2008 closed out as a tough year for many folks around the globe. The US retail segment took a hit in Q4 - part of the global economic crisis now raging - causing companies in related areas, including web software for online retailers, to reduce costs by cutting jobs. Many of my friends and family - myself included - have lost their jobs in the past few months, due to these economic cutbacks.
Despite the continued doom and gloom in the news, I am optimistic for what the future has in store for me. I have been interviewing with several great companies in the Triangle area (DataDirect, iContact, et al.); dusting off some business start-up ideas that I've had on hold for years; starting a new blog (announcement forthcoming); and more!
One of the areas in which I've made significant progress is networking with other business people. There are some great resources that have made this process easier to manage:
- LinkedIn - the social networking web application for the business world
- LinkedIn Live - a monthly in-person networking event organized by Chuck Hester
- Linking Raleigh NC - a networking group and web site for residents (current and soon-to-be) of the Triangle area
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