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Jan 24 2007

Use conference calls to get business information

Published by Jennifer under Conference Calling

Investors need accurate and timely information to make the right decisions. Earlier news reports and research reports were a key source of financial information. Today, you have one more option. You can use conference calls to get business information.
Conference calls are held four times a year by most public companies. They are usually held between […]

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Jan 23 2007

How to evaluate free trial services for conference calling

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Today, free trial conference calls are offered by most service providers. This is a facility that you must make use of, even if it means that you spend considerable time in trying out the services. Don’t settle for a demonstration even if you don’t know how to evaluate a free trial service.
Demonstrations are no substitute […]

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Jan 22 2007

How to get the most out of your conference calls

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You need to learn about conference call etiquette if you want to get the most out of your conference calls. People who munch snacks, breathe heavily or talk on the side, while they are making conference calls can irritate the other participants and make the conference less productive.
To have a pleasant conference call you need […]

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Jan 22 2007

Effect of video and web conferencing on communication

There was a time when videoconferences were limited to large corporations and government establishments that could afford expensive video conferencing hardware. Today, the effect of video and web conferencing on communication can be seen everywhere.
This is because web and video conferencing has become more affordable thanks to the development of powerful processors and high-speed Internet […]

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Jan 22 2007

Conference Call Glossary

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Antialiasing: The method used to smoothen the jagged edges in graphics or video.
Active Streaming Format. Popularly known by is acronym ASF, this is a Microsoft file format used for digital video playback over the Internet.
Auto-tracking: The term used to track speakers by voice. Color pattern recognition or radio signals can also be used.
Audio Video Interleaved. […]

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Jan 22 2007

Finding the right conference call service

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Finding the right conference call service is not easy. There are too many vendors in the market; each claiming to provide better services than the other. To start with you need to decide about the type of service you need. Audio conferences are of two types – reserved and reservationless.
If you use a reserved service […]

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Jan 22 2007

How web conferencing can improve your business

It is not easy for businesses to provide an adequate level of service to customers who are widely dispersed. This is where web conferencing can improve your business processes, and returns. It can bring you closer to your customers, improve employee interaction and cut travel costs.
Web conferencing especially benefits merchants online. It helps to lower […]

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Jan 20 2007

Recording conference calls

Published by Jennifer under Conference Calling

More and more companies today want to keep the digital record of a videoconference.  This not only serves as a record for posterity, but also becomes a valuable resource. The service provider has no difficulty recording conference calls and providing a digital copy. However, it is important to check privacy issues before recording conference calls.
Sometimes, […]

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Jan 19 2007

Conferencing solutions

Conferencing solutions are required by businesses of all sizes, at one time or the other. What you need to know is what kinds of conference calls are available to you; more importantly, calling solutions that meet your needs.
The three basic types of conferencing solutions are: audio conferencing, video conferencing and web conferencing. It is also […]

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Jan 18 2007

How to handle a conference call

Published by Jennifer under Conference Calling

Conference calls are becoming more and more common and everyone needs to know how to handle a conference call. Here are nine tips that can help you handle a conference call well:
1. If you are late in joining a conference call, resist the temptation to eavesdrop and announce yourself as soon as you join.
 
2. If […]

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