UKNetWeb » 6. Cutting Costs of Communication http://www.uknetweb.com/blog Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:00:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Introduction – Cutting Costs of Communication http://www.uknetweb.com/blog/technology-and-commentary-blog/how-to-survive-a-recession/cutting-costs-of-communication/introduction-4/ http://www.uknetweb.com/blog/technology-and-commentary-blog/how-to-survive-a-recession/cutting-costs-of-communication/introduction-4/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:05:10 +0000 Aren Grimshaw http://www.uknetweb.com/blog/?p=32 As businesses we are all aware of the costs of communication. These costs come from travelling to meet customers, talking over the phone with staff or customers, briefing and managing teams and many other areas that are essential in running a company.

Over the past few years there has been a revolution in communication with many new ways to cut the costs in these crucial areas. Below we have attempted to summarise some of the tools we think could help you save some money on your communications.

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]]> http://www.uknetweb.com/blog/technology-and-commentary-blog/how-to-survive-a-recession/cutting-costs-of-communication/introduction-4/feed/ 0 Skype http://www.uknetweb.com/blog/technology-and-commentary-blog/how-to-survive-a-recession/cutting-costs-of-communication/skype/ http://www.uknetweb.com/blog/technology-and-commentary-blog/how-to-survive-a-recession/cutting-costs-of-communication/skype/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:04:21 +0000 Aren Grimshaw http://www.uknetweb.com/blog/?p=35 Skype was founded back in 2003 as a tool to enable people to talk free of charge to other Skype users around the world. Using a variety of voice, instant messaging and video conferencing, Skype offers businesses and individuals infinite possibilities to cut the costs of their communication.

Better still, by adding credit to your account, the Skype system can be used to call ordinary numbers around the world at a fraction of the cost of normal landline service providers.

If you need a number that anyone can call, simply register and pay for a SkypeIn account, allowing you to receive calls to your Skype account from any standard mobile or landline.

As a tool to manage teams across different locations, Skype offers a quick and effective means of discussion and supports sending files across the internet without the need for an email. When you want to speak face to face, plug in a webcam and off you go.

A Screenshot of the Main Skype Interface
A Screenshot of the Main Skype Interface

Skype can be downloaded free of charge from their website available here – http://www.skype.com/intl/en-gb/

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The tools within the system are suitable for a range of circumstances including training sessions, seminars, remote support, client meetings and board meetings. The system operates with no additional technology required, running directly from your existing internet browser.

Individual attendees can view other attendees, share files, ask questions, display images or artwork and much more.

For a tour of the different systems available check out – http://www.webex.co.uk/uk/resources/quick-tours.html

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A free of charge service, Twitter allows you to keep customers or other interested parties abreast of information from you with options for them to respond online or via their mobile phone.

This tool can be extremely effective for publishing links, promotions and sound bites to your audience. The system can be integrated to display on your website, blog or other sites adding additional levels of updated content to each.

Within a sales team the Twitter system could be used to communicate with field sales operatives, with the tool allowing secure communications from one account to all subscribers, allowing them to respond directly to each others posts.

To set up your own Twitter account go to – www.twitter.com

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