About this book
Here's what you should know to manage data records efficiently
With proper electronic data management, your business can lower costs, improve efficiency, eliminate duplication, and be protected in the event of a lawsuit. This book provides an overview of records management solutions and implementation strategies in plain, non-technical English. Step-by-step instructions show you how to begin managing records and information and how to maintain the program once you have it established. Sample forms for inventory, scheduling, and necessary documentation are also available on the companion website.
- Electronic records management offers cost savings, greater efficiency, and protection in case of legal action; this book gets you started on an effective data management system
- This plain-English guide helps you determine what constitutes a record, shows you how to inventory records and create an efficient way to file both electronic and paper copies, and explains how to create a retention schedule
- Walks you through switching to electronic record-keeping, what to look for in a records management system, implementing best practices, ensuring that your system will stay current, and using the system effectively
- Helps you assure that the destruction of any sensitive information is conducted and documented correctly
Records Management For Dummies helps your business save money and improve efficiency with effective electronic records management.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Title Page
- Introduction
- Part I: Setting the Stage
- Part II: Filing Made Simple
- Part III: Capturing Records
- Part IV: Parking Spaces
- Part V: Creating a Plan
- Part VI: The Part of Tens
- Cheat Sheet
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