ADVANTAGES OF SCANNING
- Increased productivity;
- Increased efficiency;
- Safer storage space than conventional offices, cabinets, shelves etc. ;
- Documents are stored and saved electronically for optimum document retrieval;
- Scanning is legal;
- Executor/Power of attorney or assigned person can have immediate access in case of death or disability;
- No third party involvement like couriers, postage etc.;
- Saves time and therefore money;
- An electronic personal file – updated regularly;
- No delays caused by human error
Hardcopies must be photocopied and then be posted or couriered. This can take days or even weeks.