

Microsoft 365 Business Standard: 300 people (AU$17.20/month) Microsoft 365 Business Basic: 300 people (AU$6.90/month) Still, both are “built for businesses to connect anywhere, anytime.” Whereas, Microsoft Teams, with its ability to organise large numbers of participants into channels, is great for bigger organisations. The base Skype video conferencing tool may be more useful for small businesses. Whether you’re using Skype for personal use or Skype for larger businesses, now Microsoft Teams, Skype overcomes many of the roadblocks of online communication. Both Skype and Zoom’s impressive list of features provide this and may help you decide which is best for your business. In fact, setting your team up with the right technology can boost productivity and approximate the human touch lost in digital translation. Whether you’re only just embracing a cyber workspace or committing to it long-term, video conferencing tools are a must.

Choosing the right communication tool going forward That’s a lot of meetings, hallway chit-chats and water cooler conversations missed! Though not a quick-fix, video conferencing tools can bring back some of this interactivity. Around 4.2 million Australians are working from home and many are expected to continue doing so indefinitely.
