Boca Raton IT Specialists

The majority of South Florida businesses recognize the importance of a good IT crew. Almost all local businesses use IT to some extent, making it crucial for employees to have proficient knowledge in the area. It is not longer just IT jobs where staff need a good knowledge of IT. Almost every office based job is now almost entirely based around computers and IT.

Having good IT skills gives you a major advantage over those who do not. Even if a role is not an IT job per se, IT knowledge may give you an advantage over other candidates and help you once you are employed. Employees are expected to know the basics of IT in most jobs and there is an assumption that you are able to perform basic computer related tasks. Email is often the main mode of communication, while employees are also expected to be able to write documents and use spreadsheets. In most cases the Internet is the main research method, so being confident using Google, for example, can be a must.

Most admin tasks in any business are now performed through the use of IT and for the large part the traditional numerous filing cabinets are gone. Accounting is generally performed with spreadsheets, so accounting staff also need knowledge of IT.

With IT playing such an important role in South Florida business today, it is vital to locate a local company that can come in during any system emergency to resolve the issue quickly.
IT is extremely complex, especially in local businesses that use it to a large degree, and as with all technologies there will be things that go wrong. IT support is critical as they can immediately step in – locate the issue and resolve it quickly. The IT department and processes need to be managed for IT to have the best possible impact on a business. Things need to be in place so the business can make the most of the advantages IT offers.

Contact Boca Computer today to learn more about their specialized IT services!

Fleet Management: Smart Hire Solution

Fleet managers face the task of hiring "safe" drivers, but how do you know if you are doing just that?  That’s why Driver's Alert's Enterprise Fleet Safety Management system begins with Smart Hire, the fleet management industry’s most powerfully predictive pre-employment screening solution.  Unlike most services, Smart Hire does not rely on credit and consumer reports which can leave up to 40% of applicants “unscored.” Using a broader pool of available data and applying sophisticated analytic algorithms, Smart Hire scores virtually 100% of applicants on the truthfulness of employment applications. These scores are highly predictive, identifying 63% more losses than corresponding consumer report scores. Consider the side-by-side comparison below:
As you can see in the chart on the left, 35% of losses involve applicants who cannot be scored by a consumer report (no-hits and thin files). The Smart Hire graph on the right, based on 12 million applications, shows that the 12% of candidates in our Very High Risk category account for 39% of losses incurred. Conversely, a poor consumer report score casts doubt on more applicants (15%) yet predicts far less losses (24%). For those of you with a statistical background, Smart Hire’s coefficient of correlation (R Square) is 30 points higher than that of consumer reports — or 57% better predictive power. Bottom line, being able to eliminate 39% or more of incident losses by having precise pre-hire screening data means Smart Hire offers phenomenal return on investment as a stand-alone solution. Add industry-leading GPS tracking, unlimited online training, and other components in our comprehensive solution suite, and you can see why Smart Risk 3.0 is simply unmatched in improving fleet safety and reducing related costs.

Pinterest and Seach Engine Marketing

In a matter of several months, Pinterest has climbed to the top of the SEO charts. It has gained reputation and respect as a major social networking site. Here is how to use Pinterest for maximum SEO benefits.
1. Utilize Pinterest for Online Reputation Management
Before you even start pinning and creating boards, you must optimize your profile. You do this by using main keywords and phrases – and link to your website. Pinterest is a growing website and attempting to stop all spam so your site must be verified. This is essential. As a result, you have better control on your brand’s search results, ensuring that only positive results appear at the top.
2. Optimize Your Pin Descriptions for Search Engine Optimization
Every item that you pin allows for 500 characters as a description. It’s your job to optimize this description so that it is compelling. Google bots crawl every pin – remember this. These days, almost everything that you search on Google pulls up at least one Pinterest result – try it. Make your descriptions rich with content and keywords/phrases.
3. Optimizing Your Pins for SEO
At this time back links from Pinterest are “no follow”. However, the source urls for pins are “dofollow”. This means that every photo or item that you pin should link back to your site. This brings in a ton of traffic if you have followed steps 1, 2 and now 3.
4. Don’t use Pinterest as an SEO Tool
I know, it doesn’t make sense. It does make sense, however, if you look at it like this. Pinterest is NOT an SEO site. It’s an online community. If you use it by these parameters, you are removing the SEO from the equation.
For example, pin relevant images that add value to readers. If you are pinning things that readers are searching for, your pins are likely to be shared, re-pinned and searched. This is much, much stronger than the common “SEO”.

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Routine Vehicle Checklist for Fleet Managers

There is way more to being a fleet manager than keeping track of drivers and deliveries. You are also supposed to monitor your fleet (the actual vehicles) and ensure that they are running properly and kept well maintained. Here is a routine vehicle checklist that you should check frequently to ensure that your fleet vehicles are running to the best of their ability. Here is a routine vehicle checklist that can help you keep track of each and every vehicle in your fleet:

• Brakes – This means both service and parking brakes.
• Lights – Check all lights on the vehicle including: headlights, high beams, blinkers, tail lights, brake lights, back-up lights, parking lights and side markers.
• Tires – When you check the tires you have to check the air pressure, the thread (it should be at least 1/8”), check for nails and bubbles as well.
• Belts – All belts should be well lubricated and quiet when the engine is running.
• Glass – Each window on the vehicle should be crack-free and clean to ensure proper vision when driving.
• Windshield Wipers – Windshield wipers should be clean and fully functioning when in use.
• Windshield Washer – Check the fluid to make sure that it’s full and clean.
• Engine Oil – Use a dipstick to check oil levels and ensure that there are no leaks.
• Coolant – Make sure that the coolant is filled to the correct level in each vehicle.
• Transmission – Check the transmission fluid and test drive the vehicle to make sure there is no difficulty in changing gears.
• State Inspection Decal – There should be a current state inspection sticker located in the lower driver’s side corner of the windshield.
• License Plate – The license plate should be current, visible and secure to the vehicle.
• Emergency Equipment – Most state enforcement agencies require that company vehicles be equipped with: A jack, lug wrench, tire gauge, highway warning triangles, fire extinguisher flashlight and first aid kit.

Driver’s Alert is dedicated to bringing the latest in Fleet Safety to your crew! Ask about our Fleet GPS Tracking program today!