How to Make Conference Calls

Conference calls are an effective way to have a meeting with others that are not able to attend a face-to-face meeting. It is also a very cost conscious meeting alternative to video conferencing and you don't have to worry about hardware capabilities. Setting up conference calls is easy and can take only minutes. It just requires an 800 number and a PIN, and you are ready to chat.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Join a conferencing service, such as Affordable Conferencing or Priority Conferencing. Conferencing services usually charge by the minute.

2. Choose an 800 number or have the service assign you one. You will also be assigned a PIN number that you will need to distribute to the people who are participating in the conference call.

3. Decide on a time for your conference call and notify the people who will participate in the call.

4. Call the 800 number and enter your PIN a few minutes before the conference call is scheduled to begin.

5. Wait for your participants. All of the people participating in the conference call should call the 800 number and enter their PIN and the conference time to access the call.

6. Begin your conference call by welcoming your participants. You may want to take a roll call to make sure that everyone is present for the meeting.

Tips & Warnings

• Be professional for business conference calls. Remember, you are paying for each minute, so make them count.

Resources

• Affordable Conferencing
• Priority Conferencing

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