Let’s face it, meetings can be scary, especially if you’re relying on tech to get the job done. It’s estimated that in 2020 half of the UK workforce will work remotely, so the reliance on tech to carry out work is only going to increase. That’s why it’s essential to embrace meeting solutions and face any […]
Flexible working makes your company hot stuff
With Coronavirus resulting in remote working, it’s an important time to look at how flexible working could be adopted for good. The younger generation recognise the need for a better work-life balance. Over 7 in 10 (73%) UK employees under thirty years of age say flexible working makes a job more attractive. The older gen […]
Say what you see, European edition
With European Day of Languages coming up on the 26th of September, we’re celebrating by giving away five six-month video call licences. The rules are simple. We’ll post a picture, which will represent a common European phrase. All you need to do is guess right and you’ll be entered for a chance to win. Please […]
Category Archive for “Tips for Small Businesses”
Whether you’re thinking about, just launched or have launched a new start-up, we’ve got news and advice for entrepreneurs and new businesses so you don’t make the mistakes that many have before. It’s safe to say that a goal for many businesses is to scale… When you think of London what first springs to mind? […]
How to lead a conference call
A conference call is like a country: if it doesn’t have a leader, it all goes to pieces. So let’s assume you’ve been elected President of the Republic of Conference Calls. How do you keep things running smoothly when you’re on a call, without being a dictator or risking a revolution? Or in other words: […]
Flexible Working in 2019
Each year PowWowNow runs a flexible working survey to examine the continuing changing landscape of modern working. As retirement ages and life expectancy increase and better technology comes into play, the demand for a better work life balance is pushed to the front of the business agenda. Here are some of the top insights for […]
Working Remotely with Web Meetings
If you’ve ever found yourself sitting at home, it’s 3 o clock and you’ve yet to shower or change out of your PJs, you’ve snacked your way through the day and productivity is at an all time low. Those are just a few potential remote working woes. It can be difficult sometimes to get yourself […]
Webinars, there’s nothing to fear
Any form of large-scale presentation can be nerve-racking. Particularly when you’re relying on technology, which has a habit of misbehaving exactly when you don’t want it to misbehave (you want to update now, really!!?). Nevertheless, with a solid plan and the right webinar platform you can lull your nerves, face your fears and produce A1 […]
Guide to crush working from home (WFH) during the Coronavirus crisis
So here we are, living in a day and age where we are told that going outside could potentially soon be banned and is already banned in other countries. We’ve gone from taking our daily commute into the office, to rolling out of bed and taking a leisurely saunter to our living room, dining room, […]
Everything About Video Calls
The concept for video calls have been around for a while now, longer than you might have guessed. The first experiments involving this tech happened way back in 1927, by AT&T.[1] Sure, it would have been a far cry from the HD video experience we have today, but still, it shows how long people have […]