Saving Money Collectively

Just the other day, our garage door spring broke.  Putting out a request for suggestions on a Facebook group brought a great amount of feedback and ultimately a free, brand-new garage spring.  There are many of these sites available that can help you network with others who may have what you need or need what you’ve got.  Read more and learn about the best ways to save money in your community.   How to Save Money With the Help of Your Community

Calling All Creatives

Work conferences sound like a boring proposition? Then check out the latest one coming to Austin, Texas.  The Creatives Meet Business Experiences (CMBXP) will combine creatives from many fields with their business minded counterparts in an effort to foster new partnerships and offer affordable access to content.  Want to be part of this innovative, new concept?  More details in this article from Culture Map Austin, Austin’s newest conference connects creatives in a whole new way.

Networking How-To

Want to make the most out of your next networking event?  From researching your targets ahead of time to the three point stance, Bill Rader for Forbes offers a succinct list of tips and tricks that will help you gain new connections and see them through to your benefit.   Effective Networking Requires Work. How To Make The Most Of Every Event