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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
Flexible Working Statistics – 2017
Each year, the flexible working landscape continues to change. More and more employees demand a better work-life balance and although businesses have tried to adapt and improve it for their staff, has there actually been a noticeable change? We went out to discover what the flexible working landscape looks like now and how far businesses […]
The benefits of outsourcing for start-ups
Keep costs small while making your business big. It’s possible with outsourcing – or, as we like to call it, living the dream… For many entrepreneurs, the reality of starting a small business is one person, a laptop, and a phone, which are all the right tools for essential tasks like bookkeeping, sales, and marketing. […]
6 essential life hacks for business leaders
Take a break from email Read your productivity body clock Have a remote working strategy Stand up in meetings Greetings, business captain. Ready to use five shortcuts that can save your company money, improve staff happiness, and give you more time? Thought so. Read on… What’s a life hack when it’s at home? It’s a […]
The driving forces behind business agility
As businesses grow and evolve, technology continues to drive the pace of change. Software solutions are improving our productivity and businesses are becoming more dynamic, taking new strategic decisions to future proof their business. What hasn’t changed, is communication being at the heart of this. The way we work It’s without a doubt that we’ve […]