Workshop

Is your business plagued by the paper monster? Here are some tell-tale symptoms:

• You have multiple cabinets full of files dating back to the stone age.
• You’re spending a significant amount of money storing files off site.
• Your “to file” box is filled to the brim. Filing all those paper documents takes too much time. So maybe you keep putting it off, making the “to file” box ever more intimidating.
• Paper documents are scattered throughout the office. Each person has their own filing system which may contain documents that others need to access.
• You have difficulty finding the document you need when you need it, causing frustration and in some case real panic.

If you experience some or all of these symptoms, then please consider joining us for a free workshop on going paperless.

Learn how to create a simple document management system using a combination of inexpensive scanning equipment, easy to use software and secure online storage systems. Find out how such a system can help you improve productivity and resilience in your business.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Workflow – how to plan the flow of documents in your office
• Tools – we’ll review of your options regarding scanners, document management software, web apps, and handy mobile apps.
• Storage – we’ll discuss the pros and cons of the various online file storage and sharing services.
• Backup – systems to consider for providing an extra level of resilience to your document management solution.

No Frills Advice

We take a vendor neutral approach, offering unbiased facts to help you make well informed decisions. Our objectives are simple – to help you:

• Understand the opportunity that digital technology creates for managing paper more effectively,
• Develop an awareness of appropriate digital technologies for your business, and
• Create your company’s strategy around document management.

See our recent article  Taming the Paper Monster  on the ICEHOUSE blog.

About Arrowrock

We believe in helping New Zealand small businesses become more competitive – locally, nationally, and globally. We know that most small businesses can benefit from the changes brought on by digital disruption. We encourage owners and managers to think about their enterprise – their customers, staff, suppliers, products and services – in new ways. Our method is to educate and advise, providing pragmatic guidance leading to well-informed decisions and realistic plans. We then assist as needed with implementation and ongoing support. It’s a refreshing new approach that works well for owner and managers who want to improve business performance, agility and resilience.