Top Telecommuting Tools for Salespeople
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Internet Phone: Facebook Messenger, Apple FaceTime, WhatsApp, Skype, Google Voice and other sites allow you to make free phone calls rather than use your personal phone line. Some sites have a charge for international calls, while others offer free international internet calls.
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Instant Messaging Tools: Stay in touch in real time with colleagues by using tools to
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File Sharing and Collaboration Tools: Google Drive\'s free productivity software includes Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. Slack is great for team project collaboration.
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Teleconferencing Tools: Conduct virtual meetings with free tools including Skype and Zoom. Facebook Messenger, Apple FaceTime, Whats App and Google Hangout can also be used for small group virtual meetings.
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CRM Tools: Customer relationship management software keeps you and your team organized and current on your customers and where they are in the buyer\'s journey.
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Mobile Hotspot: When you work from home, things can happen to your internet connection that you have no control over. Have a connectivity backup plan such as your mobile phone hotspot or a coffee house around the corner.
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High-Quality Headphones with Mic: Wired or wireless headphones are a good tool for talking to your office or to customers and blocking out background noises you can\'t control
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Calendar Management: A good calendar management tools such as Google Calendar keeps your calendar on your desktop and on your mobile, plus can integrate with your office team\'s master calendar if needed.
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VPN: A virtual private network (VPN) is a secure, private encrypted network connection so you can access your companies IT resources. A VPN can be installed on your desktop, mobile phone or tablet.
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