Video Web Conferencing Made Affordable

Hi there!

Businesses of all sizes are recognizing the benefits of meeting online using video web conferencing. And thanks to advances in technology, it's now more affordable than ever to hold effective online meetings to save both time and money. Even for the small or home office worker/owner.

Only just a few years ago, you would have had to spend thousands of dollars for web conferencing equipment that would have broke any small business budget. And the quality was poor and not worth the cost. But now meeting online is quick, easy, and most importantly - affordable.

One of the first considerations in an affordable service is choosing the right package that fits your business needs.

Most web conferencing providers charge for how many guests will be attending your meeting. So it's important for you to choose the correct package and know ahead of time the largest number of attendees you may need in a meeting. Otherwise you may get charged exorbitant extra fees.

For example, WebEx charges $15 dollars per person per meeting over 25 guests. That can add up in a hurry if you regularly go over your maximum guests.

For most businesses, it's best to choose a web conference provider that allows a maximum of 50 guests. Especially if you plan on holding large sales meetings or online training sessions.

Plus, you won't have to worry about upgrading your package if you need to include more people in the meeting.

The best part about online conferencing is being able to hear, see, and talk to the person you are meeting with. Make sure there are no extra fees for teleconferencing. An affordable service should include multi-point video sharing for at least 6 participants, desktop and application sharing features, free VoIP, and the ability to chat with your guests so you can answer any questions or concerns during the meeting.

Also, FREE web cameras that work seamlessly with the web conferencing solution are an added plus.

Web conferencing services used to require a trained IT person to use and operate. Not any more! Make sure the conferencing software is simple to use. You don't want to waste valuable time trying to figure out how to use the service instead of concentrating on your meeting.

Most affordable video web conferencing services only take a quick 2 minute set-up to get started. Your guests should be able to attend your meeting without having to purchase or download any software either. Some services have a "clickable" link to send your guests direct to your meeting.

Some services require you to pay a higher rate a month for better support. This is an unnecessary expense. There are many services that include 24/7 online support as well as personalized customer support. Some times it's best to talk to a "live" person when you're having a problem with the system or have a unique question or concern.

And lastly, you shouldn't have to pay any expensive upfront set-up fees. The most affordable solutions offer pay as you go flat monthly rate with the option to cancel at any time. And to be even more affordable, the best services have discounts for buying multiple licenses - so the more you buy the less you pay per month. Some plans have a discounted price if you sign a one year contract. But it's best to have the option to cancel if you're dissatisfied.

Good luck in choosing an affordable video web conferencing solution for your business!

Check out the cost savings of meeting online HERE.

Plus, here is the best video web conferencing solution to get your business done...including 2 FREE web cameras... at an affordable $49 per month for 50 guests Video Live Conferences.

Have a great day,

Sonja

Video Web Conferencing - Hot Communication Trend

Good morning,

It's important for businesses to keep up with communication trends in order to grow and stay competitive in this tight economy.

One of the fastest-growing technology trends in communication is live video conferences. According to top industry analysts at Wainhouse Research, it's growing at a rate of 24% per year.

Interactive video conferences allows you to meet with someone in Germany, Japan, and New York (or any other location you need) all at the same time - right from the comfort of your office or home. And the best part is no one has to spend thousands of dollars in travel costs or fly in a cramped flight for 18 hours.

Web conferencing makes it easier for businesses to get your work done and to close more deals quickly. Isn't every business looking for ways to boost your bottom line, stay ahead of their competitors, and be more efficient?

Plus, video conferencing is now affordable for the smallest of budgets. Because many services are now web-based, the cost is much lower than just a few years ago and the video quality has vastly improved. All you need to hold an online video meeting is a computer or laptop, a reliable internet connection, and a web cam if you want to be seen.

Also, it doesn't take an IT person to host a meeting or download or configure complicated software. Most services take under 3 minutes to install and are extremely user-friendly and simple to use - even for a beginner.

Not only can you see, hear, and communicate with more than one person at a time online, you can also review documents, power point presentations, anything on your desktop, just like you would in person.

Face to face communication is important for any type of negotiation and is more effective than impersonal teleconferencing or emails. Being able to see the person you are talking to builds trust and loyalty.

