Teleconferencing means two or more people can enjoy a telephone conversation no matter where they are, whether that is a different room or a different city. There are many advantages teleconferencing has brought with businesses benefiting from a more efficient method of working and communicating with other colleagues.

Making efficiency gains will be an attractive feature for every business. As teleconferencing can take p (more…)

Our reliance on technology is increasing constantly. In fact, the other day I read an article that talked about the setting up of video conferencing facilities in a hospital so that doctors and patients can keep in touch. The rise of technology has frequently been associated with the rise of a certain robotic-ness in our attitudes to life. Are we really turning into robots in human skin thanks to the rise of technology? That is (more…)

The holiday season beginning around Thanksgiving through New Year’s has got to be one of the most exciting times to be alive. Along with the excitement it can be one of the most stressful and expensive times of the year as well. An important part of the holidays is spending time with friends and family. It is inevitable though that someone won’t be able to make it home for the holidays. It happens every year. Getting everyone t (more…)

There are two technologies that are making a revolution in intra-organizational communications: They are telephone conferencing and web conferencing. Using either web or telephone conferencing, companies and non-profit organizations are now able to hold many more meetings than ever before. The newest web conferencing systems incorporate both online and telephone conferencing and this will surely speed up the growth of virtual conferencing.

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Have you ever been in a web meeting and the “weakest link” was the presenter? If you use web conferencing technology, don’t be the weakest link in a web meeting. A bad online meeting can cost you and your business money — either in lost sales, lost productivity, or lost self-esteem.

1. Establish Clear Objectives

When you establish a clear objective, your audience is able to focus its energy and attention (more…)