Innovation is forged from collaboration and collaboration depends on continued contact and communication. Any business owner worth his or her salt will tell you an entrepreneur is only as good as his/her ability to network. The exchange of business cards or the swapping of email addresses could very well be the beginning of a beautiful […]
Toronto, Ontario – November 12, 2015 – iotum Inc is named as one of Canada’s fastest growing technology companies in the 18th annual Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ awards for demonstrating bold innovation, dedicated leadership and strong growth . iotum Inc ranked 5th with a 2,327% percent in revenue growth from 2011 to 2014, making it […]
Until you have set up a conference call, it can seem a little “complicated” or “challenging.” Not as complicated as getting four boyfriends or spouses out of the way for an evening, but then, what is? Let’s compare setting up a conference call versus getting the girls together to go see a good movie. Pick […]
Conducting business in the UK, US or Australia? Looking to build your following in Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands? FreeConference.com has good news for you! The new FreeConference.com offers free dial-in numbers in the US, UK, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and South Korea. That means you can chat with colleagues in Berlin before […]
Simple teleconference technology adds value In Jim Estill’s book “Time Leadership”, he describes how to use the “Power of While” to blend two compatible activities to get more out of life. An example would be a busy University student listening to a lecture podcast or audio tape while they go for a morning run. The […]
Getting an accurate head count for any event is tricky. Anyone whose been left waiting on wedding RSVPs knows this pain intimately. There are those guests who swear they’re coming but neglect to show up; those who send their regrets then arrive with a guest; and, perhaps worst of all, the flip floppers who […]
Conference call technology helps spread the Word I don’t know about you, but after I’ve slaved over a hot sermon all week, it feels like a bit of a let-down once it is preached and gone. “Plunk goes another one,” like a drop of water into the endless ocean of sermons. Is that all? Luckily, […]
Reach the “tipping point” sooner In any organization, there comes a time when a new idea or procedure must be introduced. Cue the theme music from “Jaws”. For most people, the status quo offers a warm, fuzzy sense of security; so new ideas can trigger irrational fears and generate unreasonable “push back”. The best way […]
There is no bigger faux pas in the business world than calling someone by the wrong name. This is particularly offensive when the mislabeled party happens to be a longstanding employee or important stakeholder. Now, it’s one thing to avoid doing it when your face to face with the person, but when you’re on […]
When an organization hits its stride it’s vital to maintain its momentum. Touching base with your team at regular intervals, creates an environment of support that allows employees to flourish. This consistent interaction is even more important when you’re working with a remote team. You don’t have daily water cooler chitchats or birthday cakes in […]
