Is going paperless actually realistic for everyday offices?

[Garold Bayron]

I worry that fully digital workflows sound good in theory but might not work in practice for small businesses.

[rodjeronepiece]

I thought the same until I started reading about real examples on open-web.info. The article explained how even small offices can go paperless without complicated systems. I started by scanning our active files into digital PDFs and using cloud storage for team access. The impact was immediate—we saved time searching for documents, cut down on storage space, and reduced our paper costs. The biggest surprise was how much clients appreciated it—they preferred receiving digital copies they could sign electronically instead of waiting for printed versions. Another unexpected benefit was mobility: I could pull up documents on my phone during meetings without carrying folders. Over time, we noticed environmental benefits too, with significantly less paper waste. Going fully paperless is a process, but even starting small makes a noticeable difference. From my experience, it’s not only realistic, it’s easier and more efficient than managing endless stacks of paper.