Endless airline terminals. Overpriced airport food. Cramped seating on packed planes. What’s there to love about business travel? While some road warriors enjoy the hotel lifestyle, for most professionals, travel is a costly and exhausting necessity. But thanks to modern technology, there’s a better way to connect. Today’s high-speed internet and advanced video calling apps make it easier than ever to reduce cost with video calling — without sacrificing productivity or professionalism.
Business Happens Everywhere
Today’s workforce is mobile. Whether you’re watching your child’s baseball game, stepping out of a client meeting, or working from home on the weekend, you need tools that keep you connected. This is especially true for small business owners who are always on the clock. Fortunately, video conferencing has evolved far beyond the fuzzy images and laggy audio of the past. Now, you can enjoy crystal-clear visuals and sound from virtually any device — desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
Why Video Calling Makes Sense
Let’s face it: travel is expensive. Flights, hotels, meals, and lost time add up quickly. In many cases, the cost simply isn’t justified. That’s where video calling comes in. It allows you to maintain face-to-face communication without the overhead. Unlike phone calls, video calls provide the nonverbal cues and real-time interaction that are essential for building trust and making informed decisions.
As business becomes increasingly global, video calling is one of the most effective ways to collaborate with teams across cities, countries, and continents. And with most modern devices equipped with high-quality cameras and microphones, it’s easier than ever to reduce cost with video calling — no special equipment required.
Top Video Calling Apps for Business
Here are some of the most popular and reliable video conferencing platforms that help businesses cut costs and stay connected:
- Skype — A long-time favorite for professionals, offering robust features and reliable performance.
- Zoom — Known for its ease of use and free tier, perfect for quick meetings and screen sharing.
- Cisco WebEx — A powerful tool for enterprise-level collaboration with extensive workspace options.
- GoToMeeting — Ideal for real-time collaboration with clients and partners.
- Slack — Combines chat and video calling for seamless team communication.
Whether you’re hosting a team meeting, negotiating a deal, or checking in with a remote client, these platforms make it easy to stay productive — and reduce cost with video calling.
The Bottom Line
Business travel isn’t going away entirely, but it’s no longer the default. With today’s video calling technology, you can save time, improve efficiency, and dramatically cut expenses. If you haven’t explored the latest video conferencing tools, now’s the time to contact us today. You might be surprised at how much you can accomplish — without ever leaving your office.
Charles Lobert, has been in the Detroit Metro Area’s IT industry for over two decades & with VCS since ’04. Throughout the years, Lobert has held nearly every position at VCS & is responsible for several major organizational shifts within VCS.