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CEO Blog: The Great Escape

Carolyn Bradfield — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:48:01 +0000

Carolyn Bradfield

I don’t know about the rest of you, but this winter has been particularly unpleasant. Now, all of you northerners and Colorado people, I know you think all of us in the South are a bunch of sissies, but let me give you the facts.

I live in Atlanta and we RARELY get snow. When we do, all hell breaks loose. First, we have only a couple of snow plows, very little salt for the roads, and no real infrastructure to handle the weather. You get a few inches and life goes on in a matter of hours. We get the same thing and we could be marooned for days.

How can you predict when the snow is coming in the South? First, go check the grocery stores and you will find the bread aisle empty. We’re a group of sandwich eaters and when the power goes out, which it almost always does, you can still eat a peanut butter and jelly. Next, go check the hardware store. Portable heaters, those forever fire logs, and flashlights will also be in short supply.

Many of you know that Copper Conferencing has an office in Atlanta. If you call Customer Care, you would very likely get someone in this office. It’s a good thing we’re a virtual company. All of our phones are forwarded to our cells and our corporate phone system is in the cloud. All of our customer management tools also live in the cloud and our online customer portal that connects customers to their information never goes offline due to weather. I think we’re more than ready.

I can tell you that I hate the cold and I’ve had enough. My suitcases are packed, my tickets are ready and I’m off to St. Thomas and on to other islands where the coldest temperature is 80 degrees. Maybe by the time I get home it will have melted and I can bide my time until March rolls around.

I’ll send you blogs from the islands to warm you up. Hunker down Atlanta, snow and ice are on the way and my house is stocked with bread, fire logs, batteries, etc for those left behind!

Carolyn Bradfield is the CEO of Copper Conferencing, a provider of easy-to-use audio conferencing and web conferencing communication tools. You can try Copper’s affordable web and audio conferencing services — and get a discount for using our Nationwide Local Dial-In network. Just sign up now.

Snowmageddon – From the Eye of the Storm

Conference Coach Tim — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:52:21 +0000

This is the complementary post to my CEO’s recent blog article on dodging the epic snow storm of Spring 2010.

One of the things I enjoy most about living in Colorado is that during certain times of the year we experience some very “capable” weather. In the summer we get great thunderstorms and in the spring we experience snow storms that leave us stranded and up to our necks in cold. But what doesn’t kill us at least makes us strong or better yet makes us flexible.

So after a morning of pushing snow blowers and shoveling snow with the help of my neighbors I was able to clear our long and perilous driveway. A job well done. But if this wasn’t modern times the work wouldn’t be over. I’d need to get in my car and drive down icy roads to get to my office chair. Thankfully though we live in a world where communication and remote access has given us the ability to travel less and live safer.

As a conferencing company we work really hard to live what we preach and as for myself I typically employ three different tools as the foundation of my remote office.

Audio Conferencing – Allows me to host quick phone meetings with my coworkers. It is reservation-less so they only have to know the phone number and my conference id.
BaseCamp – Our project management and collaboration tool. This keeps us all on the same page and helps us to stay focused on the tasks ahead.
IM – By far the easiest way to communicate while I am developing. It’s a classic, but one that has never gotten old. Using Adium I am able to connect with all the different chat clients in the office.

If you run an office or work in one it’s time to start thinking differently. You don’t need to drive everyday, sitting in traffic and wasting time and you certainly don’t need face to face time in order to communicate effectively. With a simple stack of tools you can become a proud member of the club that works where they can when they can.

Today’s Free Webinar is at 2pm ET

Conference Coach Jon — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:00:41 +0000

Using Facebook to Attract Clients and Connect with Like-Minded People

Presented by: Marquesa Pettway
Date: Today! Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Time: 2:00 pm ET

Today’s free 60-minute webinar presented by Marquesa Pettway provides participants a clear understanding of Facebook and ways to use it for personal and professional purposes. In this webinar, you will learn:

6 Ways to Create a Magnetic Profile
4 Strategies for setting up “The Critical Nugget for Client Attraction: The Facebook Group”
2 Strategies for increasing your business – the Fan Page that keeps you in front of your target audience

This is an hour well spent for anyone who wants to become more familiar with Facebook or for anyone not yet using Facebook.

