Tuesday 9 March 2010

Using Document Management to save money

The right IT can help small businesses go green and save money, writes Colin Gallick, CEO of Invu

The paperless office is a phrase which is bandied about as businesses increasingly focus on sustainability and carbon footprint. But reducing reliance on paperwork can seem like a daunting task at the outset.

It is, however, well worth the small amount of effort it takes to cut down on paper filing, and not only because of the environmental impact - the cost is actually much higher than one might think. According to a YouGov survey, UK SMEs collectively waste £42 million each day trying to locate information, and an SME will spend an average of £11,000 each year dealing with the effects of traditional filing.

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