When Distance is an Issue

There are some that say a face to face meeting is still the best way to go. That hand shake to close a deal. But what do you do when you can't meet in person? An online meeting can solve the problem.

With VIA3, you can use web cams to see everyone in your meeting. Conduct your presentation right from your computer for everyone to see. Have a contract that you need them to sign, no problem. With VIA3, you can have them digitally sign any document that you have on your screen. It's the next best thing to having an in-person meeting.

Are you ready to give it a try? Here are a few quick tips:

• Do make sure you like what you see. Many people are web-cam-shy. Check out your own image before you broadcast to make sure you feel comfortable.
• Do have the camera near eye-level. You will naturally look at the screen to see everyone else, so having your camera near where you are looking with add to the "natural conversation" feel.
• Slow down. It's still a video conference and the telephony part takes a second to switch. So leave a little space for transitions and don't be afraid of pauses.
• Consider recording the meeting. If you want to focus on face time and not take a lot of notes, you can record the meeting and take notes later during a reply.

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