Les Roberts, Author at ConferenceCall.co.uk blog

Published January 1, 2018

How to set up a conference call between Nigeria and UK

Nigeria is expected to become the leading economy in sub-Saharan Africa within the next ten years – and this is expected have a massive impact on the prosperity of the entire continent of Africa.

Trade links are strong between the UK and Nigeria, with bilateral trade doubling from £4 billion in 2010 to £8 billion in 2014, meaning there are a number of trade opportunities for UK companies looking to do business in Nigeria.

The fastest growing sectors in Nigeria include oil and gas, wholesale and retail, telecommunications and paper mail, and construction – so if you work in any of these sectors, now could be a good time to take advantage of a growing African economy.

And if you’re doing business with Nigeria, you’ll need a cost-effective and reliable conference call provider – so here’s how to set up an international teleconference for up to 100 participants, in just a few simple steps.

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Published November 16, 2017

Where did Ctrl Alt Del come from?

If you’re having trouble with any programs on your PC, then hitting Ctrl Alt Del is the only way to go, giving you the power to close down the errant apps, or reboot the whole machine, if need be. And, if that doesn’t do the trick, it’s time to turn-it-off-and-back-on-again.

But did you know that the most helpful keystrike in a keyboard’s armoury actually came about as a mistake? Read on to find out exactly how the Ctrl Alt Del command came about.

Technology

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Published September 1, 2017

The rising cost of commuting in the UK

When you’re having a bad week, the daily commute only serves to the prolong the agony – the last thing you want at the end of each torturous day is a tortuous journey – but have you ever wondered just how long we all spend stuck behind the wheel, or sat on a packed train?

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Published August 14, 2017

How to set up a conference call between Dubai and UK

There are around 120,000 UK residents in the UAE, meaning expats make up the majority of the population. And of the 13 million people visiting the UAE in 2013, 1 million were from the UK.

So there’s definitely business to be done in Dubai – and if you’re thinking of exporting you’ll need a reliable, easy to use and cost-effective international conference call provider.

Here’s how to set up a conference call in just a few simple steps…

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Published August 11, 2017

Superfast broadband pushing up house prices

House prices in the UK have rocketed by an eye-watering 181% since the start of the millennium. Getting on the property ladder is now arguably tougher then ever, with prospective buyers now expected to stump up an average of £211,000 for their first home – almost three times than the amount needed back in 2000, when the average spend was £75,000.

Our expectations of what we look for in a property have also shifted in that time, and while things like off-road parking, and a new kitchen or bathroom can all increase the value of a house, there’s another, less obvious factor that could push up the price of a property – a superfast broadband connection.

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Published July 28, 2017

Is migration good or bad for the UK economy?

It’s just over a year since the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU), and just over a few months since the government triggered Article 50 and start two years of negotiations to thrash out a deal for Britain’s exit.

It’s safe to say the whole affair has been something of a farce since the votes were counted, and while the leave vote was cast largely on NHS funding and immigration, the only thing that’s become clear since the vote is that these two issues will not be dealt with as promised.

And that means migration is still a hot-potato in British politics and among the electorate – those who oppose it insist it’s bad for the job prospects of British-born citizens, while those in favour insist it’s essential to grow a thriving and culturally diverse country.

So, is migration good or bad for the UK economy?

Around the world News Small business

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Published July 26, 2017

How to make flexible working work for you

It’s hard to believe it been over three years since the UK’s new flexible working regulations came into force and now all employers will have to seriously consider their flexible working practices – it has to be right for both the employer and the employee.

With so many variables involved though, things can quickly get complicated.

So if you’re an employer or an employee considering the options, it’s a good idea to break flexible working down into two components – ‘flexi-time’ and ‘telecommute’.

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Published July 14, 2017

6 advantages of running a small team

You can do big things with a small team – as someone who has worked as part of a small team in every job I’ve ever done, and worked with some amazing people on some amazing projects, I confirm this to be true.

If you’re thinking of expanding you’re team, think carefully before you do and check out these 6 advantages of running a small team…

Inspiration Small business

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Published June 7, 2017

How to tell your employees they can’t work from home

Updated Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Working from home is more popular than ever in the UK, but it’s not for everyone and massive companies such as Yahoo and HP have taken the decision to reduce or even cut out flexible working completely.

The trouble is, employees have come to expect flexible working, which means it can be a cause of conflict if a request is turned down, particularly in light of the change to UK legislation introduced in 2015.

So how exactly do you tell your employees they can’t work from home?

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Published March 31, 2017

Men at work – do you have a ‘manly’ job?

If you work in an office you’re not much of a man, or at least your career isn’t very manly.

Even if you’ve no less than five days’ worth of stubble on your face at all times, bath in Acqua Di Parma, and swill your mouth with single malt every morning, office work just isn’t man’s work..

That is unless you happen to work as an intelligence analyst, in which case you’ll be considered quite manly, but even then you’ll be nowhere near as manly as a marine engineer, which is the most manly job there is. Apparently.

Confused? Read on…

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Author: <span>Les Roberts</span>