Imagine being able to meet with someone from Taiwan in the morning, someone from France in the afternoon, and someone from Washington in the late afternoon - all in the same day! Without either participant having to leave their office.

Businesses are quickly adopting video web conferencing as an essential tool to save time and increase productivity. In addition to helping to save the environment. One online meeting between 5 people saves 20 tons in carbon emissions. Not to mention the convenience and less paper wastage.

Video web conferencing is no longer a luxury service, but an essential and vital tool for organizations planning on expanding their business worldwide. Top Industry Analysts at Wainhouse Research predict that "Desk-top computer video conferencing software will be as essential to your business as your phone, fax, and email."

Because online web meetings save both time and money, it's becoming more popular and accepted as a replacement for meeting in-person. More and more businesses are meeting online every day. So if you want to keep up with the latest trend in business communication, and not be left behind your competition, why not consider implementing video web conferencing today?

Check out the cost savings of meeting online HERE.

Plus, here is the best video web conferencing solution to get your business done...including 2 FREE web cameras... at an affordable $49 per month for 50 guests Video Live Conferences.

Top 5 Benefits of Video Web Conferencing

Howdy!

Video web conferencing has many benefits for businesses looking for ways to cut costs, save time, and keep their competitive edge. It is becoming more prevalent as a way for businesses to share ideas with anyone, anywhere.

So here are the top 5 benefits for implementing video web conferencing in your business:

1) Increases Employee Productivity

Top industry analysts at Wainhouse Research agree that video web conferencing allows employees to get more work done faster and more efficiently. They can share ideas and information instantly online, quicker than meeting in-person, have the ability to include more people in the discussion, so decisions can be made much faster. This helps companies keep their competitive edge and ultimately adds to their bottom line.

2) Saves time

In the fast-paced, global world of business, it's important for employees to have the option of meeting online if they can't physically get to a meeting or to the office. Especially if they have a sick child or are caring for an elderly parent. Also, meeting online eliminates the downtime and hassle of getting to a meeting across town or even in another building. No more interruptions of work when you have an afternoon meeting. It will also boost morale and decrease key employee turnover as you provide more flexibility in the workplace. Happy employees waste less time, get more work done, and increase your bottom line.

3) Cut travel costs

Video web conferencing drastically cuts business travel costs. The average cost for a meeting for 10 people (including airfare, hotel, car rental and/or transportation, meals, entertainment, and tips) is $15,949. The cost of unlimited meetings online is $79 per month. That's a 94% cost savings! Plus, video web conferencing makes it easy for anyone, anywhere to attend training sessions, sales meetings, supplier meetings, etc. Employees will appreciate not having to be away from their families for days at a time. Or the extra cost and stress of traveling from one location to another.

4) Improve Relations

Employees can keep in closer contact with both customers and co-workers online. This speeds up the communication process because no longer do you have to email large files back and forth. You can go over important documents online together just like you would in person. The more you keep in contact with your customers to come up with helpful solutions to their concerns - the more profitable the relationship will be to your bottom line.

5) And lastly...You will save money by greening up your business!

Did you know that the average American worker spends an average of 47 hours per year commuting through rush hour traffic? By meeting online instead, you will be cutting down on thousands of pounds of carbon monoxide pollution every year. It's really important for companies to be good stewards of the environment and not compromise your responsible company image. Otherwise you could suffer the financial consequences. Using online conferences as an alternative way to get your business done can improve both company profits and customer approval rating of your business.

Check Out VideoLive Conferences Risk FREE for 30 Days...Plus, Get 2 FREE web cameras...Yours to keep...Even if you decide to cancel.

Hurry...while supplies last!

How to Choose the Best Video Web Conferencing Service

Happy Thursday!

The pressure is on businesses of all sizes to increase profits, cut costs, and help save the planet. And video web conferencing allows you to do just that!

But with so many services to choose from; how do you decide which is the best fit for your business? Not to mention your budget.

Here are 5 steps to choosing the best web conferencing service:

1) Maximum Meeting Size:

It's important for you to decide how many guests or attendees you need to have in a meeting. If you plan on holding sales meetings or online training sessions, choose a package for up to 50 guests.

For most businesses, it's best to choose a web conference provider that allows a maximum of 50 guests so you won't ever have to worry about being charged exorbitant additional guest fees. Or you could end up paying an additional $375 dollars for a single meeting!

