Records First
We are a Training and Consultancy Services company that specialises in helping you manage your organisation's records and information more effectively. This may include:
Improving your paper filing systems to reduce the amount of space used and to ensure you can find key documents more efficiently.
Helping you to understand what the law says about record-keeping. This includes regulations and legislation relating to Tax and VAT requirements, the Companies Act, Health & Safety, Employment law, Data Protection Act, Sarbanes-Oxley, Basel II/III and others. Do you have a records retention policy that compies with all the requirements that are pertinent to your business? We'll create one for you.
Identifying ways to help you keep on top of the email mountain and keeping within the laws relating to email use. Do you have a company policy on email use? We'll create one for you.
Helping you to introduce more efficient management of electronic records to reduce the proliferation of duplicate documents on network drives and to ensure you can find records when you need to. Can you be sure you can find the e-records you need in 5 years time. We'll help you.
Identifying off-site archive facilities to make better use of the space in your own premises. Ensure you use the right company and agree a contract that meets all of the requirements by asking for our advice first.
Planning for disaster recovery before a disaster actually strikes. Over 70% of companies that suffer a major fire or similar disaster never recover. usually this is because they are unable to access and use their vital company records and other business-critical information.
Introducing document control mechanisms. Do you know how to create good quality documents? Do you have version control, document review and document distribution systems in place. We can help you.