Regardless of whether you’ve hosted or participated in a video call or not, there are unwritten rules. To most, it seems straight forward; you join, connect your video and then your meeting is underway. Often what they don’t tell you is that there are certain expectations i.e. video call etiquette. So it’s time that someone […]
The best way to introduce yourself on a conference call
Don’t assume everyone knows you Don’t ramble on Don’t forget your colleagues Set out your agenda clearly We’ve talked about conference call etiquette an introductions play an important part. Getting the most out of your conference call is a learned skill – But one of the most important things to get right straight off is […]
5 benefits of web meetings Blog
Web meetings are an efficient way for colleagues and clients to stay connected when they’re in different locations. Although conference calls are great for catch ups and making quick decisions, sometimes we need more than just audio to get the job done. For longer, more in-depth meetings, such as project work, interviews, training sessions and […]
Three nominations, two awards!
Getting the cut through for any piece of work to compete with the best in the business will always be a challenge for smaller companies, us included. We constantly strive to encourage people to embrace newer, smarter ways of working and show how we can be part of their solution to become more productive with […]
How to motivate your start up staff
The advantages of working as a start-up versus working for a large company are plentiful, and the thrill of being part of something fresh can be exhilarating for you and your team. However, it’s unlikely that as a start-up you can afford the same shiny employee benefit packages that of your big-business rivals can. Company […]
Mobility, Flexibility, Efficiency
I see how much pressure there is for businesses to grow, how much there is to deliver and get really great results. How much competition there is out there, and you really don’t want to be out there spending money on things that don’t add value to the customer or helping you grow. When you […]
Three ways flexible working can create a productive team
Let’s face it, we’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. Flexible working and productivity are compatible, a match made in heaven. When we surveyed workers 79% believe working flexibly would make them more productive. The modern workforce is demanding flexible working and the notions of working nine-to-five being the recipe for productivity are […]
How to run a business using only remote workers
It’s amazing to think that the tech world has made it possible to run a business without paying for an office, or even needing to meet your employees in real life. Indeed, organisations like the Hoxby Collective do just that, with a team of talented individuals from all disciplines working collaboratively on projects across the […]
Unwritten Rules of Video Conferencing
Regardless of whether you’ve hosted or participated in a video call or not, there are unwritten rules. To most, it seems straight forward; you join, connect your video and then your meeting is underway. Often what they don’t tell you is that there are certain expectations i.e. video call etiquette. So it’s time that someone […]
How to prepare for a conference call
Conference call tech has been around for a while now, 1956 to be precise. It has become the go to platform when you want to gather several people in separate locations. Just like any piece of tech there are certain things you can do to get the most from it. We’ve written about conference call […]