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Live Wire Online seminars show 'em what you've got.

By Catherine Seda

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Is it easier to sell your product or service when people see inperson how it works? Well, don't pack your bags for anothersales meeting just yet. Have you considered hosting interactiveconferences without even leaving your office?

As many entrepreneurs have found, Web seminars--aka"webinars"--can be used to explain your business andclose sales. And according to David Alexander, an industry managerwith San Antonio consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, the trend is taking off:"The world Web conferencing market is expected to growapproximately 33 percent annually through 2009."

Imagine leading a Web-based presentation while talking toprospects on the phone. You could walk them through a softwaredemonstration. Or you might work on an application with peopleanywhere in the world.