Fleet Management News: Volume 1, Issue 9
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IN THIS ISSUE
- FLEET REPORT: VEHICLE THEFT RISING
- WATCH HOW A GPS FLEET TRACKING SYSTEM WORKS... LIVE!
- GET TAX BREAKS FOR EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE PURCHASES
- YOUR FREE GUIDE TO GPS FLEET TRACKING
- MICROSOFT HELPS SMALL BUSINESS GAIN AND RETAIN CUSTOMERS
- FLEETMATICS TRACKER UPDATE
- EVENTS CALENDAR
1. FLEET REPORT: VEHICLE THEFT RISING
According to a new report issued by Automotive Fleet, a majority of fleets experience an average of two vehicles stolen a year. Only a little over half (53%) of the vehicles are ever recovered.
Stolen vehicles burden a company's bottom line and it seems that theft is on the rise.
Find out what you can do to help secure your fleet vehicles.
Click here:
http://www.automotive-fleet.com/Channel/Safety-Accident-Management/Article/Story/2008/11/Fleet-Industry-Report-Fleets-Report-Stolen-Vehicle-Statistics.aspx?interstitial=1
2. WATCH HOW A GPS FLEET TRACKING SYSTEM WORKS... LIVE!
From increased security and reduced costs, to improved productivity and better customer service, GPS vehicle fleet tracking has changed the way companies with vehicle fleets of any size do business.
See this technology in live action and find out how a GPS tracking system can increase your bottom line by reducing your fuel costs and increasing productivity.
Click here: Live GPS Vehicle Tracking System
3. GET TAX BREAKS FOR EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE PURCHASES
If your business can afford to buy new equipment and/or computer software, now is the time to do it. This is your last chance to take advantage of the favorable tax depreciation rules for 2008.
A $250,000 first-year Section 179 deduction allowance is available for new and used business equipment and software put to use in tax years beginning in 2008. Computer systems, office furniture, machinery, and almost all software costs qualify. The $250,000 deduction privilege is also allowed for heavy pickups and vans.
Check with your tax advisor and read more about it here:
http://www.smartmoney.com/Personal-Finance/Taxes/Year-End-Tax-Tips-for-Small-Businesses-Part-I/
4. YOUR FREE GUIDE TO GPS FLEET TRACKING
GPS fleet tracking is an easy, cost-effective way to make sure your vehicles and employees are more productive.
To help you choose the GPS solution that will give your business the most benefit, take a look at this free GPS Fleet Tracking Buyer's Guide.
Click here: GPS Vehicle Tracking Buyer's Guide
5. MICROSOFT HELPS SMALL BUSINESS GAIN AND RETAIN CUSTOMERS
Microsoft recently added two features to their popular Microsoft Office Live Small Business program that can help you earn new customers and keep in contact with ones you already have.
Products available include e-mail marketing and keyword advertising packages.
For more information, click here:
http://smallbusiness.officelive.com/Promote/
6. FLEETMATICS TRACKER UPDATE
Get the latest advice, resources and news about GPS vehicle tracking and fleet management issues at The FleetMatics Tracker blog.
Stop by and give us your thoughts.
Click here:
http://vehicle-fleet-tracking.com/
7. EVENTS CALENDAR
Visit FleetMatics Representatives at the following event for a free demo of the FleetMatics GPS Vehicle Tracking Solution.
Carolina's Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (CRSMCA)
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
January 20 - 22, 2009
http://www.crsmca.org/