subject: Conference Calls Are Essential In Today's Business World [print this page] Conference calls have become an essential part of the way you do business in today's society. The world is a much bigger place than it used to be, but at the same time, technological improvements have made it possible to enjoy a much smaller environment. Who would have thought twenty years ago that the day would ever come when a businessman in Italy could serve clients in the United States and enjoy a close personal relationship with each? It is time to harness the power of this unique form of advancement and take your operations to the next level with these six key advantages.
Humanize your associates. This is one operational process that allows you to put a face, or at least a voice, with the people you interact with on a professional level. Doing so can lead to better sales and/or understanding among both parties.
See as well as hear. The video conference has taken the convenience of this improvement one step further and allowed associates to actually visualize the partners with whom they are interacting. Remote meetings will no longer hide body language and other nonverbal forms of communication.
Do not lose a day. Sometimes you may find yourself in the unfortunate position of having to wait on a person to get back from a trip or vacation. While the employee may not be willing to call in on holiday, you should no longer have to worry about trips hanging your day to day needs on hold. Conference calling with a person from his hotel room is not uncommon, nor is it to be avoided.
Save time. Think of the productivity that you lose when you have to break for a meet-up, especially when it is in another location. Your B2B communication improves tenfold when you cut out the annoying time wasters that get in the way of efficiency.
Save costs. When you engage in this technology, you cut costs on things such as meals or entertainment expenses. Get everyone on the same page. Deal with the issues at hand. Sacrifice as little progress as possible in the name of your meet-and-greet, and you will be better off financially.
Encourage communication. Sometimes the formal setting of a meeting, with all eyes on each other and no barriers to cut through the tension, can intimidate participation. With this method of communicating, some of the lower level employees will likely feel more confident to chip in their ideas.
The digital age is here to stay. Companies might as well get the best use out of it they can. If you feel like you could benefit from the convenience that these methods afford you, then do not hesitate another day. Wire in, and keep progress moving.
