Pierce Mattie Public Relations New York & Los Angeles

With many of us being able to telecommute to work, Skype makes it easy to stay connected with co-workers and clients through individual and group text chat/instant messaging, conference calls, Video chats and Skype phone calls.

There are so many reasons Skype can benefit you, your employees and your clients, but here are the top 5:

1. Skype keeps you connected in real time to co-workers and allows all employees to remain connected through a “perpetual” chat room. This chat room can contain up to 100 people at a time.

2. If there is a discussion going on, you can set your options to only alert you when keywords are said, i.e. Your name. This allows you to continue working without repeated interruption.

3. Skype has video conference ability so you can talk and hold meetings with your co-workers/clients “face to face.”

4. Skype has telephone capability, allowing you to call co-workers/clients nationally and internationally by phone using your computer. Skype to Skype calls are free and Skype to landlines are much lower cost than calling through your typical phone service. Plus, the voice capability is crystal clear.

5. Skype allows you to save individual and group chat history, so when holding a meeting; your secretary is able to write up the meeting minutes easily without leaving out important information.

While there are many messaging, voice and video services out there, Skype is the most functional and beneficial for your business. Plus, it’s free and that looks good for the bottom line.