Who Should Attend: Everyone

Have questions about Copper Conferencing or need to do an audio conference or web meeting? Contact a Conference Coach today.

Next Week’s Webinar: Using Facebook to Attract Clients and Connect with Like-Minded People

Conference Coach Jon — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:00:23 +0000

Using Facebook to Attract Clients and Connect with Like-Minded People

Presented by: Marquesa Pettway
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Time: 2:00 pm ET

This free 60-minute webinar presented by Marquesa Pettway provides participants a clear understanding of Facebook and ways to use it for personal and professional purposes. In this webinar, you will learn:

6 Ways to Create a Magnetic Profile
4 Strategies for setting up “The Critical Nugget for Client Attraction: The Facebook Group”
2 Strategies for increasing your business – the Fan Page that keeps you in front of your target audience

This is an hour well spent for anyone who wants to become more familiar with Facebook or for anyone not yet using Facebook.

Who Should Attend: Everyone

Have questions about Copper Conferencing or need to do an audio conference or web meeting? Contact a Conference Coach today.

October 27 at 2 pm – New Webinar

Conference Coach Jon — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:00:52 +0000

Using Facebook to Attract Clients and Connect with Like-Minded People

Presented by: Marquesa Pettway
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Time: 2:00 pm ET

Join Marquesa Pettway for a dynamic and educational free 60-minute webinar on how to use Facebook to expand your network and to enhance your business. In this webinar, you will learn:

6 Ways to Create a Magnetic Profile
4 Strategies for setting up “The Critical Nugget for Client Attraction: The Facebook Group”
2 Strategies for increasing your business – the Fan Page that keeps you in front of your target audience

This is an hour well spent for anyone who wants to become more familiar with Facebook or for anyone not yet using Facebook.

Who Should Attend: Everyone

Have questions about Copper Conferencing or need to do an audio conference or web meeting? Contact a Conference Coach today.

Today’s webinar begins at 9am PT/11am ET – Register Now

Conference Coach Jon — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:30:01 +0000

Free Webinar: Optimizing Your Email: Time Management / Enhanced Productivity Strategies for MS Outlook & Entourage Users

Presented by: Randy Dean
Date: Today – Thursday, October 1, 2009
Time: 11:00 am ET

Would you like to find an extra hour every day? In this free 60-minute webinar, Randy Dean shows several strategies and techniques on how MS Outlook can be a center point to an advanced personal productivity and time management system.

Randy helps you understand how the functions within Microsoft Outlook were designed for enhanced productivity. Randy’s Optimizing Your Outlook course covers fully integrating Outlook including:

Getting the most usability and functionality out of your Outlook
Setting up your “Tasks” function for prioritized project/client action
Getting your most important personal and professional projects integrated within your Task list
Utilizing key features in your Calendar to increase personal and professional effectiveness
“Clearing your mind of the clutter” by effectively using the Notes function
Enhancing the information capabilities of your Contacts function to enhance relationships and productivity

Learn how to:

Segregate your different e-mail types to mitigate junk/spam problems
Use embedded functions to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Build an intelligent and structured folder system for efficient filing and management

Randy integrates plenty of humor and real-world application into this quick-hitting session, and you will be buzzing with ideas for enhancing your MS Outlook usage and expertise.

Who Should Attend: Everyone

Have questions about Copper Conferencing or need to do an audio conference or web meeting? Contact a Conference Coach today.

Next Free Webinar – October 1st at 11am ET – Learn to Optimize Your Email

Conference Coach Jon — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:45 +0000

Free Webinar: Optimizing Your Email: Time Management / Enhanced Productivity Strategies for MS Outlook & Entourage Users

Presented by: Randy Dean
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Time: 11:00 am ET

Attend this live business webinar presented by Randy Dean and learn new strategies and techniques on how MS Outlook can be a center point to an advanced personal productivity and time management system.

