Take two Skype calls and I'll see you in the morning
It’s always great to see Skype helping businesses run more efficiently and cost-effectively, but it’s particularly gratifying when I learn about ways Skype plays a positive role in professions that directly impact people’s health and well-being. That’s why I’m excited… Read more
Take two Skype calls and I'll see you in the morning
It's always great to see Skype helping businesses run more efficiently and cost-effectively, but it's particularly gratifying when I learn about ways Skype plays a positive role in professions that directly impact people's health and well-being. That's why I'm excited… Read more
Brainstorm together, even when you aren't
Many of Skype's business users work remotely, and generally, we tend to hear from you that the pros outweigh the cons. From time to time, however, I'll hear remote workers say that they miss the in-person brainstorm sessions common in… Read more
Brainstorm together, even when you aren't
Many of Skype’s business users work remotely, and generally, we tend to hear from you that the pros outweigh the cons. From time to time, however, I’ll hear remote workers say that they miss the in-person brainstorm sessions common in… Read more
On the road? Skype WiFi gets you online, on the cheap
Most business travelers can likely relate: you're in a hotel or airport and want to get some work done online (or maybe call a colleague on Skype). So you get out your laptop (or your tablet or smartphone), search for… Read more
Wireless takes on a new meaning for The Content Factory
When Joan Barrett and Kari DePhillips set up shop in their first office, they loved having a physical locale to build The Content Factory, their social media, public relations and copywriting business. What they didn't love was the lack of… Read more
Four ways to bring remote workers closer
We've seen remote working pop up often in the news lately – like this article in Inc. magazine (based on a post on the HBR Blog Network) – and it's led us to take a closer look at this work… Read more
4 questions on video interviewing with career expert Miriam Salpeter
As a small business owner, it's not always practical to bring people in to interview for open positions. You may be looking all over the country (or the world) for the right person, and getting them into the office can… Read more
Getting to know Skype Manager
Many of our small business users ask me about Skype Manager, so it seems the time is right for a little refresher — or an introduction, for those not already familiar. First off, what is Skype Manager? In a nutshell,… Read more
Look sharp with Skype: clothing companies offer personal touch
When I think about what it takes to make a fashion company successful, I picture things like trendy clothes, celebrity customers and flashy runway shows. But Skype? Perhaps it's not so surprising, though. Lately we've been coming across a whole… Read more