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You are probably well aware of the threat of identity theft. So much so that you automatically take many of the steps to protect yourself against it without really realising it. But did you know that businesses can be just as vulnerable, if not more so, to identity...

In case you haven’t been on social media or watching the news recently (in which case, where have you been?), the world is currently going through a bit of an environmental crisis. There has never been so much awareness about the state of our planet, or just how much...

Over the past few years, the number of businesses handling their own shredding requirements. This isn’t because shredding has ‘gone out of fashion’ – it’s because more and more businesses are choosing to outsource this monotonous but still essential business tasks to...

It’s a new year, which means a whole bunch of new years resolutions that will be broken by this time next week, and a lot of businesses looking back on the last 12 months and wondering what they could do better. Which is great! As a business owner you should be...

This year we’ve noticed one big trend. Bigger than any other, and only set to get bigger in 202 as we enter a new decade. The eco-friendly movement has grown and grown this year, and now even the most consumerist folks are still watching their impact on the...

When it comes to knowing what to shred, it can sometimes be a little difficult to figure it out. While you might think it’s simple (paper, right?), the truth is that many companies struggle to decide what documents need to be shredded in order to stay compliant with...

Be honest, what weird things have you considered putting through your shredder? Maybe you’ve spent hours staring longingly at that plastic drinks bottle, longing to put it through and just see what happens. Or maybe you’ve always wanted to re-enact the famous scene...

We’re always looking for ways to boost productivity in the workplace, whether you work in an office or you’re an entrepreneur working from home. Productivity is crucial for success, but procrastination is enticing, and easily fed by workplace clutter and unorganised...

When it comes to business records, there are some pretty clear rules about what needs to be shredded for security reasons. Regulations like GDPR also mean that you need to keep some documents for weeks, months or even years, so we hope your archive space is up to it!...

We know what you’re thinking. Surely everything can be shredded, right? And you’re absolutely right, but some documents shouldn’t be shredded before their time. Most business documents have a solid shelf life of approximately three to five years and there are also...