Category Archives: Lose money

Plastic Crates For Moving Is a Non-Solution

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

Searching the Internet for industry innovations, I came across a company’s web site stating they rent plastic crates by the month for office moves.  By the month?  I can’t imagine how much this surrogate solution would cost. Can your business … Continue reading →

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Deducting the cost of moving

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

Moving can be flat-out expensive.  Fortunately, in some situations these costs can be written off on your taxes.  Thanks to Chuck Myers of the McClatchy-Tribune News Service, I have put together a primer on tax deductions that might apply.

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A Sales Call From A Temp Agency

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

I am in the privacy business, I am also in the opportunity prevention business. Most identity thefts are enabled by weak controls, and easy opportunity. Perhaps my senses are more easily offended by obvious lapses in judgment, especially when they … Continue reading →

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Beware Of Rogue Movers

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

This is a re-post of an earlier blog with updated information because I received a call yesterday from an old client and her son had gotten several estimates that set off red flags with her. Look for the signs of … Continue reading →

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Office Moving

Posted on January 2, 2011 by

Choosing the right mover for the type job you are doing is as important as picking out the right tool for a task. You wouldn’t use a power drill to open a wine bottle, so why would you let a … Continue reading →

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Transitioning Confidential Material, Avoiding Liabilty

Posted on December 12, 2010 by

In this day and age any relocation that requires the handling of “protected” confidential information requires extensive measures to prevent a breach of that data. File room transfers, conversions or relocations provide a major opportunity for identity theft, release of … Continue reading →

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Off-Site Storage Allows Businesses To Survive Business Interuption

Posted on December 1, 2010 by

Surviving and then recovering from an unexpected business interruption requires prudent planning, preparation and ultimately successful execution of a disaster recovery plan. Keeping regular backups (either tape or on-line) is essential to getting back on your feet quickly but, do … Continue reading →

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Information Assets are Key to Disater Recovery

Posted on March 28, 2010 by

PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION ASSETS Information assets (Data, Contacts, agreements, financial records etc.) are in fact any entity’s most valuable asset and should be regarded in the same way as any other corporate asset. As such, they must be protected by … Continue reading →

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