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Vehicle tracking systems have been available to fleet managers for some time and despite an initially slow uptake in the technology, they have now become very popular amongst those who run commercial fleets. Not only do they give fleet managers peace of mind knowing that they have the exact location of every vehicle in their fleet at any one time – they can also improve fleet efficiency too, an important factor during a time of economic hardship.

A GPS tracker works by using a triangulating algorithm to give the precise location of the vehicle it is fitted to. This information is fed through to a remote-operating centre, which can then chart the location of every vehicle in the fleet. Through this mapping system, fleet managers can prioritise routes or re-allocate a vehicle to a pick-up, minimising the time that the customer waits for their collection and maximising efficiency. The utility services and network companies running fleets of mobile engineers are also finding this system extremely useful, as it allows them to allocate call-outs to the nearest available vehicle. Courier and delivery services have been using vehicle tracking systems for several years and were the first organisations to really appreciate the benefits of such a system. Continue reading ‘Recession Advice – How Vehicle Tracking Can Improve Fleet Efficiency’ »

If as a Team or HRD Manager, you find yourself shaking your head and saying “Why can’t they all just get along?” Your Team might just need to take the PEP Pill! No fear—we’re not talking about a “Red Bull Power Drink” for teams, rather a simple but effective employee education program developed by the Now to WOW!â„¢ Faculty which fosters inter-department understanding, communications and improved customer service performance.

According to Faculty Director, and Senior Team Facilitator, Rosemary Rein, PhD “PEP” stands for Personnel Exchange Program and is particularly suited for organizations that have multiple touch points with the customers and or the need for smooth transitions between sales and service operations. If you continually find yourself, as a CEO or HRD manager, brought into find common ground and solutions between departments and/or have a need for your team to work together on core initiatives and projects, PEP may very well be your prescription and the pivot point for developing individual performers into a highly successful and synergistic team. Continue reading ‘Team Dysfunction? Perhaps, the Prescription is a PEP Pill!’ »

Using a good restaurant point of sale system wouldn’t be a problem for restaurant owners, but between the confusion of hardware and software, monthly contracts,programming setup, leasing equipment and peripherals, that simple old cash register sure is a relief.

Not so fast; that breath of fresh air can be costing a restaurant owner thousands more than the cost of a POS system every month. It sure is nice to have that POS system that tracks staff schedules and kitchen inventory, keeps track of orders and wait times, maintains reservations systems and can even accept orders from the restaurant’s website, all in one convenient central computer system! Continue reading ‘Restaurant POS Software Overview’ »

Doncaster is a town in South Yorkshire. It is 20 miles from Sheffield. It is undergoing a bit of a transformation. It now has an international airport and work is being undertaken to revitalise its economy. The town has a population of about 68,000 although the wider metropolitan area has a much greater population of 287,000.

Help With Debt helps companies with debt problems through this worrying time.

Companies up and down the country are struggling to make ends met and get through the recession. Companies and Business based in Doncaster are no different.

Businesses in Doncaster which are insolvent need to take proper insolvency advice and may need to cease to trade. To carry on trading whilst insolvent can lead to accusations of wrongful trading which can make a director personally liable for losses of the company.

There are three main types of insolvency procedure which can help a limited company which is insolvent. Continue reading ‘Insolvency advice for companies in Doncaster’ »

Over 200,000 people suffer from vehicle theft in the UK every year. With car theft at such astronomical levels, anything that you can do to prevent your vehicle being stolen is going to be an advantage, saving you both time, money and keeping the cost of your insurance premiums down. Vehicle tracking systems and car tracker technology have become increasingly popular in the UK and can play a significant role in reducing car theft crime.

The advantage of vehicle tracking is that the movements of a car or van can be monitored in real-time, allowing the Police to respond to a stolen vehicle and reducing the recovery time significantly. This can mean a massive saving on expenses businesses face if their vehicles are taken, reducing the costs incurred by replacing stolen vehicles and minimising the potential for damage as the recovery time is so much quicker. GPS devices are small and easy to fit and is usually powered using its own, independent battery or by running from the vehicle’s battery. The system has other components such as Google maps or other location software, which is also installed into the owner’s phone or PC. This enables vehicle owners or those involved in fleet management to access real-time information on specific vehicles or even a group of vehicles. Continue reading ‘Using Vehicle Tracking Systems to Catch Vehicle Thieves’ »

A lot of MLM “gurus’ will tell you that, “It’s not about selling, it’s about sharing.” I think they’re missing the point. They’re trying to say that sharing your knowledge will benefit you in the long run by attracting the kind of trust and loyalty that a successful network needs. I get that. I’ve even been known to say that myself. But to say that “it’s not about selling” is stretching that point way too far. You’re in a business and at the end of the day, sales DO matter. Let’s get this point clear – It’s about both.

