When it comes to business, you may work with people all over the world. Freelancers can use the internet to get worldwide clients while direct sellers can set up websites and send their products out to people on the other side of the planet. This is great but what happens when you need to talk to them?
Video technology is an excellent solution. It allows you to connect with people and see them face to face. Here are some of the reasons you need to use technology within your business.
1. Connect to People for Free:
One of the biggest issues with telephone calls is that they are expensive when calling out of the state or overseas. You want to be able to talk to people since that is more convenient and clears up any misunderstandings but you don’t want them or you to incur high charges. People overseas won’t call your support if they can’t do it without incurring high fees. Setting up video calls is extremely easy and free. There are many websites that allow you to do this, including Skype.
2. Can See Who You’re Working With:
It’s often nice to put a face to a name. You want to know the type of people you are doing work with – where are they based, what do they look like and what are their surroundings like? Video conferencing allows you to do that. You will be able to make sure that someone is the person they say they are and help to build up trust. This is very important when outsourcing your work.
3. Talk with Your Investors or Partners:
You may have a partner who works in another country or investors from the other side of the world. Video conferencing allows you to connect to them easily. You will be able to do multiple conversations at the same time so all partners all over the world can chat together at the same time. This helps to solve problems quickly and makes sure that everyone is on the same page when it comes to the company.
4. Do Presentations with Ease:
If you offer a course, you want to be able to offer it around the world. Presentations are possible but webinar software can be a little iffy. Video calls are great for this. You can set up the computer further back so the whole screen is visible for the presentation. This also allows people to easily ask questions during the conversation and you can answer them right away.
5. Little Miscommunication:
Other forms of instant messaging can lead to miscommunication. When typing through instant messengers, you may not have finished but someone is already typing their reply. This can lead to many conversations happening with the same person and it all gets a little confusing. It is also harder to manage conversations with multiple people, especially if everyone has ideas at the same time. Video conversations help to stop that. People will see that you still have something to say and you can wait until there is a break. It’s just like talking to people when they are in the same room
It is time to invest in video technology for your business. There is no need to spend a fortune – in fact, many systems are free of charge. You will soon find that you can talk to your business partners, customers and clients without worrying about the cost or the time spent on the computer. You will get right to the problem instantly and be able to practically show the solution.
Author bio:
This guest post was written by David Ellison, a tech enthusiast. He works with many businesses looking to advance and suggests that they read www.domstechblog.com for more information on the best gadgets for their needs.
