{"id":802,"date":"2013-08-16T14:11:41","date_gmt":"2013-08-16T14:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.poly.com\/?p=802"},"modified":"2013-08-16T14:11:41","modified_gmt":"2013-08-16T14:11:41","slug":"five-ways-to-use-google-hangouts-for-your-small-business-group-communications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.poly.com\/five-ways-to-use-google-hangouts-for-your-small-business-group-communications\/","title":{"rendered":"Five ways to use Google Hangouts for your small business group communications"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"smb-tech-trends\"<\/a>Next time you want to get together with your small business customers, try doing it from the comfort and convenience of your office with a Google Hangout<\/a>. The free tool, which is part of the Google + social media platform, enables you to hold a group conversation and, through the use of webcams, turn the session into a live video call with up to 10 participants if you choose. You also can share and capture photos, share your screen and message each other.<\/p>\n

Google Hangouts also let you record your meeting or presentation so you can post it later to YouTube or your small business website (there\u2019s a embed code for sharing). You also can stream live broadcasts from your Google+ page as well as YouTube and your website.<\/p>\n

In addition to hosting Hangouts from your desktop, you use them on the go from your mobile devices.<\/a> In either case, add a headset<\/a> for improved audio and to cancel out background noises.<\/p>\n

There are many ways that you can use Google Hangouts for your small business in addition to meeting with clients. Here are five:<\/p>\n

Team collaboration<\/strong>:\u00a0 Google Hangouts are particularly useful for getting your team together when some members are working remotely.\u00a0 If someone wants to share a screen or a web page, all they need to do is push a button.\u00a0 \"SMB_BigTrends_Video_Conf_WEB_Page_1\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Training:<\/strong> Training is another area where Google Hangouts make it possible to get your team together wherever they are when they need to learn a new skill or get updates on new office procedures or technology.<\/p>\n

Webinars:<\/strong> Google Hangouts provide a convenient forum to share your expertise in a webinar<\/a> on a particular industry topic or showcase your products. You can make the webinar interactive by taking questions from participants. You can broadcast the webinar real-time or record and edit it for posting on YouTube later and then share it on your social media channels as part of your content marketing strategy.<\/p>\n

Make an announcement:<\/strong> Use Google Hangouts to reach your customers and prospects about a new product or service or a major development affecting your small business \u2013 a merger or acquisition or expansion – and take questions. You can reach your targets across the country or even the globe.<\/p>\n

New product input:<\/strong> If you are considering a new offering, Google Hangouts can be a great way to hold a brainstorm or input session with potential users or experts to get their feedback before you go into development.<\/p>\n

Do you have other suggestions for ways to use Google Hangouts for your small business?<\/p>\n

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