THE PAPERLESS office is a trend that never really caught on at most businesses, despite a lot of talk at the time.
CGA accountants and business advisors in Escrick, however, has not let the dream fizzle out.
In 2010, it comes to the completion of a five-year strategy to convert fully to a paperless office. Tax returns, accounts and letters are sent out electronically, the office has an electronic filing system and it has recently launched a secure client portal to upload sensitive information.
Their systems also turn their clients’ record keeping paperless, and the firm plants three trees for all referrals of accepted business through the Woodland Trust.
Director Stacey McVeighty said she expected the business has saved more than £14,000 in stationery, postage and using staff more efficiently.
CGA is going for the Think Green Business Award in The Press Business Awards.
Stacey is also hoping to be recognised for the Women In Enterprise Award, for her success in leading the 120-year-old firm, whose initials ironically stand for the Country Gentleman’s Association, into the 21st century.
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