If you are fortunate enough to be able to work out of a home office, you still need to stay in contact with co-workers and clients. At times, these individuals may be spread out across the country. If there is an important meeting that requires your attention, instead of buying a plane ticket and booking a hotel room, you can attend the meeting from the comfort of your home office. I recently attended a meeting here at my home in Ohio with a group of writers and editors in Texas. With a little research, I found it would have cost me at least $700 in travel expenses, not to mention the time away from home and work. The time and money you spend traveling to a meeting is not necessary. By attending a web conference with applications like Intercall WebEx, you can put away the credit card and use that travel time to work at home. I was able to sit through the meeting while still being at home to get my children off of the bus.
Being able to sit in on meetings from home using WebEx not only allows you to use your time more wisely, but it allows you to have access to your computer and all of your files. When traveling to a meeting, it is difficult know what all you may need to successfully meet your goals. If you are able to attend a meeting from home, you can fully access all pertinent information on your home computer, as well as any paperwork or files you may have. This can make the meeting more productive and may be a greater benefit to your work in the long run.
Another benefit is its immediate availability. As a telecommuter, you can attend a meeting at a moment's notice. You can have immediate access to co-workers or clients across the country or the world. There is no need for everyone to make travel plans and put off a crucial meeting until everyone can sync up their schedules. The only time issue is choosing a slot that fits with workers in various time zones.
When you work out of a home office, you may often feel disconnected. InterCall WebEx gives you the flexibility to stay in contact with key employees, clients, and projects, all without leaving your home office. You can stay in the loop and remain involved with all aspects of your business. In part 2, you will read about how InterCall WebEx works and what features you will find most beneficial.