This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of faceVsion Technology USA. All opinions are 100% mine.
I’ve been on a few business trips. I like them, overall– it’s a nice opportunity to get out of the house. But it must be extremely laborious to go on business trips regularly (and expensive, too!). Sure, there’s always video conference calls… but I have tried Skype and Windows Live, and… let’s just say that the quality leaves something to be desired. Very “skippy” and blotchy. And, really, for a video conference call to look and feel professional, you really need a nice web cam. Those cheesy little $30 ones just won’t do when you’re discussing you next big idea to the boss.
Thankfully, technology is swelling with options to make conference calls easier and affordable for the small business person. The best I’ve seen on the market so far is faceVsion. FaceVision does what other HD cams, such as Microsoft Cinema and Logitech Pro 9000, cannot do– stream high resolution live video over the Internet with clarity. The FV Express Combo from FaceVision Technology USA has a special chipset and encoder/decoder to provide really clear video. The nice thing is that it’s affordable, too. You can make video calls through Gmail, too– the FV Express Combo allows you to sync your Gmail contact list to your HD contact list.
There’s much more to the faceVision technology– see the faceVision on line store for more details and a good intro video. There’s a great promotion going on– save $10 off any purchase with the promo code FVTBTS2 . This ends on September 30, 2010, so don’t delay.
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Tags: small business, video conferencing, web cam
Got an online business? These days, it’s very easy to start one. Many of my blogging friends have started up small businesses for selling their crafts, such as handbags, soaps, jewelry, and etc. The online market can be quite lucrative for the small business owner! I think it’s terrific that any handy person can start a business from home, and present their products to the world for sale.
However, offering payment options are a little trickier. I, for one, am loath to dole out my credit card number to any Joe Brown from Anytown. I must know that the means through which I order is safe and secure. I think that may be the stickler for many small business owners; they do not know where to begin when it comes to Merchant Processing.
If you are in search of merchant processing services, BluePay is an example of a good provider. They’ve made it very easy to sign up and get going. Some of the features with BluePay:
- All credit card types are accepted.
- Manage your account online.
- Transactions are encrypted and secure.
- BluePay is PCI certified.
- BluePay is accredited by the better Business Bureau, with a score of A+.
It’s nice to know that online business owners have options. Check out BluePay, see if they are right for you.
This post is brought to you by BluePay. All opinions are mine. 
Tags: business services, online business
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of faceVsion Technology USA. All opinions are 100% mine.
When I took my business trip to New York City, I used my netbook’s little webcam to talk to the kids. The kids, unfortunately, did not have a webcam, so I could not see them. I used my instant messenger software to connect… and UGH what a stuttering, slow connection it was! Not very pleasant. It was too bad. Next time I want to be prepared for a better experience.
There’s this new gadget called faceVsion out. It’s incredibly innovative–it’s High Definition (HD), and it’s the first HD video cam certified by Skype for making HD video calls. faceVision uses embedded hardware H.264 encoding. This chip helps to create a 720-pixel, high-quality image suitable for video-to-video communications. It’s great for businesses (such as video conferencing) but it’s also a wonderful tool for the commuting family. The camera is very high-quality, with a quickly focusing super wide angle lens. It certainly looks very high tech! The official name is the FV touchcam N1. It’s on sale at retailers (such as Amazon, Staples, and NewEgg) for a little over $100. I think that’s very affordable for such a high-quality webcam. It leaves the other webcams (like Logitech’s and Microsoft’s) in the dust.
Read more about it, see an informative video about the cam, and learn more about the FV ExpressCombo at the faceVision on line store.
Additionally, you can save some money right now! www.shop.facevsion.com is now running a back-to-school promotion with $10 off any purchase, using the promo code of FVTBTS2 at the checkout. The promotion ends September 30th, 2010, so don’t delay.
Tags: business needs, travel, video, webcam
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Speek. All opinions are 100% mine.
Wow, social networking and teleconferencing is really growing! I’ve been on a mission for finding various (free) web-based telecommunications programs. On is network chat (still searching), another is VoIP (getting there), and another is something that kind of mixes the two. I dislike Google. Talk very mush; Skype is so-so (too many doodads and buttons), but here’s a new thing I found: Speek.com! This looks terrific!
It’s a program comparable to Skype and GoogleTalk. Speek handles cell phone calls, landline calls, and VoIP calls! Speek prides itself on speed and reliability, too, saying that your call will start on time, every time. That’s cool!
If you are interested, you can click here to register for private beta. I’m checking it out already. I have registered (easy to do). I already tried dialing out a conference call (it worked!). I think this is perfect for the small business– you can’t beat the price (free) and Speek is really convenient. You can even schedule calls. Nice.
Speek will import your contacts from Gmail, AOL, Yahoo, or even a CSV file. Speek so far is pretty simple and NICE and easy to navigate. It’s still in beta, so some things are still in the works, and feedback is extremely important. Check it out, give it abuzz, and leave feedback. I think Speek will be better than Skype. It’s definitely friendlier, easier to navigate, and they seem really willing to listen to consumer feedback. They’ve got a new app, too– be sure to give Speek a try! I think Speek looks neat!
Tags: cell phone, VOIP
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of ArticlesZoom.org. All opinions are 100% mine.
I have officially entered the field of “writer” as a career. Oh. I’ve been writing for YEARS– on blogs, in comments, etc etc– but it was always hit-and-miss and it was more a hobby than a career. But I am now currently employed by a company, and I’m slowly building my articles base. It’s a great experience, and the money isn’t too bad, either! Starting off on a writing career doesn’t happen overnight, that’s for sure. And even as a blogger, it has taken a few years of intense work (just ask my husband and kids) to build a solid readership and make a little money on the side.
Here’s a tip if you are an aspiring writer and are wondering where to begin: ArticlesZoom.org. It is a general article directory that enables you to submit your work to the public. ArticlesZoom.org can help you build your clout by getting your articles (and your byline!) out into the public eye. It’s free to do, but you must register; see the submission guidelines for more information. Submitting an article is easy; be sure to read the submission guidelines for what is acceptable and is not.
Moreover, you can be exposed to well-written articles (which is a necessary element in creating good articles). ArticlesZoom.org offers an article directory that you may browse. Again, you must register to read anything or submit your work, but registering is free.
Getting started in ANY career requires effort. Building a writing career requires talent, yes, but it also requires exposure and experience. If you’re interested in starting a writing career, ArticleZoom.org may be just the place for you to begin. You do not receive any financial compensation for the work you submit, but you do gain experience and you do get your name “out there.” Plus, ArticlesZoom.org has a nice feature that gets articles promoted via twitter. Check it out!
Tags: articles, blogging, writing
