If you’re a broker in the Cornhusker State, then you are required to preserve your real estate transaction records for five (5) years according to the Nebraska Real Estate Commission. As always, we’ve included the actual rules and regulations so people can verify our research.

Here are the top 10 reasons why online backup makes sense for brokers in Nebraska:

Number 10 – You need a strategy for backing up desktops, laptops or servers.

Not backing up computers in your office opens your business to liabilities and potential huge losses to your reputation and revenue.

Number 9 – Compliance. Compliance. Compliance.

Stay compliant so you’ll satisfy the intent of any regulation(s).

Number 8 – You don’t have the time to figure out an in-house solution.

There are too many vendors out there offering software solutions. With www.filetwin.com, you get more than software, you get our unmatched service and personalized attention.

Number 7 – You just aren’t willing to compromise security for convenience.

Encryption and our managed service ensures that your backups are completed properly.

Number 6 – You need a backup solution that you don’t have to monitor constantly.

You can request your backups to run daily, weekly or monthly. We offer continuous backup which runs real-time.

Number 5 – Your staff and budget are already overextended.

Stop wasting time and money with external drives, CDs and other traditional backup methods. This allows your in-house IT resources to be productive in revenue generating activities. Check  our video on the advantages of online backup.

Number 4 – You don’t want to pay for something you aren’t using.

You determine how many computers and how much storage you need and that’s what you pay for.

Number 3 – You’re concerned about natural disasters.

If you’re concerned about Mother Nature and that she might disrupt you’re business, then securing your data remotely is a prudent decision for any business and you’re continuity plan.

Number 2 – You’re over the headaches that come with backing up branch offices.

Now you’re able to make sure that your business continuity plan is working throughout your company.

The Number 1 reason why you need online backup is….

A simple payment plan is easier to cover right now because our budget is tight.

With Filetwin, there is no need for any capital investment for hardware, small upfront costs and no administrative overhead to maintain.

We think these are ten (10) pretty good reasons why you should consider Filetwin. If you’d like to speak with one of our Backup Specialists in person, please contact us at 1 877 310-2884 and we’d be glad to answer any questions you might have.

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If you’re a real estate Broker in The Coyote State, then you’re required to retain electronic files for four (4) years according to the South Dakota Real Estate Commission. It’s interesting that South Dakota is one of the few states that actually has a PDF specifically on electronic record storage. At Filetwin we specialize in record retention for regulated businesses such as the real estate industry. Click here to read the Commission’s policy on electronic record retention.

Here are ten good reasons why Brokers should consider Filetwin for your electronic record retention requirements.

Number 10 – You don’t have a strategy for backing up desktops, laptops or servers.

Not backing up the systems in your office opens your business to liabilities and potential huge losses to your reputation and revenue.

Number 9 – Compliance. Compliance. Compliance.

We’ll keep you compliant so you’ll satisfy the intent of any regulation(s).

Number 8 – You don’t have the time to figure out an in-house solution.

There are too many vendors out there offering software solutions. With www.filetwin.com, you get more than software, you get our unmatched service responsiveness and personalized attention.

Number 7 – You just aren’t willing to compromise security for convenience.

Encryption and our managed service guarantees that your backup is completed properly.

Number 6 – You need a backup solution that you don’t have to monitor constantly.

You can request your backups to run daily, weekly or monthly. We offer continuous backup which runs real-time.

Number 5 – Your IT staff and budget are already overextended.

Stop wasting time and money with external drives, stacks of CDs and other traditional backup methods. This allows your in-house IT resources to be productive in revenue generating activities.

Number 4 – You don’t want to pay for something you aren’t using.

You determine how many computers and how much storage you need and that’s what you pay for.

Number 3 – You’re worried about natural disasters.

If you’re concerned about Mother Nature and that she might disrupt you’re business, then securing your data off site is a prudent decision for any business and you’re continuity plan.

Number 2 – You’re over the headaches that come with backing up remote locations and branch offices.

Now you can make sure that your business continuance plan is working throughout your company.

The Number 1 reason why you need online backup is….

Your IT budget is limited and a simple payment plan is easier to cover right now.

With Filetwin, there is no capital investment for hardware, small upfront costs and no administrative overhead to maintain.

We think these are ten (10) pretty good reasons why you should consider online backup and Filetwin. If you’d like to speak with one of our Backup Specialists in person, please contact us at 1 877 310-2884 and we’d be glad to answer any questions you might have.

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Since today’s blog focuses on the Show-Me State, we’re going to do just that. If you’re a real estate broker in Missouri, you’re required to retain your transaction records for a minimum of three (3) years according to the Missouri Real Estate Commission.  Here’s the actual document that outlines these regulations, http://pr.mo.gov/boards/realestate/November%202009%20MREC%20Rule%20Book.pdf. On page 54 is the rule CSR 2250-8.160 regarding Retention of Records that’s available for any Broker to review for themselves.

Here is a video we created that talks about the benefits of using online backup versus traditional methods of data storage like cardboard boxes and CDs.

Missouri seems pretty reasonable with their record retention requirements. Three (3) years isn’t too bad to have to hold on to hard copy files. Just remember, that there is a square footage cost issue surrounding boxes stored in offices that we always blog about and the possibility of natural disasters (fire, flood & storm damage) that might never affect your business, however, one incident can bring your entire operation to a grinding halt if you don’t use a solution like online backup. Considering the current storms in Missouri, we strongly recommend that small businesses in these areas seriously consider online backup in their business continuity planning.

If you’d like to learn more about online backup as an option for your business, give us a call at 1 877 310-2884 and one of our Backup Specialists will be pleased to continue this conversation with you.

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