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[Read now →](https://blog.sgworld.com/7-things-to-look-for-when-choosing-school-asset-management-software) January 6, 2021 Lisa Robinson ## [Scared of Asset Management and Ghost Assets in your Asset Register?](https://blog.sgworld.com/scared-of-ghost-assets-in-your-asset-register) [![Scared of Asset Management and Ghost Assets in your Asset Register?](https://blog.sgworld.com/hubfs/5D%20Blog%20Images/Worried.jpg)](https://blog.sgworld.com/scared-of-ghost-assets-in-your-asset-register) What are ghost and zombie assets? Ghost assets are assets that are listed in your schools fixed asset register but are either missing or... [Read now →](https://blog.sgworld.com/scared-of-ghost-assets-in-your-asset-register) December 22, 2020 Lisa Robinson ## [School Asset Management Software - 6 Reasons to Ditch the Spreadsheet](https://blog.sgworld.com/school-asset-management-6-reasons-to-ditch-the-spreadsheet) [![School Asset Management Software - 6 Reasons to Ditch the Spreadsheet](https://blog.sgworld.com/hubfs/Blog-Title-Image-1.jpg)](https://blog.sgworld.com/school-asset-management-6-reasons-to-ditch-the-spreadsheet) 1. Save Money Top of the list of reasons is the prospect of saving money. A dedicated system canhave big financial benefits for schools and academies... [Read now →](https://blog.sgworld.com/school-asset-management-6-reasons-to-ditch-the-spreadsheet) November 4, 2020 Lisa Robinson ## [Savings a School will make by introducing an Asset Management Software](https://blog.sgworld.com/what-typical-cost-savings-a-school-will-make-by-introducing-an-asset-management-system) [![Savings a School will make by introducing an Asset Management Software](https://blog.sgworld.com/hubfs/5D%20Blog%20Images/Cost-Savings.jpg)](https://blog.sgworld.com/what-typical-cost-savings-a-school-will-make-by-introducing-an-asset-management-system) We know that introducing a sound asset management system can help schools use their assets more efficiently and save money. If you're struggling to... [Read now →](https://blog.sgworld.com/what-typical-cost-savings-a-school-will-make-by-introducing-an-asset-management-system) October 30, 2020 Lisa Robinson ## [Asset Management: The Asset Life Cycle Stages](https://blog.sgworld.com/the-asset-management-life-cycle) [![Asset Management: The Asset Life Cycle Stages](https://blog.sgworld.com/hubfs/5D%20Blog%20Images/Waste-computers.jpg)](https://blog.sgworld.com/the-asset-management-life-cycle) Assets are your schools building blocks; knowing what they are, where they are and their condition will help in planning and getting the most out of... [Read now →](https://blog.sgworld.com/the-asset-management-life-cycle) September 24, 2020 Lisa Robinson ## [Asset Management and Asset Tagging Manager App](https://blog.sgworld.com/asset-tagging) [![Asset Management and Asset Tagging Manager App](https://blog.sgworld.com/hubfs/5D%20Blog%20Images/Tagging.jpg)](https://blog.sgworld.com/asset-tagging) What is an Asset Tag and how are they used? An asset tag is a label with a barcode or QR code, unique ID number and sometimes a school/company name... [Read now →](https://blog.sgworld.com/asset-tagging) June 30, 2020 Lisa Robinson ## [Asset Management and Academies: The Financial Handbook](https://blog.sgworld.com/asset-management-and-the-academies-financial-handbook) [![Asset Management and Academies: The Financial Handbook](https://blog.sgworld.com/hubfs/5D%20Blog%20Images/AFH.jpg)](https://blog.sgworld.com/asset-management-and-the-academies-financial-handbook) In June the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) published the Academies Financial Handbook 2020 (AFH2020). The ESFA continues to strive for... [Read now →](https://blog.sgworld.com/asset-management-and-the-academies-financial-handbook) March 5, 2020 Lisa Robinson ## [Disposing of Old Computer Hardware](https://blog.sgworld.com/disposing-of-old-computer-hardware) [![Disposing of Old Computer Hardware](https://blog.sgworld.com/hubfs/5D%20Blog%20Images/Waste-computers.jpg)](https://blog.sgworld.com/disposing-of-old-computer-hardware) Your asset management software can manage asset disposal as part of your accounts ledger but how do you physically dispose of old IT equipment in a... 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