Plus, you won't have the hassle of upgrading your package if you need to include more people in the meeting.

2) Collaboration Tools:

The most productive online meetings have video sharing for up to 6 participants, full desktop sharing capabilities, the ability to give PowerPoint presentations, free integrated VoIP, and a chat feature so questions can be addressed.

Also, the best services provide FREE web cameras that work seamlessly with the web conferencing solution as an added plus.

3) Ease of Use:

The program should be easy for you as well as easy for your guests. Otherwise you'll be wasting valuable time struggling with the service instead of focusing on your meeting and potential customer.

Many video web conferencing services are web-based so there is no complicated software to download or configure. Your guests should not have to purchase or download any software to attend your web conference either. The best solution is to have automatic email invitations sent to your guests with a direct "clickable" link to your meeting.

4) Personal customer support:

There's nothing more frustrating than having a problem and being told to "read" the user manual or email support. The best video web conferencing service will assign you a personal support representative to assist you in anything you may need - forever!

5) Pay As You Go:

The best service allows you to pay as you go a flat monthly rate with the option to cancel at any time. Many plans have a discounted price if you sign a one year contract. It's best to have the option to cancel if you're dissatisfied.

As a business owner myself, I prefer to do business locally. So I look for the best providers close to home.

Good luck in choosing the best video web conferencing solution for your business!

Check Out VideoLive Conferences FREE for 30 Days...Plus, Get 2 FREE web cameras...Yours to keep...Even if you decide to cancel.

Hurry...while supplies last!

How to Choose the Best Webcam For Video Web Conferencing

Hello Small business owners!

Do you have to buy the most expensive webcam to use in video web conferencing? Not necessarily. There are many affordable options available without spending a fortune.

The more expensive webcams have a high resolution and frames per second. The higher the resolution - the better quality the videos and pictures will be. Faster frames per second will ensure your streaming video is smooth and less choppy.

The most common resolution for webcams is 640x800. The minimum resolution for satisfactory quality is 320x240. When choosing a webcam, I recommend buying the highest resolution you can afford so you'll be happy with the video quality.

There are affordable webcams that use a USB port or even be wireless. Just make sure your computer or laptop is compatible with the type of camera you choose.

More often than not, new laptops will have built in web cameras. But it may not work the best with your video web conferencing software. That's why it's important to test out your webcam before making a final decision.

Web cameras with a glass lens are more expensive than plastic lens cameras. But the extra cost is well worth it because you'll get a more accurate and higher quality picture.

Also, cameras with automatic infrared lighting and a built in microphone for hands free use is an added plus.

And lastly, the best web cameras have a motion detection face tracking function that makes your video appear more natural.

There are many affordable video web conferencing cameras to choose from. Good luck in choosing the best webcam for your business and budget.

Check out the cost savings of meeting online HERE. Plus, here is the best video web conferencing solution to get your business done...including 2 FREE web cameras... at an affordable $49 per month for 50 guests Video Live Conferences.

Video Web Conferencing Product Reviews

You have most likely heard of WebEx - the industry leader in video web conferencing software. But in this article, I'm going to tell you about some services you may or may not have considered for your video conferencing needs.

All make face time easy for businesses of all sizes - without the expense of traveling.

Here are product reviews of 2 top lessor known providers:

1) HearMe:

Advantages: HearMe is a user-friendly, web-based service to hold online meetings right from your desktop. And it's free for your guests to join. You can share files on your computer securely, view uploaded videos, transfer files, and chat privately. There is a flat monthly rate depending on the size of your meeting room and audio is included. So you can see and talk as long as you want.

There is a free 14 day trial for 1st time users for 5 people when you register with a valid credit card. If you cancel before the trial period ends, your card will not be charged.

Cost Per Month:
25 person meeting room - $99 per month
50 person meeting room - $149 per month
100 person meeting room - $299 per month

Disadvantages: Currently, Mac users can not join a meeting. Also, guests need to register once per meeting room with a user name and password. This could get confusing There are no web cameras included.

2) MegaMeeting:

Advantages: Megameeting is a full featured, flexible video conferencing solution that allows up to 16 individuals to be seen on video at the same time You can share applications, examine online documents together, or show a live PowerPoint presentation. Some versions even allow an operator to remotely control the computer of another participant. There is a free 14 day trial with a valid credit card and is fully guaranteed for 30 days if you decide to purchase.

