Making the Most Out of Your Next Industry Conference

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Recently returning from the 26th AESP National Conference in Phoenix, we decided to focus today’s productivity blog on attending conference and expo events. For many of us nowadays, a deal can be closed over the phone and a sale can be completed with one click on our shopping cart. However, if you are looking to uncover ways to grow your company’s business, having face-to-face interactions is vital to that development. Your industry’s conference can provide the perfect in-person setting. Besides being enjoyable, attending these events can also offer opportunities to network with new peers and learn about innovative trends, while also setting yourself up as an expert in your field.

Whether you are a small business or a part of a larger organization, attending an industry event can deplete your daily productivity reserve. Thus, being prepared with conference goals and action plans can ensure you have a successful experience. Business Insider’s article, “How to Make the Most of Your Next Industry Conference” is a great starting point when figuring out what you will want to look out for during the next event. Although an older article, we’ve found its advice to be still relevant and applicable (for example, “be more interested than interesting, more fascinated than fascinating).”

Read the full article here:http://www.businessinsider.com/get-more-out-of-the-industry-conference-youre-attending-2010-9

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