Association -- It connotes people working together to achieve a common goal. That goal could be anything from improving your education, finding a new job, getting more business, increasing your visibility or simply expanding your network of support resources.

That works for me! I'm an association junkie. I learned very early in my career that belonging to an association can make or break you. So, if you haven't joined one now is the best time to start. For you independents out there, belonging to an association can get you great discounts on services you might not be able to afford otherwise. Or, membership can provide a way to showcase your services and products for a nominal investment.

There is an association for almost everything and it