Megameeting can also be used by any pc, mac, or linux system. There is also a pay-as-you-go option for businesses who only use video conferencing occasionally. You can choose to pay a flat monthly rate or purchase the system to be used on your own server.

Cost Per Month:

25 person capacity: $225 per month
50 person capacity: $349 per month
100 person capacity: $499 per month

*There is a one time $995 set up fee.

Disadvantages: Set up fee is significant. Also, costs can add up quickly by the minute for the pay-as-you-go for occasional use of the service. There are also no free web cameras included.

There are many quality, but lesser known, video web conferencing services to choose from for budget-minded businesses of all sizes. I hope this article is both informative and helpful for you in making the best decision.

Check Out VideoLive Conferences Risk FREE for 30 Days...For only $49 dollars a month for 50 Guests...Plus, Get 2 FREE web cameras...Yours to keep...Even if you decide to cancel.

Hurry...while supplies last!

Best,

Sonja

Is Interactive Web Conferencing or Email More Effective?

Happy Friday,


Is interactive web conferencing really more effective than email or texting? Or a quick phone call?

Have you ever received an email that made you mad because of the "tone" of the sender?

Have you ever written an email that was misinterpreted or caused an emotional reaction?

And taken days of long, drawn out responses to clarify?

For example...

You receive an email from someone in your orgainzation asking for your support of funding for a new product launch.

You think it's a great idea! But you need more information on what the product is, how much funding is needed, and the timeline of the launch so you can secure funds and resources.

Sounds simple enough, right?

So you send a quick reply while you're in a meeting...

"Really?! What? Need more details or no $$"

But the problem is...you response is read as...

"You have some nerve asking me to support spending money with no plan!"

Not at all what you intended.

Email is an excellent communication tool, but is misused 60% of the time. And this causes productivitiy loss and strife in the office.

Face to face meetings is THE best way to communicate. But it's expensive and time consuming to travel every time you need to meet.

But thanks to interactive web conferencing, businesses on a tight budget have the option to meet with up to 50 people at the same time for as little as $79 dollars a month with full features.

ALWAYS use interactive web conferencing instead of email if you need to...

Resolve a conflict - this eliminates long, drawn out arguments and public "badgering"

Reprimand someone - otherwise the person may feel attacked or "convicted without a trial".

Brainstorm with several people - have lively back and forth brainstorming sessions during an interactive web conference for instant feed back and instand ideas.

Fire or layoff someone - Email should never be used to fire or layoff employees. Unless you want to be seen as cold and indifferent.

Make group decisions - Boost morale and participation by getting everyone's valuable input in making tough decisions.

Negotiating - Make more sales faster by being able to read a customer instantly and addressing his/her concerns. Also, you can demonstrate your product live during an interactive web conference.

So if you're wondering if you should send an email...talk it out instead in an interactive web conference!

You'll be amazed at how online interactive web conferences will help you be more productive, build stronger relationships, and eliminate email drama.

Sonja

12 Reasons to Hold An Interactive Web Conference

Happy Almost New Year!

Have you ever received a poorly written email that got misinterpreted?

Or has an email you've written ever lead to an incorrect response or an emotional reaction?

And caused tension for days before you even noticed there was a problem?

If so, then holding an intereactive web conference can solve a lot of misunderstandings and hard feelings.

Here's 12 Reasons You Should Hold An Interactive Web Conference to Be More Productive:

1. When you are mad or emotional

2. When the other person is mad or emotional

3. When there is a conflict on an item

4. When you need to convince someone to change his/her position

5. When you aren't sure others will interpret your email correctly

6. When someone sends an email that seems out of character for him/her

7. When you aren't sure how to interpres someone else's email

8. When someone asks you something confusing in an email

9. When you are concerned how the other person will react

10. When many people need to provide repeated input

11. When you want to show empathy, concern for the other person's reaction

12. When you believe 2-way dialogue would be most effective

And now you can hold as many interactive web conferences as you need HERE for only $79 dollars a month for up to 50 guests.

Best,

Sonja

A Parent's Nightmare

Happy Friday Everyone,

Boy, has Mother Nature been picking on the United States lately...especially Iowa.

