Advantages and Disadvantages of Conference Calling
Open your eyes to better communication. There are so many methods to choose from when it comes to communicating with your employees and clients. When you are ready to grow your business, you need to consider your means of communication as well.
Like everything else in life, there are advantages as well as disadvantages to web conferencing. Here is a general overview of what you can expect and how you can compare options to see if conference calling is right for you.
One advantage of conference calling is that it cuts down your time by pulling everyone from anywhere into a meeting that you have scheduled. You no longer have to travel to conduct a meeting that suits everyone’s schedule. Everyone will be able to hear what you have to say and even interact during the meeting.
Another advantage to conference calling is that it can save you money. You will not need to travel to different places, so you have no travel expenses. Your employees will not have to travel to meetings either, so there is less downtime at work.
Now, there are disadvantages to conference calls, but not many. Depending on the service you choose, the meeting may have everyone sitting around the table listening to a phone. This is not very personal and the employees may not feel as though they are connecting with you as they should.
Another disadvantage is the expense of conference calls. This can be an expense you had not budgeted, but there are ways to cut the cost. Look over your plan and make sure that you are using all the services available. If you are not, then get rid of them to save money. Also, keep in mind that you are still saving more money than if you went on a trip for each conference.
