No meeting would feel right if at least one person wasn’t taking notes. However, making sure everything is recorded can be a nightmare, especially in those make-or-break meetings where you’re meeting the CEO or a potential new client. This is where shorthand comes in, simplifying and shortening the note taking process, but how does it […]
What's on a conference call agenda?
If you’re organising a conference call, the first thing on your personal agenda should be: Writing an Agenda. With an agenda, your call will be an efficient, productive and successful meeting. Without an agenda, conference calling becomes just another chat on the phone. So if you’re fairly new to audio conferences, it will help to […]
The difference between web meetings and webinars Blog
When you’re searching for the right product to run your meetings on, there’re a few names that you may come across. Conference calling, video conferencing, web conferencing, online events, webinars, webcasts… The list goes on. But how do you find the right tool for you? A good place to start is to know the difference […]
Screen Share Mistakes
We all make mistakes, it’s how we learn from them that matters (poetic, we know). Even though we believe that sharing your screen is a piece of cake, unfortunately that doesn’t mean errors don’t happen. We’ll look at what we believe to be 4 of the most common screen share mistakes and steps you can […]
The 15 best cities for remote working Blog
The idea of working from the comfort of your own home, or while sipping a freshly ground coffee at the nearest cafe is a tempting one. So, it’s no wonder so many Brits are now working remotely for part or all of the week. Advancements in technology such as video web conferencing, mean you no […]
Why webinars are perfect to communicate your message
Webinars give you the power to start a conversation with your audience over the web, in a matter of minutes. All too often, we hear from our customers that they have an important message they need to share but online events are rarely considered, despite being the perfect platform. Could your company benefit from holding […]
The must-have tech needed to scale your business internationally
It’s safe to say that a goal for many businesses is to scale internationally. But when it comes to managing and training a team that’s spread across the globe, adapting an approach that’s successful internationally and not just nationally is a very tall order. Thankfully, with modern day tech, you can make that tall order […]
Conquering Video Calls
Just like real life meetings, video calls can be nerve-racking. They can also be hilariously awkward, a great example is after a painfully long silence, you always still manage to talk at the exact same time as someone else. That’s not to say they can’t be incredibly productive. In fact, 94% of businesses who use […]
5G and the future of office communications
Advancements in mobile technology are not showing any signs of slowing up. Rumblings about 5G in the tech world have existed for a fair few years. In 2013 leading mobile manufacturers Samsung and Huawei announced plans to invest in 5G, with Samsung predicting that by 2022 they will have sold £7 billion worth of 5G […]
How video calls fit into a unified communications system
First port of call, what is a unified communications system? Who doesn’t love a bit of context? A unified communications system is a unified communications system (just teasing). It’s a system that combines multiple communication channels, to create one holistic, bada$$ business channel that includes various platforms. Often the system will include instant messaging, voice, […]