Communication Articles

Business » Communication | By Musa Aykac @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 9:54 AM

If you are starting a new business or are already running a small firm, then you must make absolutely sure that you obtain the right level of communication. We are in a technological advanced world, so in order to bring your company to competitive levels you will have to get every aspect perfectly right. Excellent communication is a beneficial factor in every company's road to success, not only that but it shows an ore of professionalism to your clients and traders. A few tips to rem... more...

Business » Communication | By Amy Nutt @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 8:04 AM

VoIP, or voice over internet protocol, simply put, is a way to make phone calls over the internet with the use of an analog telephone adapter. In making "phone calls" in this manner, the user can often avoid the high charges from the phone company, especially in the case of long distance calls. How does it Happen? A VoIP provider converts the audio message (your voice) from analog form into digital form with an ATA (analog telephone adapter) so that the media can be sent o... more...

Business » Communication | By Robert Starr @ Sunday, 24th August 2008 @ 5:44 PM

Most of the business writing that you see is dull and there's generally a reason for that. A business writer will often work for an institution and they can wind up sounding like them even though they don't mean to. All writers need to remember that effective communication does not need to sound formal in the sense the language involved be staid and rigid. Remember that people like to get messages that sound like they come from other people and not machines. To that end, all c... more...

Business » Communication | By Heather Richards @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 3:15 PM

The important thing to remember about being a good communicator is actually, not talking you must hold your tongue and LISTEN! This applies to all areas of business, whether you are talking to a customer, an employee or a supplier. It is equally important in casual and social situations because you never know when you might meet someone who can become a valuable connection for your social business network. Making a positive impression is paramount, as you are the face and the voice that represen... more...

Business » Communication | By Deep Arora @ Wednesday, 20th August 2008 @ 11:21 AM

Creating memorable messages is utilizing effective communication to move people to act. Memorable messages are the cornerstone of effective marketing messages, whether they are TV commercials, marketing campaigns or product designs. Memorable messages are those that give us confidence in some politicians, authority leaders and products, while we remain distrustful of others. Messaging is the communication of the details on a product or issue that will compel the audience to act on the informa... more...

Business » Communication | By Shaun Parker @ Tuesday, 19th August 2008 @ 8:30 AM

How do I stand out above my competitors? This is the age-old question that any business asks when attending anything from a national convention to a regional trade fair. The exhibition industry generates millions of pounds every year and covers most industry sectors. There is an annual trade show for most industries, where global corporations meet independent businesses in direct competition and this article is a guide to maximising your exposure. There are obvious ways to attract attenti... more...

Business » Communication | By Mark Burdett @ Monday, 18th August 2008 @ 9:14 PM

Just some of the main reasons why a particular hotel becomes famous could be due to its location and its design. This is particularly evident with newer hotels like the Burj al Arab in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Whilst the name of the hotel might not be instantly recognizable the fact that the hotel is built on an artificial island and is shaped like a giant boats sail makes it arguably the worlds most distinctive looking hotel. And being 321 metres high certainly adds to its world famous stat... more...

Business » Communication | By Kevin Sinclair @ Wednesday, 13th August 2008 @ 1:36 AM

Communication overload is more common of an issue than many of us would ever believe. There are several types and levels of communication today based on the technology that we are surrounded with. These communications arrive to us through email, pagers, instant messages, cell phones, voice mail, teleconferencing, video conferencing, and several other means. While these methods of communication are quite productive in many different ways, and can assist us with numerous areas of our life, there c... more...

Business » Communication | By Catherine Harvey @ Wednesday, 13th August 2008 @ 12:20 AM

The 0845 numbers in Great Britain are a non geographical telephone number which is used all over the country. The telephone number is used by most customer service departments in businesses in the public sector. The call which is made to the customer from the caller is very complex with the charge sometimes being split between the caller and the receiver. The other businesses that use this type of telephone number are also the low rate call and low rate special services that use the name... more...

Business » Communication | By john mce @ Saturday, 9th August 2008 @ 8:11 PM

Texting and instant messaging is all the rage these days, as is bad spelling, acronyms and using no punctuation or capital letters. The frantic and frequency of these exchanges seems to negate the need for adequate spelling, punctuation and grammar. This is to help you get to grips with text speak (or txt spk). Acronyms The most popular for of text speak is acronyms. Some are easy and commonplace even in everyday language; ASAP, FYI, AKA, Some originate from internet chat rooms and... more...

