It doesn't matter where you are. As long as you have access to a telephone

First of all, there are time and cost issues to consider. Then there is the weather and traffic that may pose additional obstacles. If your work is largely done on the computer, then it's probably more efficient to complete your work in the comfort of your own home. But how do you conduct meetings with your fellow colleagues then?

Fortunately, due to the evolution of technology, conference calls and video conference calls are being widely adopted. The difference between the two is that when you make a conference call, there is only audio. For some professionals, this may be all they need. For others who want graphical images, video conferencing calls can be made.

You may be surprised to learn that the cost of video conferencing may be free. If you are making a basic conference call without use of any of the more advanced features, then you will be charged only for your outgoing call. The rate, of course, depends on your phone carrier. Usually, for calls that involve small groups of people (30 or less), no registration is required.

Let's explore some of the benefits of video conferencing.

Benefit 1: No need to travel.

Benefit 2: Anyone can join the meeting from anywhere, at any time.

Benefit 3: More productive.

Benefit 1: No need to travel.

The most obvious benefit is that video conferencing eliminates the need to commute. In some regions, the weather tends to be bad or unpredictable. Driving to work then becomes a chore or maybe even impossible. Being able to attend meetings at home may just be what you need in such conditions.

Benefit 2: Anyone can join the meeting from anywhere, at any time.

It doesn't matter where you are. As long as you have access to a telephone, you can join in a conference call. Of course, to join a video conference, you have to do so from a computer or a laptop. Top executives may have to travel overseas for work reasons. They can always join a local meeting with video conferencing.

Benefit 3: More productive.

At the end of the day, it's all about cost savings and productivity. The more efficient you become, the more productive you are. That's the reward you get for making proper use of technology. So now there is no excuse for missing the next meeting.

After reading about the benefits of video calls, you may be tempted to jump on the bandwagon and try out the services yourself. You can always do so by trying out the smaller or free plans and if you like the services, you can upgrade to more professional plans. Higher end plans provide you with more features such as security feature or monthly reporting features. The larger your organization, and the wider the adoption of video conferencing, the more useful the features.

After a few short weeks, you will start wondering how you ever got by without such technology! In the long run, you will see the value generated by the conferencing calls reflected in your monthly revenue reports.