Scheduling a conference call doesn't have to be a pain.  A little advanced planning goes a long way.Read More...

You rang in the New Year, you’re back at work, and the kids are in school. Now it’s time to seriously think about those New Year’s resolutions.

To help you stay on track, check out our 5 simple tips for meeting your New Year's goals.  Click here to read the full article on the FreeConferenceCall.com blog. Read More...

Looking for more ways to customize your meeting experience? With StartMeeting, it's simple!

See our Quick Guide tips below for info on customizing your hold music, adjusting your default audio controls, and reducing static and noise during your meeting. Read More...

Did you know that you can customize your audio settings on FreeConferenceCall.com? See our quick tips below for changing tone controls, muting callers, and suggestions on how to limit static and echoes on your conference line.Read More...

If you're new to web conferencing, you'll find that there are plenty of benefits to hosting regular web meetings: it's cost effective, saves time, and can help you extend your business to remote clients. Below, we share five great reasons for making the switch to our convenient StartMeeting web conferencing product.

1.  Save money with less travel and more talk!
The New York Times estimated that businesses in the United States would spend approximately $273.3 billion on corporate travel expenses. Imagine expanding your business across borders without busting your travel budget. Our international web conferencing services make it easy to connect with remote clients, partners, and team members on the same call. Read More...

It strikes at the worst time possible. Your presentation is coming up, and your palms are getting sweaty. Public speaking is a notoriously stress-inducing exercise, and at some point, we all feel those pre-performance jitters. Earlier this month, we saw presentation anxiety at its worst when world-renowned director Michael Bay left the stage following a teleprompter malfunction at a recent press event. Other celebrities, including Barbara Streisand, Maya Angelou, and Grammy Award-winning singer Adele, have also suffered with bouts of stage fright.

Fortunately, there's plenty of ways to alleviate your anxiety before your next big meeting. Learn from other's mistakes, consider our suggestions below, and get those nerves in check. Read More...

In today's fast-paced work environment, it can be easy to dismiss the value of direct communication. Whether you're connecting via telephone, web conference, in the conference room or around the water cooler, you can improve workplace productivity by sprucing up your listening skills.

1. Create a Sharing Environment
Great listeners know the key to effective communication is being open and approachable. Foster better communication in your office by taking the time to listen to your co-workers without interrupting their train of thought. Not only are you improving workplace communication, you're also fostering a sense of transparency that builds trust and boosts company morale. Read More...