Whether you are a fleet manager or you are a fleet service provider responsible for performing routine maintenance for fleets, implementing a successful preventive maintenance process is critical to keeping each piece of equipment in operation. Managing the scope of operations required in preventive maintenance can be challenging, but the…
Credit card transactions fall into three different categories or “data levels”. Each level requires certain information to be sent to qualify a transaction. B2B transactions using business cards, corporate cards, and purchasing cards all qualify for level II and III processing. These data levels are in place to help with…
There are many pricing models that merchant service providers use to assess charges, but two of the most common are bundled pricing and pass-through pricing. Understanding the different pricing models in the credit card industry will allow you to make better processing and processor decisions. Take a look at your…
A very dangerous type of malicious software has grabbed the spotlight in the tech world over the last few years, and for good reason. Numerous individuals, businesses, and public institutions have fallen prey to attacks by the malware programs collectively known as ‘ransomware’. Ransomware has become popular among black market…
Starting on a new software program and getting the employees to buy-in to new processes are some of the biggest hurdles that any business will encounter. However, we’ve found the following tips can help ease the pressure: start by creating new habits in the shop, communicate openly, and add a…
Have you ever given an estimate on a job that ends up requiring more time than what was projected? Have you ever looked at the bottom line on a job and realized it was not as profitable as it should have been? Any shop that is not managing billable hours…
These days, cloud computing is all the rage. It’s often touted as the best new solution for individual and business data management, for companies both large and small. While cloud-based technologies do offer quite a few benefits, there are drawbacks associated with cloud-computing that are sometimes overlooked. In this article,…
In a parts or repair business, the ability to operate efficiently and quickly can make or break your bottom line. Without an efficient workflow, a well-trained team, and careful monitoring of costs, it is easy for a parts or repair shop to find itself battling a decreasing profit margin. As…
Software, when properly and effectively utilized, should be an asset to your business. When running a shop, there are necessary costs to keep the lights on and the doors open, and then there are additional costs that should help your shop make more money. It’s inevitable that you’re going to…
Data conversion, on its face, is not a difficult process. The question businesses should be asking is not “Is it possible,” but rather, “Is it practical?” We live in the Information Age…everything is possible for a price! The answer to whether or not transferring data across systems is cost-effective will…
