Once an essential way to store data such as plans, information or drawings, microfiche was widely used by engineering, finance and human resources departments. Although microfiche is now an outdated technology, for many businesses it’s essential that they are able to access the information stored on microfiche documents. However, accessing the information isn’t always straightforward […]
‘Smart working’ is a phrase you might well have heard of recently, used to describe a business-savvy approach to the workplace. A strategic approach to flexible efficient working, smart working makes the most of modern technology to improve efficiency, cut costs and ensure a healthy work-life balance. In the light of the pandemic, smart working […]
Because of the nature of their crucial role in a business, human resources departments have always been paperwork heavy. From application forms, through to staff reviews and staff management, to processes used by HR teams tend to be very reliant on paper documents. Storage problems can easily arise as HR documents must be easy to […]
Document management solutions from PDM If you work with historical documents or archives, you’ll be well aware of the challenges that managing and storing this type of documentation can often present. Here at PDM we are experts in all types of document management, offering a wide range of management and storage services, with options to […]
If you’d like to be able to store information in one central place whilst saving time, money and improving efficiency, then the answer will be yes, online document storage is right for your business! There is sometimes a misconception that online document management and storage are the preserve of big corporations. However, over the past […]
Document management solutions for schools and colleges The hectic summer term has almost drawn to a close and if you’re a headteacher or school administrator, the chances are that you’re looking forward to a well deserved rest! However, as you already know, the long summer holidays pass incredibly quickly and before you know it, September […]
Here at Professional Document Management we understand the challenges many legal firms face when it comes storing, organising and indexing a growing number of documents. As a result have developed a range of specialist legal document scanning services, designed to convert paper documents in into digital files. Not only do our legal services help to […]
Document management solutions for businesses of all shapes and sizes Do you struggle to find enough space to store important documents and paperwork? Is it time-consuming and difficult to find information you need quickly? Is your office becoming cramped and cluttered with piles of unfiled documents? Are you incurring additional costs on extra physical storage […]
Secure document storage solutions from the document management specialists As one of Yorkshire’s leading document management companies, we often come into contact with companies who have been using self-storage or a lock-up facility to store documents. In addition, many of these companies are using self-storage facilities to store business critical documents. Many companies use self-storage […]
With many businesses having to find smarter ways of working to address the difficulties of team working with staff spread far and wide, discovering strategies to make life easier is becoming increasingly pressing. Sending and receiving mail is one aspect of the new way of working which can prove difficult to manage. Here at PDM […]
Reducing Overheads with Smarter Mail Handling: How Bradford Businesses Benefit from PDM-PostJune 10, 2025 - 2:33 pmFor businesses in and around Bradford, the challenge of managing outgoing and incoming mail is often underestimated. Whether it’s the rising cost of printing and postage or the inefficiencies caused by manual processes, traditional mailrooms can drain time and resources. At PDM, we’ve developed a solution that tackles this head-on: PDM-Post, our hybrid mail service […]
Are Paper Shredders Still Needed in a Digital World?May 6, 2025 - 12:00 pmWith the shift towards digital storage and cloud-based document management, it’s easy to assume that traditional paper shredders have had their day. At PDM, we’re often asked whether businesses still need to invest in physical shredding solutions when digital options appear to make paper redundant. The answer isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. There’s […]