Randy helps you understand how the functions within Microsoft Outlook were designed for enhanced productivity. Randy’s Optimizing Your Outlook course covers fully integrating Outlook including:

Getting the most usability and functionality out of your Outlook
Setting up your “Tasks” function for prioritized project/client action
Getting your most important personal and professional projects integrated within your Task list
Utilizing key features in your Calendar to increase personal and professional effectiveness
“Clearing your mind of the clutter” by effectively using the Notes function
Enhancing the information capabilities of your Contacts function to enhance relationships and productivity

Learn how to:

Segregate your different e-mail types to mitigate junk/spam problems
Use embedded functions to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Build an intelligent and structured folder system for efficient filing and management

Randy integrates plenty of humor and real-world application into this quick-hitting session, and you will be buzzing with ideas for enhancing your MS Outlook usage and expertise.

Who Should Attend: Everyone

Have questions about Copper Conferencing or need to do an audio conference or web meeting? Contact a Conference Coach today.

New Webinar – October 1 at 11am ET

Conference Coach Jon — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:30:42 +0000

Free Webinar: Optimizing Your Email: Time Management / Enhanced Productivity Strategies for MS Outlook & Entourage Users

Presented by: Randy Dean
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Time: 11:00 am ET

Randy helps you understand how the functions within Microsoft Outlook were designed for enhanced productivity. Randy’s Optimizing Your Outlook course covers fully integrating Outlook including:

Getting the most usability and functionality out of your Outlook
Setting up your “Tasks” function for prioritized project/client action
Getting your most important personal and professional projects integrated within your Task list
Utilizing key features in your Calendar to increase personal and professional effectiveness
“Clearing your mind of the clutter” by effectively using the Notes function
Enhancing the information capabilities of your Contacts function to enhance relationships and productivity

Learn how to:

Segregate your different e-mail types to mitigate junk/spam problems
Use embedded functions to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Build an intelligent and structured folder system for efficient filing and management

Randy integrates plenty of humor and real-world application into this quick-hitting session, and you will be buzzing with ideas for enhancing your MS Outlook usage and expertise.

Who Should Attend: Everyone

Have questions about Copper Conferencing or need to do an audio conference or web meeting? Contact a Conference Coach today.

Free Webinar Today! – Lorna Riley Presents Top Strategies to Sell in Turbulent Times

Conference Coach Jon — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:00:40 +0000

Free Webinar: Selling Your Best in Turbulent Times

Presented by: Lorna Riley
Date: Today – Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Time: 2:00 pm ET
Cost: Free — No Charge

Join Lorna Riley today for a free educational webinar and learn how to ramp up your revenue. You’ll come away with several strategies to:

* Help open doors to new business
* Move prospects past indifference and objections to Yes!
* Sales secrets of a billion-dollar producer – how he made it and kept it
* Techniques for managing multiple “A” priorities for the highest payoff
* How to turn failures, set-backs and disappointments into triumphs
* How to keep your energy up and stay actively calm during relentless turmoil

Lorna guides you through and engaging webinar about the in’s and out’s and do’s and don’ts of how to sell during turmoil to help you produce the best results. With years of experience in helping companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune-class, Lorna has helped people and organizations achieve off-the-chart results.

Who Should Attend: Sales professionals, Business Owners, Business Development professionals

Have questions about Copper Conferencing or need to do an audio conference or web meeting? Contact a Conference Coach today.

Next Free Webinar – Wednesday 9/23 at 2pm ET

Conference Coach Jon — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:00:54 +0000

Free Webinar: Selling Your Best in Turbulent Times

Presented by: Lorna Riley
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Time: 2:00 pm ET

Do you know the best way to manage your business in turbulent times? Join Lorna Riley for an informative and inspiring webinar where you’ll ramp up your energy and learn how to ramp up your revenue. You’ll come away with several strategies to:

Who Should Attend: Sales professionals, Business Owners, Business Development professionals

Have questions about Copper Conferencing or need to do an audio conference or web meeting? Contact a Conference Coach today.