Tips On How To Go Paperless Easily

By Loris F. Anders


Businesses have been depending on paper for communication and accounting for years. However, old habits die hard and is therefore proving difficult to operate without. The interactions that involve the use of paper bring together partners and clients whose operations you do not have control. When you need to go paperless, there are excellent options you can explore.

Sign up and make provision for e-statements. This means that your utility and bank bills will not have to be delivered to your door or address in the form of mail. You begin to have greater faith in technology and the avoidance of paper. This trend will catch up with your clients and associates, giving them ideas of other operations that can be done without involving the use of paper.

Invest in appropriate technology that will allow you to operate without using paper. You will need appropriate applications and skills to deal with the electronic messages. This technology will can be automated to generate spreadsheets that simplify your accounting. You need to track electronic activity because you do not have a paper trail to use when it is time to account.

Pay your bill electronically and also allow your clients to also pay in the same way. Invoices can be sent electronically, action taken and the deal concluded without printing any document. You will need appropriate consensus, technology and understanding from both parties. Once the trend picks pace, it becomes easier to bring in the other operators.

Consolidate information collection and tracking of operations. You do not need to keep records of receipts and interactions with customers. By tracking and approving them electronically, you will keep records of activity. You can refer to these records in case a question arises. Agree on electronic transactions and make provision for it.

A digital signature will work magic for you. Physical signatures are required for every printed page. Where your approval is required, a digital signature will be effective. Ensure that its usage is not compromised because it could lead to losses or miscommunication. Use the digital signature consistently so that the communication you make remains authoritative.

Eliminating paper in all your operations might be difficult. This calls for gradual adoption of electronic engagements. Install the right technology and infrastructure to support the use of electronic interactions. There must be a system that allows tracking of activities electronically to address any queries that might arise. The systems you develop must be accurate and convenient for your business.




About the Author: