Smarter Working

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 […]

‘Anytime you are tempted to up-sell someone, stop what you are doing and up-serve instead – Dan Pink, ‘To Sell Is Human’ Mention to most people that you meet at the Bar that you work in ‘sales’ and you are likely to get at best a polite smile and at worst you’ll find yourself drinking your pint alone. […]

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 […]

It’s trying times we face; Coronavirus has made working from home the new norm for many businesses. Suddenly we’re in a world where face-to-face interactions with our pals from the office are non-existent and our standard routine of commute, work, commute has been turned on its head. There are positives though. I’m sure many of […]

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 […]

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: […]

Tips for working from home during the Coronavirus crisis The Coronavirus outbreak has completely turned the world on its head and the severity of the situation is only looking to increase. One of the most drastic developments for the working world is the rise in people having to work from home. This may be new […]

A common problem in today’s busy society is how to maintain a good work/life balance and ensure that the former doesn’t encroach on the latter. A good way to avoid this is to remove any temptation to stay late by increasing productivity during the working day. In our attempt to make life as easy as […]

The imminent implementation of 5G and relentless tech advancements forebode (sounds ominous) some very exciting times ahead for online meetings. So, here at PowWowNow we are dusting off our crystal ball and exploring what the future holds. Is anyone going to bother coming into the office anymore? Are workplaces going to become completely digital? Is […]

It’s easier than ever to have meetings and collaborate with your colleagues when you’re on the move, thanks to remote screen sharing and conference calls. You could be on your way to a client meeting, working from home or travelling the globe and still easily chat to your workmates and clients and show them what […]