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How to make your conference call more secure

Admin 3rd March 2015

With some conference bridges like WHYPAY? offering their services completely free of charge, and all the benefits of conference calling, it’s no wonder that the teleconference has become an everyday tool in the business world. As with any situation involving potential disclosure of sensitive, financial or legal details, security can be a concern that people want to know they need not worry about. With WHYPAY? there are several ways to ensure you can make your conference call more secure, giving yourself and your participants a little peace of mind.

The mute button – how and when to use it

Admin 26th February 2015

Technology has been racing through massive advancements during the past few decades like never before. Our world is not the same as our grandparents’, and the business world is no exception; with new technology becoming a part of everyday routine, from emails to conference calls, there is a whole new set of rules and etiquette for the workforce to learn. One particular issue that has been uncovered as of great importance is the use of the mute button during a teleconference – how and when should you use it?

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Why call recording is so useful

Admin 19th February 2015

The option to record telephone calls has, for many, been a revolutionary development in technology. It is one of the most wonderfully simple, life-changingly useful functions that have been created in recent years. If your reaction to this is surprise or skepticism, you should give call recording a try the next time you hold a professional phone call. It is a feature that you can now try for free through WHYPAY?, adding an extra bonus to your next free conference call.

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5 ways to get the most out of your next conference call

Admin 5th February 2015

Many people are wary of conference calls, put off by preconceptions of an awkward, less productive experience than a face to face meeting would be. However, following these 5 tips for conference calling can help ensure your next teleconference runs smoothly, achieves its aim and avoids time being wasted.

1. Location

Before the conference call even begins, you should think carefully about where you are. Aim for a place with minimal background noise, and where you feel comfortable to talk freely. Minimise your distractions and make yourself comfortable so the conference call gets your full attention. Bustling offices or houses filled with children are not ideal, so try to find yourself some peace for the call’s duration.

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Conference calls as follow-up

Admin 3rd February 2015

From youth, we all learn that there are some situations in which a phone call simply won’t cut it – you have to meet face to face. Clearly, the same is true in the business world. Some meetings must be conducted where all participants can be physically present. Perhaps it’s interviewing someone to take on a key role within your team, and you have to get a feel for the dynamics between you, or you are selecting somebody to represent your business and so must assess their inter-personal skills properly. Similarly, if things perhaps require careful planning and designing, physical presence may be necessary to ensure the proper details are addressed. However, these situations by no means negate the utility of conference calls. Instead, they reveal further potential the conference call holds: follow up teleconferencing.

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The role of the conference call in a business deal

Admin 12th January 2015

Conference calls are an immensely valuable tool to businesses, particularly with the emergence of free conference call bridges. Conferencing calling can prove to be useful in almost any aspect of conducting day-to-day business, and even in the significant and crucial moment of closing a business deal, and all the work that precedes this.

Preparing for a business deal can undeniably be a hectic and stressful time for all those involved. You may, for example, have to work within a team putting together a presentation for a meeting. Rather than having to stay late at the office or travel to meet up somewhere, holding a conference call may be the perfect way to discuss your ideas. With WHYPAY?, this is a very straightforward, easy process. All you would need to do is create a conference call room, at which point you gain your own personal, secure conference number and PIN. Simply pass these on to the necessary participants – WHYPAY? can even send out an automatic email invitation, with the option for a recurring invitation to a call at a certain time daily, weekly or monthly as you progress to the momentous occasion of finalising the deal.

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Holding interviews? Why not start with a conference call?

Admin 9th December 2014

Holding interviews for potential employees can be a time-consuming, stressful and hectic process for all those involved. A practical solution can be found in the use of conference calls. With WHYPAY?, by simply giving each interviewee your conference room number and PIN, they can dial in from their mobile, landline or Skype account, joining you and your colleagues for a smooth and efficient interview. Conference calls can be used at multiple stages in the interview process, from preliminary screenings when there are a large number of applicants, to preparatory briefing before your chosen candidate attends their first day at work.

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How to conference call the right way

Admin 4th November 2014

Conference calling is a very simple idea, and it is simple by nature. It works exactly the same way as a normal telephone call but with the addition of other participants. However, it’s important to know how to conduct a call the right way, so that the aims of the call are achieved and everyone comes away satisfied.

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How many people should I invite to a conference call?

Admin 9th October 2014

As teleconferencing services become increasingly popular, service providers such as WHYPAY? constantly improve on conference calling technology to provide customers with cost effective and efficient services. Many basic conference call services are available free of any charges. These may be ideal for small businesses; however, plans differ amongst providers where the number of participants that may be allowed to dial into a conference call may be limited. WHYPAY? doesn’t limit the number of participants that can make a conference call, meaning the service is still free of charge no matter how big your meetings may be.

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How much should you conference call each week?

Admin 26th September 2014

Conference calling has helped a number of companies drastically reduce costs on travel and other related expenses that otherwise cut deep into their budgets. A significant reduction in costs and the minuscule expenses involved in teleconferencing services enables companies to hold teleconferences as frequently as required. Conference Call providers like WHYPAY? offer a host of customised and affordable plans, where some calls can be made free. Besides, participants that dial into a 03 number from their mobile can avail of free minutes offered by their mobile network operator. Therefore, many calls can be made at no cost while calls that are charged are priced the same as calls to landlines, typically 01 and 02 numbers.

Many providers offer flexible conference calling plans where you are not required to schedule a call. Calls can be made impromptu, which is useful in the case of emergencies. The cost is only for the duration of the call. There are several pricing options including flat rate billing, toll free per minute billing, and other monthly subscription plans as per the policies of the service provider.

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