A common problem with meetings is agreeing on when and where. Emails go back and forth with suggestions and just when you think arrangements are sorted, suddenly someone is unavailable.

The advent of online solutions like Google Calendar has eased such administrative nightmares. As well as online sharing, there is often the ability to reveal your free/busy status. But there is still the hassle of checking everyone’s calendar and, into the mix, you may want to specify certain times when you are available.

There is, however, a definitive answer to the many online diary formats and permutations. Let me introduce you to Tungle. Why do I recommend it? Because it: (a) integrates automatically with your own diary so you don’t have to switch to another service (b) shows when you are free or busy, without revealing information you don’t wish to display, and (c) enables colleagues/clients/customers to schedule a meeting with you direct. Take a look at my Tungle page and use it to book any appointments with me.

Synchronising Tungle with your own diary prevents double bookings because it checks your calendar and updates your availability without compromising privacy. In other words your diary is kept private and only you can see meeting details.

Is Tungle good news? Yes, and there’s more. It’s free to use and installation and set up is simple. If you are a Google Apps customer you simply sign in with your Google Apps account. Tungle currently supports:

• Outlook 
• Google Calendar 
• iCal/Entourage 
• MobileMe 
• Lotus Notes 
• Blackberry 
• Windows Live 
• Yahoo! 
• Plancast 
• TripIt 
• Facebook

Should you encounter any difficulties with Tungle, remote set up is available via AGUK from £25.

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Workshop date: 12 January 2012
Workshop time: 11.00-12.00
Networking lunch: 12.00-14.00
Venue: Novotel Hotel, Fishergate, York, YO10 4FD

In response to requests that I circulate details of my talks, seminars and workshops, here are details of a forthcoming event for your diary.

On 12 January at York’s Novotel Hotel, I shall be hosting a live workshop on “Using the Cloud.”  This event, from 11am to 12pm, is being held in association with The Business Network and is followed by their networking lunch from 12pm to 2pm.

The cloud and its benefits for companies is a hot topic.  Indeed, you may already have heard someone else talking about the cloud, detailing the latest magnificent technological advancements that are great for your business.  If, however, you remain unsure as to what the cloud is and does, then this is the workshop for you.

Attendees of any of my past seminars and workshops on a range of business related issues will be familiar with my style of presentation.  This workshop will be no different.  There will be no jargon or complicated scientific technology on the subject matter, and I will not be explaining the cloud to you.  Instead I will be showing you what it is and what it does through live demonstrations.  These include:

• Editing and working with documents online
• Collaborating on projects using online tools
• Online backup solutions
• Organising photographs and editing images online
• Working offline
• “Going Google” and understanding Google Apps

The overall aim of the workshop is to illustrate in a stimulating, practical way the benefits of what the cloud enables you and your business to achieve, and the benefits it can bring.

Workshop places are limited and must be booked in advance through organiser Claire Flatters.  The cost is £25, which includes a three-course lunch and networking session.  Claire’s contact details are:

• Email    -  [email protected]
• Mobile   -  07894 122488

Please make your booking as early as possible to avoid any disappointment.  Payment must be received before the event to secure your place

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