This article gives some good tips on what you need to have in order to run a successful teleseminar or conference call. They are fairly basic and standard tips but important none-the-less. After reading this article, the reader will know what tools and software they will need to research to be able to learn what they need to host a conference call or run a teleseminar

If you’re new to the wild and wonderful world of conferencing,
you might want to continue reading. We’ve put together a list of
hot conferencing tips that will show you how to make a
conference call the easiest work-related task you’ve completed
since the time you took that cute sales rep to a “meeting” at
that new bar across town.

Be On Time - Or Else

When sending out email notifications regarding your conference,
ask that your participants show up at least five minutes before
your conference is scheduled to start. This way, you can give
them last minute instructions on how to use the conference call
systems.

Yeah, You Too

I shouldn’t have to tell you that you need to be on the phone at
least five minutes before your participants, to ensure that you
know how to use the conference call system before they ask.

The Mute Key is Your Friend

Make sure to let everyone know that when they are not speaking,
they should be muting. Muting your phone will cut down on
external noise if you are going with the traditional phone
conference method. Plus, if you’re hosting a lunch hour meeting,
there won’t be any unattractive chewing noises to try and speak
over.

Make Sure You’re Plugged In

This advice may sound kind of obvious, but you might be
surprised. If your car coasted to a stop on the highway and
wouldn’t start again, would you immediately replace the engine
or would you check the gas gauge? Before your conference goes
into full swing, check all of your cables, plugs, and widgets
are plugged in tight and in full working order.

Keep It Short and Sweet

If you rattle on about anything for more than one hour, you’re
likely to lose at least half of your attendees to the mysterious
after-lunch fatigue that affects so many business professionals.
Keep things brief and on target, but remember, if you
machine-gun speak like an auctioneer, you’ll lose just as many
participants.

This Call May Be Recorded…

If you’re using calling conference services or web phone
conferencing, many of these services now offer a recording
option. This comes in handy when your meeting minute-taker calls
in sick. You can play back the conference, transcribe notes, and
pass out or mail copies to all of the individuals that attended,
reminding them of the points you covered in the meeting. Or wait
until the minute-taker comes back and make them do it. Armed
with the right knowledge, conference call hosting can be a walk
in the park. Just remember not to blabber too much, record your
call for posterity, be on time, and feel free to mute.

About the author:
Huzaili Aris is the webmaster of
http://www.conferencecall101.com. Starting a conference call is
not as complex as some people think. It is the easiest way to
save you time and money for your business. Visit our site for
more information.

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