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Online conferencing tools are already available on the Internet, and some of them are freely available as well. However, being able to hold online seminars requires more than just conferencing software. Given below are some of the other important aspects that you will need to consider to successfully set up a conference online.

The use of a virtual PBX allows a business to shift the need to invest in a business telephone system to a telephone company that delivers a hosted service. Features that are available with a virtual PBX include faxing, voice mail, automated greetings, conference calling, call audits, and a touch-tone menu. The use of a virtual PBX allows for low costs and scalability. Using a virtual PBX helps to grow a business in many different ways.

Traditional marketing methods, such as billboards, flyers, and TV ads, are gradually declining. The various outbound marketing methods, such as cold calls, were never very popular among customers and digital marketing is clearly the way forward, as there’s hardly anybody without an online presence. Businesses are constantly looking for ways to engage their customers without spending too much while remaining effective in the process. Finding the gold standard can be challenging, but some paid solutions are well worth the investment. However, there are also some methods that don’t require you to fork over your hard-earned ...

There will come a time when customers will want to see who’s behind the product. This is exactly what a webinar is perfect for, and it brings more benefits than you can imagine. For example, you don’t have to spend a fortune organizing an on-site event. Interacting with customers and building relationships is just as easy online as in person. Statistics show that around 70% of B2B webinar attendees turn into leads, whereas the lead ...

Criminals don’t distinguish between a factory worker or a big-time business shark during a nighttime robbery. Likewise, cybercriminals don’t care much whether you’re a small business owner or the CEO of a big multinational as long as they can squeeze you for money. The numbers speak for themselves: 43% of cyberattacks involve small and medium-sized businesses. Worse still, 60% of small businesses close up shop after a ...

It’s sad to see loved ones grow older. Despite not having the time to attend to their relatives, family members often prefer that their loved ones stay in their own homes as long as possible, where everything is familiar and comfortable. Some may feel guilty about the idea of placing their relatives in care homes or even being unable to afford it. Hiring a caregiver is not only cheaper, but their presence can also solve many problems and provide some much-needed company to seniors. But first, you need to find someone you can trust.

Some companies believe it’s completely normal to have a high employee turnover, but this is incorrect. As Idealistic as it may sound, companies should aim for their workforce to stick at their job until retirement, as having long-term employees come with various benefits. Someone who has been on the team for more than a few months has already made connections with their coworkers, is familiar with the company’s values, and has thoroughly learned how to do their job. If people leave prematurely, you’ll have to start from scratch with the next hire, which means ...

It’s never too late to try different foods, start a hobby, meet new people, and explore unfamiliar worlds. New experiences are good for the mind, body, and soul, and traveling is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. It also relieves stress and, if done in a group, can help stave off loneliness and depression. While traveling alone is possible, it does require a lot more individual research. Additionally, organizing a trip can be stressful, especially ...

Microsoft Teams is easily one of the most well-known applications on the market – and for a good reason. Launched in 2017 as a replacement for Skype for Business Online and as a competitor of Slack, it soon became the leading web conferencing app for chats, calls, and online meetings. With workplaces increasingly shifting towards remote work, companies need web conferencing software that’s both reliable and versatile. While already impressive, there are also more than 600 integrations available for your Microsoft Teams ...

When you log in to one of your many online accounts, you always need to authenticate yourself. That is, you’re required to prove who you are and that the account is indeed yours. Failing to do so results in getting locked out. While single-factor authentication, where you give a username and a static password to prove your identity is, by far, the most common, it has been proven countless times to be very insecure. Many websites don’t encourage you to create strong passwords, which doesn’t help ...