Recent statistics show that 9.3 million people telecommute at least one day each week. And 16.5 telecommute at least one day each month. [Source: Telework America, Behavior Research Center study] Many companies are geographically diverse and more employees are working from home. Having op centers and employees all over the country can be a boost [...]

To stay on schedule you must have a schedule. So first things first, Make a schedule for your conference call Plan how much time you would like to dedicate to each topic of discussion. Let participants know the scheduled length of the meeting Now you know about how long the conference call will be and [...]

Being on time to meetings is always important. It shows motivation, interest, and follow-through. The same applies to a conference call. In fact, there are many reasons why it is important to arrive on time or early to a conference call. 1. Important Information – Important information is disclosed during the first few minutes of [...]

Have you ever put a phone meeting on hold?  It is tempting. And, most people will admit they’ve even done it.  We think that because others can’t see us, it doesn’t make a difference.  But there are many good reasons to not put the call on hold. Hold music.  When you put a conference call on hold, [...]

Identify Yourself It’s always important to identify yourself before speaking in an audio conference.  Identifying yourself prior to speaking keeps the conversation more natural and flowing, and therefore more productive.  Even though the conversation tends to flow naturally, you must remember that other participants cannot see you and may not recognize your voice right away.  [...]

Today, conferencing is as much a part of doing business as email a part of communications.  Businesses use conferencing for a wide range of reasons.  Some businesses use conferencing to connect regional offices with each other and with headquarters, some use conferencing to manage projects, some use conferencing to connect with clients and prospects, while [...]