Not only have whole towns been destroyed by tornadoes and flooding...

But last night 4 boys were killed at Boy Scout Camp when a tornado touched down.

I can't imagine how these parents are coping...my thoughts and prayers go out to their families. And also to the boys still in the hospital fighting to survive.

As horrible as these tragic events are, it sure brings out the best in people. Volunteers from all over the country are helping out any way they can.

My supposedly "business problems" pale in comparison to losing a child.

Hope you and yours are well and safe.

Best,
Sonja

Top 10 Small Business Tips During a Recession

Good Morning Everyone,

Is your business ready to weather a recession? Whether you believe we're headed for a recession or not, the economy is on shaky ground right now.

So if the economy keeps spiraling downward, here are 10 Tips on dealing with a recession:

1) Cut costs cautiously. As soon as the economy starts slowing down, many business owners think they must cut costs. But this is a short-term solution. Only cut costs or decrease your prices if it won't harm your business later. You can always lower your price - but you can't always raise your price.

2) Think Sub- contractors - especially if health care costs are putting a strain on your budget. If you have employees, consider turning them into sub-contractors. There are very affordable, month-to-month video web conferencing services that allow you to still be in close daily contact.

3) Advertise, Advertise, & Advertise! During the last recession, McDonald's almost tripled their advertising campaign at a time when their competitors, namely Burger King, were cutting back. So even though this may seem counter-intuitive, a recession may be the time to increase your marketing. Hard economic times weeds out your competition, leaving the field wide open for you.

4) Plan Long term: The Japanese are famous for planning out their strategy 15 to 20 years in advance. They follow the way of the turtle to win the race. And it works! Remember, marketing is a marathon, not a sprint. Keep marketing every month, month in and month out, not stopping and starting on a whim.

5)Choose your marketing techniques wisely. You should be keeping track of which marketing venues brings you the most business. Reduce or eliminate those marketing techniques that aren't paying off for you, or fix them so that they do increase leads and sales. And consider a form of direct marketing where you can specifically test target markets without blowing your hard earned budget.

6) Revamp your marketing tools. For those marketing techniques that are working for you, this might be the time to revamp your marketing tools. Could your sales people use more training to close the deal? Online training cuts costs and time.

7) Automate wherever you can. Find ways to automate any tasks to reduce the workload on yourself and your staff. What have you been doing manually that a computer system can do for you? Take a look at all your daily tasks and see if there is a computer solution to these time-wasters.

8) Spend your time on what really matters. Have you ever heard of the 80/20 rule? It's a proven fact that 80% of your business comes from 20% of your customers. So treat your best customers like royalty. Spend 80% of your time focusing on marketing and delivering your product or service.

9) Make do and mend. Because raw materials were in short supply during World War II, people were encouraged to "make do and mend" an item instead of simply replacing it. Consider your own expenditures: do you really need a new computer, or could you somehow upgrade your existing one for less money? Do you need a new telephone or can you get by with the old one for a while longer?

10) Reduce inventories. If you sell a product, and you believe your sales are going to decrease, this might be a good idea to reduce inventories and not restock to the same level. This is a risky strategy (what if the recession only lasts 6 months?), so be sure you know exactly how long it will take to replenish inventories once the economy picks back up.

These 10 tips will prepare your business for both good times and not so good times.

Best,
Sonja

The Standard for Terrific Meetings & Conferences Has Changed

Good Morning Business Owners,

With oil at $128 a barrel...

Airports adding an extra two to three hours to get through tighter and tighter security...

Businesses doing more and more business around the globe...

More and more people to meet in different locations...

Video conferencing and online threaded conversations getting better and better...

Why spend the money, fight the crowds, and lose valuable time traveling for that meeting?

Here's a great article at Seth Godin's blog:

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seth_blog/2008/05/the-new-standr.html/

Best,
Sonja

Brace Yourself For Even Higher Travel Costs

Good Morning,

The leading headline on MSN this morning was "Oil Tops $123 a Barrel!"

This means higher prices at the pump and on the plane. I even read that airlines are slowing down their flight times to save on fuel costs.

Higher gas prices are especially tough on small businesses because we're the first to not get paid when customers are strapped for cash.

And it's a tough decision to pass on the price increases to customers.

So as a business owner, you just have to tighten your belt and weather the storm.