You are sharing your business opportunity, but you are also selling the idea of yourself as a leader. If you fail to make that rather fine distinction, you’re setting yourself up for a situation where you have a network of eager marketers with no actual income coming in to keep everybody happy. What are the chances you’re going to be able to keep that network together for long?

To have a successful business in MLM, you need to share your hard earned marketing skills down the line so your network can replicate your success. Do that and you’re creating teams of highly effective marketers who can drive your residual income streams to amazing heights. You need to share what you know about MLM to fine tune a well oiled machine that produces consistently spectacular results.

That’s the easy part. Call it sharing, training, mentoring or educating. It all boils down to showing people what you’ve got and laying your cards on the table. But the tricky part, where a lot of people don’t follow through on is selling. Continue reading ‘MLM – Sharing Vs Selling’ »

Know what’s the best restaurant POS systems for your business, compare them and get ready to learn about online restaurant management softwares: for order tracking, payment processing, monitoring staff and more

Using a good restaurant POS system is better than a fancy system that doesn’t have the right feature a restaurant owner needs, but between the confusion of your restaurant software, hardware and peripherals, that old cash register sure is a relief.

Take note of this; that breath of fresh air can be costing a restaurant owner thousands more than the actual cost of a POS system every month. Just imagine having one central computer system that tracks staff schedules and kitchen inventory, keeps track of orders and wait times, manages reservations system and can even accept orders from the restaurant’s website. Continue reading ‘Point of Sale (POS) Solutions: Restaurant POS Software Overview’ »

Dover is a town and major port in Kent. The services operated from the port of Dover account for most of the employment in the town. The town is a tourist attraction. The military barracks associated with the town were removed in 2007. Obviously transport and shipping predominate and changes in these areas disproportionately affect the local economy. The towns population has settled around 30,000..

Help With Debt helps companies with debt problems through this worrying time.

Companies up and down the country are struggling to make ends met and get through the recession. Companies and Business based in Dover are no different.

Businesses in Dover which are insolvent need to take proper insolvency advice and may need to cease to trade. To carry on trading whilst insolvent can lead to accusations of wrongful trading which can make a director personally liable for losses of the company.

There are three main types of insolvency procedure which can help a limited company which is insolvent. Continue reading ‘Insolvency advice for companies in Dover’ »

If you have more than two company vehicles, you have a fleet. As with all business components, fleets need managing and this can include a wide range of duties including vehicle financing, maintenance, tracking and diagnostics, driver management, fuel, and health and safety management. Fleet management minimises the risks associated with vehicle investment, improving efficiency, productivity and ensuring that overall transportation costs are kept to a minimum. They are either dealt with by a dedicated in-house fleet management department or outsourced to a fleet management provider.

One of the most fundamental components in fleet management is vehicle tracking. Modern technology in the form of GPS tracking devices has made tracking and diagnostics much more efficient and easier, leading to far more efficient fleet management overall. Vehicle trackers allow a fleet manager to know exactly where every vehicle in the fleet is at any given time and gives them the opportunity to plan the most efficient routes and reduce waiting time for customers. Vehicle tracking also introduces safety and crime prevention elements by allowing a silent alarm to be triggered if the vehicle is stolen or involved in an accident. This is particularly important if the fleet operates in more remote areas and can mean a far more rapid response to an emergency system. The introduction of ‘Low-Jacking’ technology also means that if a vehicle is stolen, the engine can be disabled remotely by the fleet manager and the Police can be directed to the exact location of the vehicle. This reduces recovery time for stolen vehicles and therefore the costs associated with vehicle theft. Continue reading ‘Fleet Management Explained’ »

“Change is not made without inconvenience, even from worse to better.” – Richard Hooker

I couldn’t have said it better myself! As you know, I’m all for making changes to better our lives and businesses, but I have to admit that in the past 2 weeks my tolerance levels have been sorely tested. I’ve had to relearn patience skills and there were times that I’m sure my perseverance quotient on a scale of 1 to 10 was at -20.

I’ve been restructuring my business to better reflect the needs and desires of my valued clients. Consequently I’ve spent the last few weeks going over new designs, changing my website content, and doing a complete overhaul of my collateral. After jumping more hurdles than a sprinter at the Olympic Games, last week I finally hit the ‘wall.’ Nothing seemed to be working properly on my site and I found myself getting totally frustrated from juggling too many balls and putting out fires. At one point I even wondered why I was going through all this agony. I was not so lovingly reminded that change is great, but it definitely takes perseverance and patience to implement something new into your life. Continue reading ‘Want Change? Start With Patience!’ »