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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 business: Get help


No matter how high your business is, the information destruction industry presents a unique set of challenges. There is no level of experience in any MBA program - and other industries - you can really prepare for whatever you face. But that does not mean you have to make mistakes yourself. Before opening your door, recruiting a professional shredding industry consultant can greatly reduce your learning curve and take you on the path of long-lasting profitability than otherwise possible.

Tip 2 To Start A Shiny Business: Know Your Area


Is your potential service area full of health care facilities? academic institutions? small industry? Division of big corporations? Each has a different set of needs, as well as a separate information destruction process. So do not think that "one size is suitable for everyone." Instead, do your own research first, and make sure that your service offer, expertise and certificates look closely at your matching prospects.

Tip 3 To Start A Business Business: Privacy


Old stock market advice applies here: Diversity is a good thing. These days, more and more organizations are turning to shredding experts who can provide an overall record management solution. Shredding (or information destruction) is such a lynchpin of the program. But it is also important to be well versed in document management software, record storage and document imaging. The more you can provide to customers, the more likely they will be towards you.

Have questions about starting a shredding business? or about industrial shredder machines. Feel free to contact us. We’d be happy to help get you on the right track!

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