Data Management

Business data is the most valuable asset any business has so why not make sure it's protected? Following these six rules of business data protection will ensure that your business is able to get up and running again quickly no matter what happens.

While most of us consider business record management to be scut work and tend to give it a low priority, good record management not only makes our working lives easier, but can give us real stress relief at tax time. These seven tips will help you make record management easy.

Need to know how to invoice for your Canadian small business's particular tax situation? This collection of invoice templates includes how to invoice for HST, how to invoice if you're a small supplier and more.

If all you need is a simple invoice, this free invoice template designed for a small business selling products, should fit the bill.

A service invoice free invoice template for small businesses that only need simple invoices to bill their customers and/or clients.

Once you've sold the product or provided the service, it's invoice time. Here's what information has to be on your invoice and a sample invoice with GST and PST that you can use as an invoice template for your Canadian small business.

This invoice sample shows an example of billing for a product with HST being sold by an Ontario business. Feel free to use this as an invoice template for your own small business; just change the HST rate to the HST rate applicable to your province if necessary. Below the invoice sample is an explanation of the information that must be on your...

Data backup is more critical than ever before, especially for small businesses where data losses can damage the bottom line. The best backup software is both reliable and customizable, allowing you to customize and automate the data backup process. Here's a selection of backup software that meets the criteria and will give you the data backup protection you need.

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Backup software can simplify the task of backing up your data by automating the backup process. But like any other software, some backup software programs have more features than others. Here's what to look for (and what to avoid) when you're buying backup software.

Email management is critical when you get hundreds of emails a day. Is checking and answering email interfering with your productivity? Use these email management tips to get a grip on your inbox.

You can put the basics of a document management system in place without purchasing any special software or going through wholesale document imaging. Your document management system doesn’t have to be complex; you just have to invest some time in planning and implementing it. Here’s how to create and implement a document management plan for small...

Every small business has sensitive data that needs to be protected; the first rule of data management is if it matters, back it up. These data backup tips will help you establish a data backup system that will protect your critical business data from disaster.

Do you hate filing? These filing tips for cutting down on the time you have to spend filing include how to use a two-stage filing system and how to use filing by group to speed up the filing process.

Setting up a filing system doesn't have to be a daunting task. Ronda Claire of Claire Ideas explains how to set up a file management system that makes it easy to file and find the paper you need.

Have trouble remembering the correct file management category when you want to retrieve information from your filing system? Here's a tip to make it easier to find the file you're looking for.

"Though setting up a filing system sounds difficult, it is a relatively easy task that can be made easier by a few filing tips and tricks." Learn how to set up a filing system that helps you work swiftly and efficiently with these filing tips from Jill Chongva.

Thought file management was just for paper files? Think again. It's just as important to keep the files on your computer organized and up-to-date. These file management tips will help you keep your computer files accessible.

Being organized saves you time and money when it comes to document management. These four tips for handling receipts will help you get on top of and stay on top of your paperwork.

You need a record management system for filing all the business expense receipts you gather that makes data entry easy and lets you retrieve particular receipts if you need to. Here's the filing system your About.com Guide uses.

Good data management means taking steps to protect your data from computer viruses. Tina Brooks gives a list of precautions you can take to increase your virus protection and avoid becoming a virus victim.

As of January 1, 2004, all businesses in Canada must comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Here's what your small business needs to know about complying with the Privacy Act.

Who needs a Virtual Assistant? Everyone! Stacey Baillie explains how outsourcing data management and other tasks to a Virtual Assistant can increase productivity and reduce costs.

Every data silo you allow to exist costs you money, decreases your flexibility, and reduces your profit. About Management Guide F. John Reh explains how to change this.