Business Conferencing Solutions Blog

3 Tools Start-ups Need to Engage Investors

December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Video Conference with InvestorYou’ve got the product. You’ve got the fire in your belly. Now you need investors. If you’ve ever tried to obtain funding before, you know that it’s a challenge. In fact, EquityNet explains that Angels invest in only 10% of the investments they’re presented. What’s more, they spend an average of nearly 4 months conducting due diligence on the projects.

When potential investors do their homework, you need to be ready with answers. Here are 3 professional-level tools start-ups should consider to engage angels:

  • Anytime video. From product demonstrations to a tour of the current production facility, video is a savvy way to provide some of the detailed information angels need to make a decision. Archive video online so the audience can view it on demand, or you might broadcast a live streaming event.
  • All-the-time content. Whether you’ve scored a face-to-face meeting or connect via web conference, angel investors will want to review all the presented materials. From PowerPoint presentations to business plans, consider how you’ll share these materials in a professional and polished manner. For example, a white paper can easily be posted on your website.
  • Real-time communication. When angel investors are going through due diligence they want answers ASAP. Communication tools like conference calls provide cash-conscious entrepreneurs with a super-affordable, easy-to-use, on-the-fly way to get investors the info they want.

Your idea isn’t ho-hum, so don’t communicate it in a ho-hum way. Media-rich content, from video to presentations, are a smart way to provide potential investors with the data and info they need to make an informed decision. As a bonus, enterprise-level tools, like RollCall’s Meet Me Conference Call and RollCall TV, convey the professional polish that says “I’m ready to grow—are you ready to grow with me?” Contact us to learn more!

Filed Under: Current Events, RollCall Helpful Hints, RollCall How To's, RollCall Services Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

3 Tools to Make the Remote Workforce More Productive

November 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Man Working from Home Office on PhoneSave money. Check. Boost employee morale. Check. Increase productivity. Check. Technology is making the virtual team an efficient and cost-effective reality that’s becoming increasingly popular among entrepreneurs and business pros. Check out these recent remote workplace stats from WorkSimple:

  • 60% of office-based employees use virtual team technologies each day, including texting, instant messaging, and teleconferencing.
  • 26.2 million Americans worked remotely in 2010.
  • 56% of decision makers believe that virtual work makes employees more productive.

Here’s a quick review of the technologies you can use to build a productive work-from-home or remote team:

Teleconferences – Yep, conference calls remain a remarkably simple and budget-friendly way to communicate with employees. A good teleconferencing provider will offer a range of options, from reservation-free calls to collaborate on the fly to operator-assisted conference calls to handle the big teams.

Web conferences – Remote or virtual team members can also connect with each other and the home office via web conferencing services. Participants can share documents and presentations as well as engage with whiteboards and chats. Use web conferencing services to conduct online meetings, desktop sharing, training, or e-learning opportunities with the team.

Social media – Social media platforms aren’t just for reaching out to customers, clients, shareholders, or the media. Companies large and small can utilize social media to facilitate collaboration among remote team members. For example, websites like Yammer host internal social networks, where employees can securely and privately microblog (much like Twitter), send messages, and participate in work groups or teams.

Aside from teleconferencing, web conferencing, and social media, have you used other tools to empower a remote workforce?

Filed Under: Current Events, RollCall Helpful Hints Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

ILD Celebrates 15 Years of Back Office Innovation

May 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment

ILD Turns 15

Anniversary Showcases Business Evolution Reinforced By Groundbreaking Digital and Social Media Solutions.

ILD Corp., a global leader in digital back office solutions is proud to announce that today is the company’s 15 year anniversary.  Originally a call center for telephony services, ILD has grown into one of the largest digital back-office support providers in the United States. Best known by the company’s brands, RollCall Business Conferencing Solutions (conferencing and webcasting services), ILD Teleservices (bill to phone payments), ILD Call Center and Social Strategy1 (social web services),  ILD Corp. continues to serve over a thousand national and global enterprises. 

