Should you pay to attend training events? At first glance you might not think the costs are worth the expense but then you might not be considering the unadvertised advantages of the event either. In this article we’ll take a look at why you may want to consider the power of a good idea, ways to make your money back on the deal, and what after hours gatherings can do for your network of contacts. These factors will tell you if an event is “worth it” or not.
Paying for training is a topic I used to consider pretty seriously because, conferences, seminar, training events, boot camps, and two day courses can all cost money you never seem to have. That’s not even considering the plane tickets, hotel, food, and rental car. Everything can add up pretty quickly and if your not careful an initial look at the figures can potentially scare you off of the idea all together. So to help relieve those fears, let’s take a look at a few key concepts that can help you decide on the value of an event. Read the rest of this entry »
