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3 Important Things - Before Starting a Shredding Business

Have a plan to start a shredding business? Absolutely Fabulous. This is an attractive, rewarding area - and it is growing rapidly as more and more organizations realize the need for pressure for real information security. Three things you should know before starting a shredding business. Starting a shredding business – many folks in the industry call them “information destruction companies” – isn’t as easy as it might sound. It requires a significant investment of time and capital, and the stakes are rather high. Forbes says that eight out of 10 – 80 percent! – of entrepreneurs fail within the first 18 months of going into business. When you’ve taken on the financial responsibilities that go with running a shredding business, you do not want to be part of that club. It is very possible to start a shredding business which stands at the test of time. how? There is no magic formula ... but following these three tips you will be ahead in the game. Tip 1 To start a shredding busi

When Less is More - 5 Tips on Reducing Your Waste

Simple steps that you can take to start reducing waste today Sometimes it's easy to overlook some of the simplest steps a company can take toward starting or refining a waste minimization program. While you're evaluating your product-specific processes, remember that recycling and reclamation of wastes count too! Here are some simple ways to jump start your waste minimization program:  Be smart about cleaning up leaks and spills - Switching from clay to modern absorbents might be one of the smartest changes you can make! Mats and socks are lighter and very absorbent, which means you'll use a lot less, thus cutting down on waste volumes and disposal costs. Less waste on a smaller budget - it's a double win! Reclaim and recycle - This doesn't need to be tough. Machines called wringers can actually squeeze liquid waste out of contained absorbents. This allows you more options for reuse or recycling of the liquid and the absorbents! Segregate liquid w