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The Lifecycle of a Document: From Creation to Secure Destruction

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Every document your business creates — whether it’s a printed invoice, a contract, or a handwritten note — has a lifecycle. And managing that lifecycle properly isn’t just good housekeeping; it’s a crucial part of protecting your business from data …

How to Choose a Product Destruction Partner You Can Trust

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When your brand, reputation, and legal obligations are at stake, choosing the right product destruction company isn’t a minor decision — it’s a critical part of your business risk management. Whether you’re dealing with excess inventory, product recalls, counterfeit goods, …

Stay Compliant: How On-Site Hard Drive and Media Destruction Keeps Your Business Audit-Ready

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Today’s businesses live and breathe data. From employee records and client files to financial documents and proprietary software, your organization’s digital footprint is growing every day. But what happens when that data is no longer needed? If your end-of-life devices …

How to Find the Best Shredding Company

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In this article we will outline tips and tactics to finding the best shredding company. Since security is of great importance to companies today, it’s incredibly important to find the best shredding company you can. Read about the things you …

What Is Product Destruction and Why Your Business Needs It

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Outdated, defective, or recalled products don’t just take up space—they can damage your brand, compromise data security, and expose your business to legal risk. Secure product destruction is essential for brand protection, as it maintains a company’s reputation through responsible …

How to Dispose of Old IT Equipment Securely: A Guide for Canadian Businesses

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As technology evolves, businesses across Canada are constantly upgrading their devices — from laptops and servers to external drives and mobile phones. But while onboarding new tech is exciting, it often leaves a trail of outdated equipment in its wake. …

Why Regular Shredding Services Save More Than Just Money: 6 Key Benefits

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Cybersecurity risks aren’t just a concern for large corporations—small and mid-sized businesses are heavily impacted too. In fact, a recent study found that 95% of cybersecurity incidents at SMBs cost between $826 and $653,587, a hit many smaller organizations simply …

Supporting Local: How Choosing a Canadian-Owned Document Management Company Benefits Your Business

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When it comes to document management and shredding services, businesses often have a choice between large multinational providers and local companies. While big-name brands may have recognition, there’s a compelling case for choosing a local Canadian provider like Blue-Pencil. From …

The Hidden Costs of Choosing a Multinational Shredding Provider: Why Canadian Businesses Should Think Local

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When choosing a shredding provider, many businesses look at the most recognizable names, often landing on large multinational companies. At first glance, these providers may seem like the safest bet, offering widespread coverage and brand recognition. But what many Canadian …

Supporting Local Businesses: Why Choosing Blue-Pencil Matters

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Information Security

When it comes to document management and shredding services, businesses often have a choice between large multinational providers and local companies. While big-name brands may have recognition, there’s a compelling case for choosing a local provider like Blue-Pencil. From personalized …

7 Telltale Signs It’s Time to Purge Your Documents

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It’s time to purge your documents if you have overflowing filing cabinets or struggle to find important papers. This article will guide you through clear signs it’s time to purge your documents that indicate when a document cleanup is needed. …

Resources

The Lifecycle of a Document: From Creation to Secure Destruction

How to Choose a Product Destruction Partner You Can Trust

Stay Compliant: How On-Site Hard Drive and Media Destruction Keeps Your Business Audit-Ready

How to Find the Best Shredding Company

What Is Product Destruction and Why Your Business Needs It

How to Dispose of Old IT Equipment Securely: A Guide for Canadian Businesses

Why Regular Shredding Services Save More Than Just Money: 6 Key Benefits

Supporting Local: How Choosing a Canadian-Owned Document Management Company Benefits Your Business

The Hidden Costs of Choosing a Multinational Shredding Provider: Why Canadian Businesses Should Think Local

Supporting Local Businesses: Why Choosing Blue-Pencil Matters

7 Telltale Signs It’s Time to Purge Your Documents

Top 10 Common Mistakes in Document Storage and How to Avoid Them

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