“Reaching this milestone is a true testament to our employees and our partners. Over the years, hundreds of individuals have worked together to make ILD what we are today, and we’ve very proud of the achievements that have taken place since we founded the Company,” said Mike Lewis, Chairman and CEO. “It’s an important time to pause and acknowledge the accomplishments of the past, but even more importantly it is a time to focus on continually improving our operations and developing new and innovative services to ensure a long and bright future for each of our business units.  In this technology savvy world, we continue to evolve our businesses and service offerings with the needs of the digital age.”

President and Chief Operating Officer Dennis Stoutenburgh added, “We’ve introduced new innovative services to our product portfolio, which are all on a strong growth path. We’ve made a commitment to provide the latest technology, the most experienced people, and with this, our customer service levels are higher than ever! Investing in technology has streamlined our processes and made us quicker, more efficient and more competent in offering the technical expertise and insights that our customers have come to expect from us.”

ILD is part of the INC 5000 list and has also been named one of the Best Companies to Work for by Florida Trend Magazine.

Filed Under: Current Events Tagged With: , , , , , ,

OfficeArrow Webinar – How to Save Time & Money by Meeting Online

January 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

If you’re curious about online conferencing, its benefits and how it works, this webinar is for you!

OfficeArrow will show you an easy way to save time and money by using online conferencing.

High Tech Meetings: How to Save Time & Money by Meeting Online

Wednesday 26 Jan, 2011 2:00 PM Approximately 1.25 Hours
Attendees will learn:OfficeArrow logo
•    The different kinds of web conferencing available, the benefits are of each and the best ways to  utilize each for business

•    Simple strategies to make managing and hosting web meetings pain-free

Read More at OfficeArrow.com

Filed Under: Current Events, RollCall Helpful Hints Tagged With: , , , ,

Web Conferencing – Just the FAQ’s

May 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment

You’ve been on board with conference calls for awhile, and you know how easy it’s made communication for you, your employees, and clients. Don’t stop there. There’s another tool you can implement that will take critical relationships to the next level—whether that’s a more cohesive workforce or a more profitable client list: web conferencing. Here are the most frequently asked questions about this technology:

detective - just the factsWhat is web conferencing?

Quite simply, it’s holding virtual meetings, training sessions, and presentations over the Internet. Participants can be in the same building or on the other end of the world. Web conferencing is an interactive communication platform, where team members actively collaborate.

Although the features of web conferencing solutions vary, here are just a few potential options:

  • Audio and/or video feeds
  • Desktop sharing
  • Polls and surveys
  • The use of whiteboards
  • The ability to reach out to hundreds of participants

How does that make my job easier?

Conducting conferences over the web means you can get the right message to the right people—without having to put your other projects (or your personal life) on hold so you can schlep across the country with an overstuffed suitcase. What’s more is that the money men and women at your company won’t have to call you into their office to talk about your receipts—again.

How does it work?

A moderator—either someone in your company or a representative of the web conferencing service—sends participants a URL link and a security code allowing access to the virtual meeting room.

The virtual meeting room is where the action happens. Team members can share documents as well as items on their computer desktops. In addition, web conferencing systems may incorporate a whiteboard, or virtual blackboard, which is an ideal way to brainstorm—no matter where the participants are located.

How much does it cost?

Most providers offer plans that feature a range of options designed to fit nearly any budget. A bare bones plan, for example, might allow you to share PowerPoint slideshows, conduct polls and share desktops while an upper-end plan offers video capability as well as audio and web recording.

What questions should I ask when shopping for a web conference service?

Here are a few guidelines from Inc.com:

  • Can you and other participants easily use the service?
  • Does it require the purchase of special software?
  • Do they offer customer service?
  • Are there a variety of options to suit different needs?

For a more comprehensive shopping list, OfficeArrow features a must-have guide for choosing a web conference solution.

Do you have more questions about web conferencing and how it can help you achieve your business goals? Have an FAQ you want answered?  Leave a comment or contact RollCall, a global leader in web conferencing services.

Filed Under: Current Events, RollCall Helpful Hints, RollCall How To's, RollCall Services, RollCall Updates Tagged With: , , , , ,
« Older Posts