Can Messenger Help Run a Business
In the beginning i tossed up between allowing microsoft messenger in the business and blocking its usage. In hindsight – that was a waste of thinking time.
Microsoft messenger is now the communication’s tool of choice for the business. Most employees are registered and everyone is actively encouraged to share their messenger id with others in the business.
I personally have around 70 contacts in my including employees, customers and suppliers. I find it a great way in which i can quickly connect with the right people no matter where they are in the world. It also allows us to see who is on line and who is not. The tool becomes even better when i am traveling as my hand held device (an O2 Pocket PC) has mobile messenger installed – so i can contact who i want, when i want.
Here is a classic case of where free technology is helping us reduce the costs to the business. If you dont use it, then give it a go.
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