Nowadays, utility knives and box cutters are very common equipment in nearly any business. They are used to cut-open packages and cartons, cut string or strapping material, cut tape down the center of boxes, open bags, tear away shrink-wrap and to cut seatbelts in cases of emergency. In short, they are being used for everything during daily operations. But, too often many businesses overlooked their importance that leads to big losses-both in accidental destruction of stock and in injury claims.

This small mistake and big loss can be avoided through having the right cutting tool in place. Preventing or reducing occupational injuries and workers’ compensation claims should be a priority for all organizations. Mandating a safety cutter platform and building and increasing the company’s safety culture, can greatly save the company. This savings comes from both reduced injury claims and from fewer incidences of damage to stock. But, safety is the most important benefit of having the right cutting tools, translating to improve productivity and efficiency.

A while ago, I went to pick up money in one of the money transfer agents nearby. I’m not a first time client so I’m confident that it would be a smooth transaction though I still bring my identification card with me. But, to my dismay the agent asked me to fill up new client form again saying “oops sorry ma’am I can’t find your file” after nearly 30 minutes of searching. But I clearly remember I fill up pages of forms before for profile filing.

It is such a waste of time both our precious time. If they only have document imaging, they could greatly benefit from it. Well, it’s not only them, but other branches can also benefit from it as well.

With the document imaging, they will have the ability to convert paper documents into electronic images on their computer. So, they could do that the first time clients signed the forms. Once on their desktop, these documents can be retrieved effortlessly in seconds. Other benefits include prevention of loss records, saves storage space, reduce storage costs, easy records management, ease in finding documents as it eliminates manual searches, eliminates need having file cabinets, images can be centrally available throughout the company networks since information is readily available that boils down to enhanced customer service.

After graduation, sister is busy looking for a job. But, four months have passed and there’s no good news yet. So, she decided to do something productive while waiting. She said she will continue making fashion jewelry. It’s her entrepreneurial project during college and it makes her good amount of money.

However, she is facing quite a problem. Since jewelry making is a group project back then, everybody owns the tools and supplies. They decided to sell everything after graduation. That’s why she needs to start from scratch. But, I can’t just sit and watch her struggle to get those things. I’m willing to give my all out support for her by helping her purchase the needed materials and tools like ring mandrel, beading wire, and so much more. Lucky for me I bookmarked few stores I encountered before so I know where I will get those things. Oh well, I just hope she will become successful in making creative things. Who knows, she might not need to get a job anymore.