Videoconferencing has become widespread with the advent of FaceTime, and Skype and other visual phone systems. But outside of calling your friend at the airport, or “Skyping,” a relative across the country, how can videoconferencing affect your business? And what is the professional videoconferencing etiquette?
First, let’s look at the benefits of Videoconferences.
- Neither of the parties needs to be physically present in order to hold a business meeting or reach a negotiated agreement on things; this saves both time and money in terms of travel costs.
- By being able to converse with potential clients or partners anywhere with wifi connectivity, your business’ ability to be present and relevant both on your local business and global business levels increases dramatically.
- Finally, video conferencing also gives you access to markets otherwise unreachable.
- And as an added plus, mastering the art of the videoconference exudes a sense of electronic know-how, never a bad thing.
The simple etiquette rules.
- Videoconferences are still business meetings, and make no mistake, you must always look presentable.
- Next, as strange as it sounds, eye contact is vitally important, despite the video screen and thousands of miles in between parties.
- And while you don’t need to be sitting in front of a massive bookshelf filled to the brim with over sized leather bounds, you also don’t want to be sitting in your kitchen with your shoes off.
In a modern world of constant connectivity, where we are texted, emailed, skyped and tweeted almost every moment of the day, everyone’s time has become increasingly important. Travelling time and expenses for business meetings are literally a lost investment now and often counterproductive. This is one solution that can be implemented literally with the touch of a button, and the savings are a straight line to your bottom line profits.
Until next time,
Yours truly,
Tommy Antonopoulos, Blogger for OfficeTime
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