Your Computer Or Mine?

These days, with instant gratification expectations from your clients and customers, you might feel pulled in too many directions when multiple clients want to set up a meeting. If you own a business where you often travel to meet with clients exclusively to share a glimpse of computer files, applications, documents or graphics, you might want to consider proposing a virtual meeting online.

Don't worry, I'm talking about online conferencing, not online dating! These virtual meetings, sometimes known as webinars, allow computer users from various locations to log onto a site where you can show another individual or an entire group a power point presentation, media campaign or new web site design from the comfort of your own computer in your office. And with included phone conferencing, participants can hear your presentation while they watch you edit documents or create graphics in real time.

You might never want to lose the high touch customer service of face-to-face meetings, but that will always limit you to working with clients within your geographical location. And let's face it...there are only so many hours in a week. This service can help you cut back on travel time or allow you the power to train multiple individuals in various locations at the same time.

There are many video and online conferencing services out there, including GotoMeeting.com and Webex.com . Both offer free trials. I recommend signing up and setting up a mock meeting with a colleague or team members to try it out.