Tips, News, Links and Info for Virtual Professionals and their Clients

Ways to "Stay In Touch and Work Together"...Virtually

1. Use Instant Messaging for quick impromptu meetings

http://www.meebo.com

http://www.google.com/talk

http://www.aim.com

http://www.yahoo.com

http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home

2. Use a virtual conference room for more formal meetings

http://www.webex.com

http://www.gotomeeting.com

3. Keep your meetings organized

http://www.mikogo.com

https://www.yugma.com

http://www.meetingwizard.com

4. Set up a virtual water cooler

http://pistachioconsulting.com/twitter-as-watercooler

http://www.talkibie.com/technology/employees-bond-over-virtual-watercooler

5. Review edits of co-workers, no matter where they are

http://www.knowledgetree.com

http://www.filehold.com

http://www.m-files.com/eng/home.asp

6. Stay in touch: Use a PDA to keep your important data with you

http://www.dciexpo.com/pda/why-using-a-pda-phone-makes-a-lot-of-sense.php

Blogs and Sites to read about software and business

Lifehacker.com. The Lifehacker blog, while about productivity, tends towards tips and tricks about using software for work tasks, whether you work offline or online. It’s a must-read for picking up both software and general productivity tips.

 Lifehack.org. Lifehack.org is the perfect complement to to Lifehacker. While there is some overlap in the two blogs, Lifehack.org tends towards general life and work productivity tips, not necessarily just about software.

Chief Home Officer: If you’re in a home office, read Chief Home Officer for tips on how to stay sane and improve the way you work.

How to Be Bulletproof in the Outsourced Economy: Employees lose jobs to international outsourcing everyday. Instead of getting frustrated or giving up, learn how to protect yourself against outsourcing and boost your overall job performance.