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If unusual venues catch your fancy and you yearn to stage the ultimate gathering, these spots may just do the trick.

If you are starting up a new company or leading a key project for your organization, you must create relationships required for success.

Often, when it comes to building relationships, the same excuses surface repeatedly with entrepreneurs. Here is how to get past them.

Sometimes it's not just what you know, but who you know that makes all the difference in business.

Conferences are immensely valuable but to get the most out of your time, you have to be ready to soak it all in.

Networking events can be either amazing opportunities or a complete waste of your time. For those thinking of attending networking events, here is some advice on getting started, along with other ways you can meet great people.

Why do you show up for social events? Peer pressure? Because your boss or friend told you to?

Networking isn't a matter of luck and it isn't just a matter of income. Use these five tips to improve your chances of making a great connection.

Aside from insincerely kissing rivals, the music industry has a lot to teach about cultivating the people who can help you.

The more sincere interest you take in people, the more interest they will take in you and your business.

For those people constantly on Twitter, planning a tweetup can help bring online relationships offline. Not only does it help with networking but also building your personal brand.

The focus on building a gleaming Internet presence should never distract from the irreplaceable importance of looking people in the eye.

Meetings and introductions don't always go as planned. When things go wrong, here is how to survive a bad networking experience.

You may know a lot of people, but probably not well. Learn about your contacts and new opportunities may spring up.

Everybody begins as an outsider. The connections you need are just outside your comfort zone.

The old ways of networking are dying. There are options to build organic relationships that every entrepreneur can utilize and enjoy at the same time.

Shared experiences and live interactions can build a bond that lasts, creating a customer for the long run.

You can still get some valuable networking and learning experiences without attending an event.

Conferences can be either extremely boring or extremely useful. Here are a few tips on making the most of your time at these events.

The world, and your industry, are bigger than your address book. Conferences are a chance to learn more and maybe get the break you're ready for.

Networking can open doors to new partnerships, clients and vendors. But if done incorrectly, it can turn people off. Avoid these nine mishaps.