In today’s global economy, discovering optimal strategies for virtual communication with international clients is a necessity. As international tax consultants with a proven track record of success, the team at LSL CPAs knows first-hand how important it is to optimize virtual communication. In a fast-paced world where it often feels like everything needs to have been accomplished yesterday, virtual communication makes it easier to stay in close contact with clients and remain aware of their specific needs.

At the same time, as business expenses increase, effective virtual communication should be accomplished without breaking the proverbial bank. Luckily, the modern tools of virtual communication can help make working with international clients both user-friendly and cost effective. The international tax team at LSL CPAs offers a list of 4 technology services that have helped us optimize virtual communication with our international clients.

4 Technology Services For Virtual Communication

1. Skype
2. GoToMeeting
3. Free Conference Calls
4. Google Hangout

1) Skype – As the first video conferencing service for virtual communication to go mainstream, Skype is an incredibly popular social media form of virtual communication. A premium account with Skype is inexpensive while offering quality features. Skype allows advisors to interact with international clients while remaining inexpensive. A valid criticism of Skype is that only five users are allowed in one video conference, and a user cannot be seen, only heard, if they are accessing the conference with a mobile device. A real advantage of Skype, however, is its simplicity and universal acceptance. To accomplish effective virtual communication, you only need to send an email invite to your international clients and set-up a meeting time.

2) GoToMeeting – GoToMeeting has become a preferred virtual communication service for companies around the world.

GoToMeeting allows you to communicate with international clients with nothing more than an internet connection. You can share the information on your computer screen while using drawing tools to highlight essential points and guide a discussion. With multiple attendees, the main presenter can be instantly changed so multiple screens can be viewed in succession, helping to optimize virtual communication. Finally, a GoToMeeting can be recorded, then played back or sent to others for future use. 

3) Free Conference Calls – Numerous online services provide free conference calls that can be used to communicate with international clients. The advantage of these conference call services is they offer a toll free call-in number that can be accessed from any location. The contents of these calls can be recorded, then downloaded later as mp3 audio files.

4) Google HangOut  – By ending with Google Hangout, LSL CPAs is saving the best virtual communication for last.

Unlike Skype, Google Hangout has enhanced business meeting options for virtual communication. As a result, you can share both the contents of your Google Drive in a Google Hangout as well as sharing whatever you choose to bring up on your computer screen. Google Hangout is free to use and helps bring virtual communication to the next level of excellence with live video calls, photo, music and video sharing, and recording options available on Google+ and YouTube channels.

Virtual Communication A Modern Necessity

The international tax consultants at LSL CPAs highlight the importance of virtual communication with international clients. By employing the best in 21^st Century technology services, virtual communication can be optimized to meet the needs of your business.