UKNetWeb » recession guides http://www.uknetweb.com/blog Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:33:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 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.

Areas included in this section:

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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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