Smarter Working

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 […]

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 […]

PowWowNow > Business Guides > How to improve your confidence when you have a fear of conference calls Have a fear of conference calls? Do you have something that’s known as telephone anxiety? For some, hoping on a call is a breeze, but for others, it’s up there with being as daunting as sky diving. […]

There’s plenty of tech that can make conference calls even better for remote meetings. We’ve rounded up three essential tools that will improve your calls. Need to say something with images, not words? Save time on explaining what you’re seeing and reduce the risk of misunderstandings by using screen share. Having a visual element in your […]

Teamwork makes the dream work. A desirable company culture comes in many forms. It could be free fruit and coffee, amazing away days, regular after work drinks, anything that lets your staff know that they are valued. Creating a culture that promotes teamwork, peace, love and positivity is much more likely to be successful than […]

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 […]

PowWowNow > Flexible Working > Flexible working: fresh talent vs seasoned professionals – Infographic “Flexible working”, “remote working”, “work-life balance”… these are the current buzzwords for companies looking to attract the best talent and provide genuine perks for their staff. The most important part of flexible working is that it allows you to create a […]

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 […]

Small businesses are increasingly turning to hosted voice for a cost effective, simple-to-adopt, and reliable company phone system. Hosted voice, otherwise known as virtual PBX (private branch exchange), is a private phone system that’s hosted in the cloud and uses your internet connection to let users make, receive, and manage calls. Our post tells you […]

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 […]