Web conferencing can help ease the pain of soaring gas prices and expensive travel. So skip that gas sucking drive across town, or the cramped, crowded flight.

Meet online to save both time and money...you'll be glad you did!

Best,
Sonja

Do You Make These Mistakes in Your Webinar?

Happy Thursday Everyone,


There's no question that webinars are taking the market by storm.

With soaring gas prices, skyrocketing airfares, and business owners under pressure to trim costs, webinars and online meetings are fast replacing face-to-face meetings. And costly travel.

But not all webinars are successful.

Here are 10 top reasons webinars fail:

1) The presenter is incompetent.

Holding a webinar is not the same as having a meeting. You have to familiarize yourself with the web conferencing platform so you can easily guide your guests and have productive back-and-forth feedback. Practice at least once to make sure you're ready for your live webinar.

2) Equipment is not in place

Make sure you're not fumbling with how to operate the equipment - or complaining throughout the webinar.

If you have a low quality, low pixel web camera, your video will be grainy.

3) Slow or unreliable internet connection

Poor internet connectivity is the MOST common problem for webinars and web conferencing providers.

High speed of 56K or above, or TIVO will give you the best quality webinar.

4) Presenter gives up too quickly

You shouldn't give up on webinars or web conferencing just because of one bad experience. As with everything in business, some webinar providers are more user friendly than others. And more affordable.

5) Advertising

You have to advertise and build marketing buzz to attract customers to your webinar. Make it entertaining and easy to attend.

6) Ability to Entertain or Close the Sale

It takes a LOT of training and practice to be a a good speaker, or a top sales person. Make sure your webinar material engages and entertains your audience. Use visual material from pre-loaded websites, pictures, and funny stories to make your point.

7) Convenient Time

Have your webinar when it's convenient for your target audience - not when it's convenient for YOU.

8) Ability to Get Along With Other People

If you're painfully shy, then chances are your webinars will be a painful flop! Recruit or hire someone who is comfortable around people and easy going to hold your sales or marketing webinars.

Remember, you only have one chance to make a great impression!

9) Unique Selling Proposition

A webinar is not really that much different from a print ad.

You have to grab guests attention with something that will benefit them.

Center your webinar around helping your guests. Make their life easier, healthier, or wealthier! If you help your guests - they will help you by becoming a customer.

10) Good Old Fashioned Luck

Some times you just have BAD LUCK! But don't let that stop you. Try, try again.

Sonja

Are We Really in a Recession?

Good Monday Morning Everyone,

Have you read the news lately?

I'm sure you've seen the recent headlines...

Recession Is Now Officially Here

XYZ Company Makes Massive Layoffs

Home Sales Plummet as Foreclosures Soar

Report Says Gas Prices Could Top $4 This Summer

And speaking of gas, rising prices are not showing any signs of slowing down.

In fact, here in the US, a gallon of gas is expected to top $4 by summer and rise to $5.50 by 2010 and $7 by 2012.

So how is your small business adjusting to this?

While the world seems to be falling down around us, smart small business owners can start now taking action to protect your profits.

One way is to use more online video conferencing to:

Cut 50% or more off your travel expenses

Slash long distance charges

Eliminate pricey conference call fees

Give more sales presentations for less cost

Provide instant training to your employees or customers

Keep in contact with clients or vendors in remote locations

Web conferencing allows you to do your business cheaper, faster, and greener.

Now may be the perfect time to check out the many video/web conferencing providers to fit your needs and budget.

Happy Hunting!

Best,
Sonja

How to Use Video to Cash In BIG TIME

Happy Friday!

If you haven't noticed, the web is changing. Broadband high speed internet is finally reaching critical mass.

And this means BIG MONEY for businesses who get on the band wagon and use video to drive sales.

Here’s a crash course on how to leverage video for huge profits in your business…

1. Use Video to Inform.

Video makes great content. Why do you think YouTube is so popular? More and more people are watching video online to learn new things.

2. Use Video to Grow Your Opt-In E-Mail List.

One of the most powerful ways to grow your business online is to build your opt-in e-mail list with a "spueeze page" with informative video on it. It’s a process that you can set up once and then watch it grow.

3. Use Video to "Pre-Sell."

For example, you could make a video of your product or service being used. Or ask one of your best customers to do a video testimonial.

