It happens all the time. You’re in the middle of an important meeting and a question comes up that will stall the meeting if it isn’t answered right away. So you need to conference with an employee at the home office to get the answer and discuss the issue with others in the meeting. This [...]
Choosing the right conference call solution is vital for a small business. High telecom costs can literally put you out of business when left unchecked. For many companies, the cost of communication is one of the top five expenditures. Because many small businesses use their already overworked accountants to handle communication expenses, it is easy [...]
The nice thing about conference calls is that they are the simplest, easiest and cheapest way for individuals to meet. Yet they are underutilized as a tool for business. Many people avoid conference calls because they see them as boring, unproductive, or they simply lack confidence to conduct an effective meeting. These tips and strategies [...]
It’s your worst fear: you think you have muted a conversation on the phone, begin speaking your mind freely with unflattering comments about the person on the other end of the phone, and learn they heard everything you said…Many people are just too afraid to try the mute button, should such a social catastrophe take [...]
One always wants to be polite during a conference call, especially in meetings of high importance. While many of the rules for a traditional conference apply there are some do’s and don’ts for conference call etiquette that are specific to conference calls.
The Don’ts of Conference Call Etiquette
Unnecessary noise is a big don’t in conference [...]
Most conference call providers offer a service that lets your record your conference calls for later playback or transcription. This useful feature lets you play conferences back to those who were unable to attend or use them as training and sales tools.
Recording conference calls can also help meetings be more civil. When you announce a [...]
Conference calls are no longer high profile communications reserved for corporate executives. They are as commonplace as any meeting these days. Many find themselves asked to facilitate a conference call at work. The technology has advanced to make conferencing a simple matter of dialing into a conference and entering a pass code. But facilitating the [...]