Online conference calls are a great way to get multiple people to collaborate together effectively.

When I talk about Conf. Calls, I don't mean your garden-variety phone calls.

You need these things to make one really work: 

1. Conference Call Service

2. Skype - Get a Headset with microphone

3. Shared Workspace - type documents simultaneously Writely

4. Sreensharing Tool - Windows   Mac

Conference Call Service

Many are free today although toll charges apply to call in as the free ones don't usually offer 800 #s.

We use High Speed Conference Call because it works with both Skype users and regular phone users. 

Screen Sharing

After many years of experience working on projects with businesses at all levels, I can tell you that when you can all see what the other person is talking about you get a lot more done faster with less confusion. This especially applies to the Italian community. After all, we are a highly visual and high-communications oriented culture. Looking at something together while talking about it helps tremendously.