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How to say ‘Merry Christmas’ around the world

Imagine being able to wish Christmas greetings in a number of different languages. What better way to spread Christmas cheer than with multilingual skills? Whether you’re speaking with business associates from abroad or you’re catching up with some far-flung family, wishing a simple ‘Merry Christmas’ in a different language is, at the very least, quite

The ultimate guide to effective note-taking on a conference call

Conference calls are an excellent way to work and collaborate with others remotely, whether you are two businesses collaborating on opposite sides of the world or one fully remote team looking to stay connected. There’s no doubt conference calls are a must-have tool for many businesses today, but the key to any great conference call

Guidance for charities during coronavirus

Around the world, people are seeking guidance for charities during coronavirus. The season of goodwill stops for nothing, not even a global pandemic. Of course, COVID-19 has posed some significant challenges to charities not just in the UK but across the world. Collaboration isn’t so easy anymore, and there have been obstacles at every corner. 

10 ways to avoid working from home distractions

Many people are currently combating working from home distractions. Of course, working from home can be a godsend for parents looking to spend more time with the family, those with extremely long commutes or even people who simply work better in their own space. Gone are the times when people believed it essential to be

How to create the perfect work from home setup for the long-term

Creating the perfect work from home setup is on many of our minds. Since we first covered working from home successfully during COVID-19, even more businesses have made the switch to long-term or permanent remote working. From technology giants to local consultancy firms, working from home has become the new norm for many businesses across

What’s the best time for a conference call?

No doubt you’ve frequently wondered about the best time for a conference call. It isn’t exactly clear-cut. While some of us are more productive in the mornings, there are others who, fuelled by the lunchtime break, get to the bottom of their to-do lists in the afternoon. Whichever group you belong to, scheduling in conference

Conference call interview tips for success

Preparing for a conference call interview is an increasingly important skill. Of course, this is truer than ever in the post-coronavirus job market. And with so many people now seeking work, many of us are looking for guidance and the best ways to stand out and make a good impression during telephone job interviews. But

The best free conference call services – for UK participants

Do free conference calls mean scrimping with tin cans and pieces of string? Or are there high quality, reliable options (that are genuinely free to use)? This post examines the best free conference call services for UK participants. Truly free conference calls Over the last few years, many supposedly free conference call services have appeared

Board meetings via teleconference: How to go virtual

You might be wondering how to hold a teleconference board meeting and whether it’s even appropriate to do so. Can board meetings be held through teleconferencing? In short, yes, but each business has specific needs and appropriate means of communication. Participants need to feel comfortable and be on board (excuse the pun!) with the idea

How to set up a one time conference call: keeping it simple

Setting up a one time conference call should be quick, easy and free. Maybe you’re responding to an unexpected turn of events. Maybe you need to conduct a telephone interview, but want to respect social distancing. There are lots of reasons why you might want a one off conference call. And if you do, there