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Internet Video Conferencing - 4 Reasons a Business Should Use Them

By Caressa Waechter
Apr 30, 2009
The days of meeting face to face with clients and colleagues may be a thing of the past thanks to online video conference solutions. Following are 4 reasons why this is:

*The cost. It doesn't take an MBA to realize that the cost of doing face-to-face meetings with clients, even those in the same city, isn't cost effective compared to online video conferencing. The direct cost of traveling and the opportunity costs of having workers operating in substandard work environments such a plane seat or the back of a taxi start to add up very quickly.

Because of the efficiencies and cost savings your business gets from utilizing an online video conferencing service, you can charge less for your services and still make a great profit. There are countless customers who appreciate saving money, so everyone is happy when you utilize this technology.

*Company image. The image your company portrays, and the way customers view your business, is an important part of having a successful company. By utilizing cutting-edge technology such as online video conferencing is one way to show that your company is innovative and an industry leader.

*The personal touch. Conversing via that telephone tends to be less personal than meeting in person. By using video conferencing, you have the convenience and affordability of a telephone call, while having the personal interaction of meeting in person, all from the comforts of your office.

*Not just for communicating with clients. You can use online video conferencing to communicate with coworkers and colleagues that work outside of your office. This reduces the need to travel to meet and only requires a high-speed Internet connection to hold a meeting with anybody, regardless of where they are located.

There are numerous online video conferencing services with varying service packages ranging from features that are only marginally better than those that can be found in modern instant messaging software to advanced services complete with branding and the ability to permit users to log in via their web browser regardless of their platform of choice.
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