Business » Communication | By Gregory Smyth @ Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 3:51 PM

Many people use unimaginable figures of 5 applications and 6 different channels for communication every day. The truth is that an increase in tools does not mean a more efficient communication. Actually, when they try for the first time many employees are unable to reach their co-workers, and this can be attributed to the channel options available and not adopting the most efficient method, depending on the status of the colleague. If you do not approach identity management across these systems ... more...

Business » Communication | By Christine Harrell @ Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 6:08 AM

As technology changes so does the court reporting profession. A growing trend in courtrooms across the country is the use of real-time rather than traditional transcription. Like everywhere else, Tennessee court reporters have to keep up with increased demands. Traditional Court Transcripts Historically, Tennessee court reporters kept records of court proceedings using stenographic techniques. In order to keep up with the fast pace of conversation they used shorthand script. more...

Business » Communication | By Christine Harrell @ Sunday, 3rd August 2008 @ 3:46 PM

Advances in technology and fast internet service have made video a medium available to just about anyone. Even if you don't have the equipment at your business, third parties such as a court reporting agency can provide the service. Advantages of Video-Conferencing Scheduling a meeting with people in the same building is hard enough, but trying to schedule meetings with people from other locations can be impossible. Conference calls work for some applications, but often you ne... more...

Business » Communication | By Steven Sonsino @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 12:30 PM

What happens when you want to introduce change in your business? Let's look at a typical example. In many companies, a big change is discussed in meetings and memos for weeks or months by the top team. They eventually reach a decision, prepare a presentation and call all the staff to a big meeting. Well, the change is announced, with an impressive array of PowerPoint slides, and the employees are encouraged to go away and 'be more productive', or 'sell more pro... more...

Business » Communication | By Art Gib @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 6:53 PM

On everything from groceries to electronics, multi-language instruction labels attest to the rise of Spanish-speaking consumers in American society. Spanish holds a pretty strong place in the world language arena as well. For example, out of more than 5,000 languages, Spanish ranks third for having the highest number of speakers. As a result, Spanish is playing an ever increasing role in business, media and advertising. And, seeing the need for a new skill in the workforce, a higher number of co... more...

Business » Communication | By Steven Sonsino @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 7:49 AM

Business leaders generally don't 'do' anything. It's true. They don't work on the factory conveyor belt, they don't write the sales copy, they don't service the computers. What leaders do do is talk for a living. If you're a senior executive, reflect for a moment on your typical day at work. The chances are that you spend most of your time in conversation with others. The people you talk with varies from day to day. Even from moment t... more...

Business » Communication | By Steven Sonsino @ Tuesday, 8th July 2008 @ 1:57 AM

In Part 1 we looked at why starting a debate was a breakthrough way to save you time and make more money. Now let's look at how to get a debate started. So what's the best way of getting your people involved in a debate? Well, it involves the most effective form of communication. As you might guess, this is face-to-face contact. It has been shown over and over again that a 'rich' communication style - face-to-face, and usually one-to-one - is the best way to com... more...

Business » Communication | By Andrew Stratton @ Friday, 4th July 2008 @ 6:48 PM

As the owner or manager of a medium or small office, you may find yourself looking at a myriad of options for your new or upgrade office phone system. You have almost certainly heard the debate about the advantages of VoIP vs. PBX systems, and you are tying to make the best decision to fit your business's current and future telephony needs. You don't have to be an expert to find the best office phone system these days. And, the even better news is that a good solution doe... more...

Business » Communication | By Musa Aykac @ Thursday, 3rd July 2008 @ 5:21 AM

It is now part of our daily lives, I know that for a fact I must dial at least 10 numbers a day on average, this being said people can dial up to 100 times a day and more. Although the mass market in phones are growing on a daily basis with companies such as Nokia, Samsung and Sony releasing a new generation of mobile handsets that have the capability of video calling and internet access, will it lead to the extinction of phone numbers as we know it or are phone codes here to stay. Looki... more...

Business » Communication | By Gail Solish @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 1:20 PM

The expression "Thinking Outside The Box," has become a catch phrase in our busy world. Innovation and creativity generally comes from taking a different perspective, perhaps even going against the norm. The other end of the spectrum would be finding yourself in a rut, always doing or thinking in the same way. You may have some habits which have served you well, but perhaps they are habits which have created "1 channel" thinking for you. This is where you stay on the same channel... more...