{"id":11710,"date":"2018-11-21T03:00:08","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T08:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/?p=11710"},"modified":"2026-02-13T02:13:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T07:13:13","slug":"5-communication-tools-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/5-communication-tools-you-need\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Surprisingly Wonderful Communication Tools You Need To Start Using Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><p>Effective communication is like a clever design.<\/p>\n<p>If the design is not simple, how will the user relate to it? Every word that you say should have a reason behind it, and every idea that you deliver should whisper a message to the listener. If the design is complex, how will people understand and relate to it?<\/p>\n<p>Communication plays an important role in all business models. It can make or break a company based on how it is handled. This is why it is indispensable to learn how to communicate effectively with a client, a business partner, or even your family members.<\/p>\n<p>It falls on Entrepreneurs and business managers to determine the right communication tools for their companies. This applies to both internal and external business communication tools. Let&rsquo;s look at the 5 communication tools which served me right and helped me take my business to the next level.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Video_Conferencing_with_BlueJeans\"><\/span><strong>1. Video Conferencing with BlueJeans<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Everyone has their own way of attending and conducting video meetings. For me, <strong>BlueJeans <\/strong>fits the bill. It is a cloud-based video conferencing tool which can make your meetings more productive. The good thing is that the service is not just limited to a web browser, you can even use a mobile to attend the conference. Just choose a meeting venue and get started even from your home.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-15265\" src=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/bluejeans-for-communication-tools.jpg\" alt=\"bluejeans-for-communication-tools\" width=\"1026\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/bluejeans-for-communication-tools.jpg 1026w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/bluejeans-for-communication-tools-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/bluejeans-for-communication-tools-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/bluejeans-for-communication-tools-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/bluejeans-for-communication-tools-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/bluejeans-for-communication-tools-270x152.jpg 270w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/bluejeans-for-communication-tools-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/bluejeans-for-communication-tools-740x415.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Schedule your meetings on Outlook or integrate with popular business apps. Even if you don&rsquo;t have an audio\/video compatible phone, you can use any phone to join in the meetings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Give_a_Boost_to_Productivity_with_TaskQue\"><\/span><strong>2. Give a Boost to Productivity with TaskQue<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If I can pinpoint one tool that saved me tons of time, I can proudly name TaskQue. I started using <a href=\"https:\/\/taskque.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TaskQue<\/a> two years ago, but now I thank my friend who discovered this wonderful tool.<\/p>\n<p>You can prioritize your tasks and even assign them to your idle resources. A project can be assigned to multiple resources and you can manage all of them under a single workflow.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TaskQue - a Productivity Management App\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0D3TKNnH5Cc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Eliminate the hassle of back-and-forth communication by collaborating under a single window. An amazing communication tool that helped me finish off projects ahead of time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Zoom\"><\/span><strong>3. Zoom<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for something on the lower end of the price spectrum, Zoom is for you. Video conferencing combined with cross-platform messaging and file-sharing features, makes this tool utterly fabulous.<\/p>\n<p>Zoom lets users conduct all types of online meetings, such as video conferences, one-on-one, training, and webinars, on the go. The service can be used on <a href=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/is-your-website-optimized-for-mobile-devices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mobile devices<\/a> as well as on desktops. It also incorporates a developer feature which can help you integrate video, voice, and screen sharing, and even apps which are already used in your company.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11716\" src=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/video-meetings-zoom-video-conferencing-for-your-enterprise-and-business-software.jpg\" alt=\"video-meetings-zoom-video-conferencing-for-your-enterprise-and-business-software\" width=\"923\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/video-meetings-zoom-video-conferencing-for-your-enterprise-and-business-software.jpg 923w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/video-meetings-zoom-video-conferencing-for-your-enterprise-and-business-software-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/video-meetings-zoom-video-conferencing-for-your-enterprise-and-business-software-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/video-meetings-zoom-video-conferencing-for-your-enterprise-and-business-software-370x193.jpg 370w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/video-meetings-zoom-video-conferencing-for-your-enterprise-and-business-software-270x141.jpg 270w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/video-meetings-zoom-video-conferencing-for-your-enterprise-and-business-software-570x297.jpg 570w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/video-meetings-zoom-video-conferencing-for-your-enterprise-and-business-software-740x386.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The free version of Zoom can do one-to-one meetings and for groups, you can use 100 participants to take part in the meeting. A paid version offers admin tools, additional integration, and slight customization.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Zoho_Meeting\"><\/span><strong>4. Zoho Meeting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hold meetings and share live product demos with your team and customers. Zoho meeting is a comprehensive meeting solution that can help teams support remote working, and help businesses lead live meetings with prospects.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11717\" src=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/94926.png\" alt=\"94926\" width=\"960\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/94926.png 960w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/94926-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/94926-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/94926-370x231.png 370w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/94926-270x169.png 270w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/94926-570x356.png 570w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/94926-740x463.png 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can sign in with Google, Facebook, or Yahoo accounts. Just enter the meeting ID and you&rsquo;re all set to join the meeting room. You can hold product demos for your nearly launched products as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_ClickMeeting\"><\/span><strong>5. ClickMeeting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For businesses that give a lot of presentations, <strong>ClickMeeting <\/strong>is the right choice. You can even prepare your brand before the meeting. Brand your presentation with logos, theme, and even slideshows.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11718 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/4718-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"dashboard\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/4718-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/4718-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/4718-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/4718-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/4718.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>During the presentation, you can add Q&amp;A, polls, and CTAs. The webinar can also be saved for later viewing. One splendid feature is that you can add 25 attendees at any time. The enterprise edition lets you add up to 5,000 attendees with an option of multiple presenters.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Wrap_it_All_Up\"><\/span><strong>To Wrap it All Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re not making mistakes, you&rsquo;re not growing. Even the best communication tools can sometimes fall short. There are embarrassing mishaps that can have serious repercussions. On second thought, we believe that every employee deserves a second chance for poor judgment. Productivity benefits when employees aren&rsquo;t spending time trying to figure out how to explain or make up for a communication misstep.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effective communication is like a clever design. If the design is not simple, how will the user relate to it? Every word that you say should have a reason behind it, and every idea that you deliver should whisper a message to the listener. 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