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Why Conference Calls Are So Smart
If organizations want to succeed, they need to model their information sharing on the most sophisticated and efficient information processor on the planet: the human brain. Every day, humanity makes 50 billion cellphone calls, and sends 300 billion emails. But just one person's brain sends more messages than that! It sends about 10,000 times as […]
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Introducing: The New and Improved Address Book
Innovation is forged from collaboration and collaboration depends on continued contact and communication. Any business owner worth his or her salt will tell you an entrepreneur is only as good as his/her ability to network. The exchange of business cards or the swapping of email addresses could very well be the beginning of a beautiful […]
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Setting up a Conference Call is Easier than....
Until you have set up a conference call, it can seem a little “complicated” or “challenging.” Not as complicated as getting four boyfriends or spouses out of the way for an evening, but then, what is? Let’s compare setting up a conference call versus getting the girls together to go see a good movie. Pick […]
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Introducing: International Dial-in Numbers
Conducting business in the UK, US or Australia? Looking to build your following in Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands? FreeConference.com has good news for you! The new FreeConference.com offers free dial-in numbers in the US, UK, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and South Korea. That means you can chat with colleagues in Berlin before […]
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Recording Conference Calls to Harness the "Power of While"
Simple teleconference technology adds value In Jim Estill’s book “Time Leadership”, he describes how to use the “Power of While” to blend two compatible activities to get more out of life. An example would be a busy University student listening to a lecture podcast or audio tape while they go for a morning run. The […]
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Invitations and Reminders Made Easy
Getting an accurate head count for any event is tricky. Anyone whose been left waiting on wedding RSVPs knows this pain intimately. There are those guests who swear they’re coming but neglect to show up; those who send their regrets then arrive with a guest; and, perhaps worst of all, the flip floppers who […]
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Using Call Recording to Enhance Your Sermons
Conference call technology helps spread the Word I don’t know about you, but after I’ve slaved over a hot sermon all week, it feels like a bit of a let-down once it is preached and gone. “Plunk goes another one,” like a drop of water into the endless ocean of sermons. Is that all? Luckily, […]
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Using Conference Calls To Get New Ideas Across
Reach the “tipping point” sooner In any organization, there comes a time when a new idea or procedure must be introduced. Cue the theme music from “Jaws”. For most people, the status quo offers a warm, fuzzy sense of security; so new ideas can trigger irrational fears and generate unreasonable “push back”. The best way […]
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The Benefits of Knowing Who's Speaking
There is no bigger faux pas in the business world than calling someone by the wrong name. This is particularly offensive when the mislabeled party happens to be a longstanding employee or important stakeholder. Now, it’s one thing to avoid doing it when your face to face with the person, but when you’re on […]
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Recurring Calls Feature
When an organization hits its stride it’s vital to maintain its momentum. Touching base with your team at regular intervals, creates an environment of support that allows employees to flourish. This consistent interaction is even more important when you’re working with a remote team. You don’t have daily water cooler chitchats or birthday cakes in […]
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Setting Up a Conference Call is as Easy as...
Some days getting up and getting to work on time feels like one of the most difficult things to do in the entire universe. Here's the Beatles' take on it. "Woke up, fell out of bed, dragged a comb across my head.Found my way downstairs and drank a cup, and looking up, I noticed I […]
