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When to use video calls
You know what they say, there’s a time and a place for everything including when to use video calls. We’ve always stood by the notion that face-to-face is the best option but when that’s not viable, adding video to your meeting is the closest you’ll get. A 2019 survey found that a massive 96% of […]
Making the most out of the webinar features
We understand that running a webinar can be a daunting task, particularly if you’re a virgin to the platform and the features on offer. A webinar is an online event, with the main differentiation from an web meeting being that you can present to much larger audiences. To learn more about the differences click here. […]
3 ways a conference call app will improve your meetings
The modern world has gone crazy for apps. There now seems to be an app for pretty much everything, from logical food and recipe apps to the downright bizarre pimple popper and milk the cow apps (promise they’re real). With smartphones basically becoming an extension of ourselves, apps have become an integral part of daily […]
Are attitudes in the UK shifting towards permanent flexible working?
Our 2020 flexible working survey conducted in January found over two-thirds (67 per cent) of UK employees are currently not offered flexible working in their role, but wish it was available to them. It was surprising to see this reflected by UK businesses. Despite the demand from workers, our survey found that 40 per cent […]
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: […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
Face your meeting solution fears
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 […]