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Health & Fitness

Do you find networking events helpful?

How many years have you been attending local networking events? Do you feel like the only reason you are attending these events is for the free breakfast :) or do you feel the time is well spent?

As we all know, time is money. The opportunity cost of attending a meeting, or a networking event may not be the best way to spend your time. What have your experiences been like thus far? I believe the key is finding quality seminars, and staying away from the stale networking events. Education is still very powerful, therefore, if you can learn something, I suggest you attend. There are so many interesting ways to enhance your brand, that I feel a seminar can be a great tool. Networking gatherings can be valuable as well depending on who will be in attendance.

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