Bringo is a company that will help you get through all of the “push 1 for sales, push 2 for service” when you need to reach a human at a large company. It’s not a tool for sales people — its a tool for the customer.

I have not tested it yet, but I’m going to on my next trip. The system gives you a direct toll free number to a live person.

If you are setting up a meeting with people in different time zones, you might want to take a look at the World Clock Meeting Planner. It’s very easy to use and will even show you the times when people in a particular zone are likely sleeping so you can choose a more convenient time for everyone.