You know that to stay competitive in today's marketplace you have to stay on top of newer trends like SEO and blogging, but some of the business tactics that pay off today are actually more old-fashioned.  So much of what works well online is all about making valuable connections with people and for that, there's still not much that beats meeting in person. That makes conferences an extremely valuable tool for small businesses, but one that often comes with a pretty high price tag. Industry … [Read more...]