I’m finding more and more people who I have scheduled calls with will say you can call me at ###-###-#### or you can reach me on Skype.

Do you use Skype for these type of calls, or other calls?

And if someone wants to Skype, do you go video or audio only? 

(And if you do video, do you ever wish you had a “morning mask” like Jane Jetson? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0idWiHiasKg )

Yes! I love Skype and use it often and mainly for business calls. Most of the time I yes audio only. I’ve been known to tell a client, “yes I can Skype with you. Let’s do only audio..I look like a hound today…” “Morning Mask would be great.

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I always use it for international calls. I was on the phone last week w/Small Rivers (the folks behind paper.li) and it save me about $50 in fees!

The new version of Skype on my MacBook Air (with brand shiny new OS) sked me if I wanted to connect to all of my different connections. seems like it took everyone I had a phone number for.

@rich-brooks I use SKYPE daily it’s our main means of communication although, I very seldom do video calls they are prone to break causing call failure. For video calls to team members we have been experimenting with G+ hangouts.

I do use Skype for business calls – audio and video. I don’t need a morning mask, looking great when I step out of bed

I also use Skype – have used it for several years it is a great service. I use both audio and video with my clients depending on their needs. Have just started to use Google Hangouts as well which are great quality too.

I have been using Skype for several years with clients.  I offer a toll free number as well so the client can choose which they are more comfortable with.  90% of the time Skype works well but there have been dropped calls.   With clients who are familiar with Skype, we expect issues now and then.  It just requires a callback to continue the conversation.  I have never used the video function.  I use a program like Join.me or others when the call will require sharing screens, doing a presentation, training sessions with clients, etc. along with Skype or my toll free number.

@rich-brooks Yup, I use Skype more and more often for business purposes, and most of the time with video. It puts a face on the name & voice, breaks the ice and makes for a less formal environment. Having said that, I have had conference calls with more than one screen, worked fine too. Love it!

I use Skype for both private and business calls. I put my Skype name on all my biz material, like letterhead, business cards, website etc. I have no problem using video and I especially find video useful when talking to a (potential) customer located far away, where you can’t travel that regularely. It allows me to have a face-to-face discussion no matter the distance.

What does everyone recommend for the webcam? last time I had one, it came with my Compaq and it was BAD…you could hardly make out who it was, we played around with it one day (never used it again)! Thinking about getting Skype for family calls. My cousin called at a reunion last year, it was fun (hers wasn’t too bad). I have thought about it for business, but need a lot for info.

I just used Skye for the first time last week and I love it! I think I will use it for business. I have a client who lives an hour and a half away and I had the idea of using Skype to do some of our consultations. It will definitely save me some gas money!