Comments on: Scanner + Evernote To Make The Paperless Office

By: Aaron Fournier

Aaron Fournier — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:26:00 +0000

I’m always curious why certain work environments don’t go paperless or at the very least try to use digital documents as much as possible. I watch this sports radio show that is simulcast on TV and sometimes you’ll see one of the hosts reading a packet of information regarding some sports related news. It just seems so pointless because news is always changing and you have to wonder if they do this everyday. Making it even more pointless is that both hosts usually have a computer of some sort in front them at all times. It absolutely confuses me.

By: JohnO

JohnO — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 02:51:00 +0000

I work for an accounting firm that has gone paperless for the most part. We scan documents from our clients that we need to save, and we don’t print to paper unless there is a really compelling reason. We don’t use Evernote…we’re using a proprietary software developed especially for accountants that is more than just a digital asset management tool, but the idea is much the same. The previous firm I worked for, which REFUSED to go paperless, used 5 or 6 reams of paper — shared between 3 CPAs and 5 other employees. Our firm of 20+ employees uses much less than one ream per day. How’s THAT for saving the rain forests of the Northwest?

By: ? Dominique Dejonghe

? Dominique Dejonghe — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 06:47:00 +0000

Most interesting for Evernote power use is the Evernote Essentials eBook. Have a look here:http://www.iutumehrm.com/evernote/Evernote_Essentials/Evernote.html (affiliate link)

By: Saverio Failoni

Saverio Failoni — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:07:00 +0000

A part from the fact that I’m very skeptical of cloud computing in general, I’m pleased to see that some steps in the right direction are being made. In Italy, for example, businesses still depend heavily on faxes and priority mails, the accounting is done on both PC and paper. In Italy, computers didn’t diminished the use of paper not even of a fraction. If you ever pay a visit to an Italian bank office it looks exactly like 30 years ago, plus the PCs on their desk. It’s ridiculous.
I hope they’re the first to read this article.

By: David Risley

David Risley — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:04:00 +0000

You just use due diligence. As I said, when you scan a PDF, you archive it somewhere else besides Evernote as a backup. Also, Evernote is not *only* cloud-based…. everything is stored locally as well so you could still get to your stuff even if Evernote.com disappeared. You have backup options, too. So, honestly, if one lost their data to Evernote, you’d need to be an idiot.

By: Rmccoll

Rmccoll — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:21:00 +0000

This sounds too good but how long will Evernote be available. In 10 years will I be able to access? I am skeptical.