No matter what you are selling, you can use video to increase sales.

4. Use Video to Generate Website Traffic.

Post videos about your product or service at the Web’s popular video-sharing sites. You simply create a free account… then upload the video.

Make sure you put your website address in your video description, as well as in the video itself. That will help route traffic from the video to your site.

I hope these ideas get you thinking about how you can use video to cash in BIG TIME online - even if you’re brand-new to the Web.

Sonja

FREE Video Conferencing for Up to 6 People

Hi All,

I like to save money just as much as the next small business owner.

So that's why I'm recommending you to check out OoVoo free video conferencing for up to 6 people.

I gave it a whirl and it really is impressive.

But if you need to have more people in your meeting...10...20...or more, than VideoLive conferences will fit the bill. For as little as $79 dollars a month.

Plus, you can collaborate securely - powerpoint presentations, excel spreadsheets, applications, etc.

But whatever you do - you should be taking advantage of the power of video. More businesses are on high speed than dial up - so it makes the video quality and ease of use awsome.

Sonja

Merging Airlines Means Higher Airfares!

Happy Monday Everyone:

Here in Minneapolis, Minnesota where I live...it looks like Delta airlines and Northwest airlines are going to unite.

So what does that mean? It means that there will be less airlines competing for your business - and rising airfares...again. And other discount airlines are dropping out as well.

Even Southwest Airlines, for the first time, followed a price increase by the larger airlines.

I know, I know, soaring fuel costs are taking a huge bite out of airlines profitability. They HAVE to raise their rates.

But I still like to see more competition.

So maybe now is the time to replace even more face-to-face meetings online with video conferencing.

How many of you are feeling the pain of increasing business travel costs?

Thanks for stopping by!

Sonja

Practice Your Web Conference to Be Perfect

Have you ever attended a web conference where the presenter is fumbling through the interface? Wondering what buttons to press for certain functions? And complaining about the technology throughout their entire presentation?

Or conversely, have you attended a web conference where the presenter is smooth as butter? Knows the material, the navigation of the software, and provides an outstanding experience for your presentation?

These are two extremes of a web conference.

It really is a matter of "Practice makes Perfect".

You wouldn't go in front of a live audience with a speech you had rehearsed for only 5 minutes, would you? Yet people do that every day with web conferencing technology.

You need to practice if you want to deliver a great user experience on your web conferencing platform. Otherwise you'll lose customers - and sales.

At www.videoliveconferences, you can practice all you want for FREE for 30 days! How can I assist you with your audio and web conferencing needs?

Sonja

Why I Say THANK YOU Oprah!

Good Morning Everyone,

Did you know that Oprah has over 700,000 participants from 31 different countries in her exclusive webinar series on "A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle?

This is shaping up to be the most significant single event the web conferencing industry has ever seen.

Talk about publicity! In a few months, Oprah is raising awareness of webcasting and web conferencing as a viable communications and collaboration medium in a way that the combined forces of WebEx, Placeware, Microsoft, and Citrix couldn't do with years of marketing and PR.

So THANK YOU Oprah and your unstoppable marketing machine...

Millions of people and businesses alike will now be willing to try out and take a serious look at the power of webinars.

Will you?

Best,

Sonja

An Inspiring Video Conference About Tithing

Good morning everyone,

I recently read about a video conference with a very special boy, Stefan Lyons.

He's an 11 year old who has been raising money to build a school in Africa. He started his Kenya Project of giving and tithing at the age of 9 years old.

He has raised $2,000 baking and selling cookies but he still needed to raise more money to finish the project.

So he wrote a book "My Adventures with Stitch" about his pet white rat. It's filled with true stories and Stefan even took many of the picture that are in the book.

He raised enough money to convert an old cowshed in Kenya into a large schoolroom called "Stefan's Wing.

The video conference was offered through Polycom's educational programs and included classes in New York, South Dakota, Texas and Arizona. All four time zones!

During the video conference, students had a chance to ask Stefan a lot of questions about his Kenya Project, about his being an author, and of course, about his pet Stitch.

Isn't it amazing how a young boy like Stefan can truly make a difference by tithing his time and talents to help kids in Kenya?

And because of video conferencing, you can reach out to people all over the world. And make a difference.

Best,
Sonja