article_snippet.sent: 'Of the respondents we polled, many said that often a quick and concise conference call was more effective than a lengthy meeting which often resulted in expensive travel expenses.'
article_snippet.sent: And 45 per cent feel that Text friends or family company wastes money on train tickets and air fares for people to travel to and from meetings.
article_snippet.sent: More than half said a conference call would often be just as efficient as a face to face meeting.
article_snippet.sent: It is worth considering the expense of travel, food and drink and overnight stays to determine whether a face to face meeting is really necessary. '
article_snippet.sent: Technology like conference calling, video calling and instant messaging mean clear, concise conversations can take place in a number of different offices anywhere around the world, thus cutting down on big expense bills.'