No business conferences, unless BlogHer counts. I've been to that twice and met a whole lot of folks. I'm about to go to FinCon so that should be equally network-y.
My business is post-secondary teaching, and I try to attend a conference for my field about once a year. I find the conferences great for feeling stimulated and connected to others in my field.
It helps a lot that my employer provides some funds to help defray the costs.
I've been to several. My favorite was the inaugural Financial Blogger Conference. The energy level, the exchanges of ideas, the opportunity to learn from the classes and most of all, the chance to meet other writers (blogging can be a very isolating experience) were tremendous.
I would urge others to consider attending -- if it's sold out this year, then sign up for FinCon13.
"If your greatest strength, however, is to drink anyone under the table or get a top score on Mario Kart, keep it to yourself." That one cracked the hell out of me:)
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Yes, we attend multiple business conferences in our industry each year. My favorite part of conferences is the opportunity to meet customers & potential customers in person after dealing with them by phone or email. Some conferences have great networking events including food & entertainment in the evenings.
When things work out, we take an extra day or two at our own expense to see the city or area we're in, so I've had an opportunity to see many places I would have otherwise missed!
yes, i have attended several conferences within my industry. the best part is the concentration of information, products, etc. relevant to my interests. it is such a great way to experience a range of new ideas in one location.
I have attended a business conference and the best part was actually meeting the individuals I worked with in person. Because it was an international company you could work with an individual throughout many projects and never meet them until a conference.
I think sharing your goals with friends and family is a great way to hold yourself accountable. Letting outside parties in on what you're aiming to accomplish will not only give you support through their kind words of encouragement, it will also motivate you to get it done because you don't want to look like a failure of what you're goals were.
My old industry (PR) had business conferences. My current industry (furniture retail) has trade shows. I've attended and enjoyed both.
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I go to several conferences each year for work, but FinCon is the first for the blog!
Yes. I enjoyed the breakout sessions on specific topics of interest.
I've worked business conferences, but never attended one.
No business conferences, unless BlogHer counts. I've been to that twice and met a whole lot of folks. I'm about to go to FinCon so that should be equally network-y.
Yes, on numerous occasions and for more than one segment of business. I usually find good things to apply
My business is post-secondary teaching, and I try to attend a conference for my field about once a year. I find the conferences great for feeling stimulated and connected to others in my field.
It helps a lot that my employer provides some funds to help defray the costs.
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I've been to several. My favorite was the inaugural Financial Blogger Conference. The energy level, the exchanges of ideas, the opportunity to learn from the classes and most of all, the chance to meet other writers (blogging can be a very isolating experience) were tremendous.
I would urge others to consider attending -- if it's sold out this year, then sign up for FinCon13.
At the time, I thought the most exciting part was all the vendor swag. :)
Yes I have attended several.
"If your greatest strength, however, is to drink anyone under the table or get a top score on Mario Kart, keep it to yourself." That one cracked the hell out of me:)
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I've attended professional conferences in my field, but not to promote anything.
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Yes, we attend multiple business conferences in our industry each year. My favorite part of conferences is the opportunity to meet customers & potential customers in person after dealing with them by phone or email. Some conferences have great networking events including food & entertainment in the evenings.
When things work out, we take an extra day or two at our own expense to see the city or area we're in, so I've had an opportunity to see many places I would have otherwise missed!
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yes - and i loved the speakers who present well!! (meaning, they don't read exactly what's on the power point presentation :)
yes, i have attended several conferences within my industry. the best part is the concentration of information, products, etc. relevant to my interests. it is such a great way to experience a range of new ideas in one location.
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I have attended a business conference and the best part was actually meeting the individuals I worked with in person. Because it was an international company you could work with an individual throughout many projects and never meet them until a conference.
I think sharing your goals with friends and family is a great way to hold yourself accountable. Letting outside parties in on what you're aiming to accomplish will not only give you support through their kind words of encouragement, it will also motivate you to get it done because you don't want to look like a failure of what you're goals were.
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