. Suffocating in stationary Is your workspace becoming a veritable museum for every memo or meeting note […]
How to keep your business safe from identity theft
Identity theft is a crime on the rise; it’s rising so much in fact, that 32% of U.S. consumers worry they will be targeted in the next five years. Individual consumers, however, are not the only ones who should be concerned about identity theft. Businesses are also quickly becoming victims, as shown by a steep […]
8 Documents lawyers should always destroy
Shredding should be just as important to law firms as it is for small companies and families. Dealing with confidential client information means as a lawyer, you must be proficient about protecting that information, even when you no longer need it. Shredding is a safe and secure option. After a file has been closed, you […]
