Currently attending the CyberProfessionals meeting just prior to NAR, I realize how important it is for us to stay focused on our businesses and on ideas to streamline our budgets now while preparing for the market to turn. It's easy to cut out travel and conference attendance when dollars are tight, but if you choose carefully, the benefits can be incredible. Gather new ideas and positive energy from colleagues around the country to keep yourselves positive and poised for success. Remember the old adage that "it costs money to make money?" Spend some dollars wisely to set yourself apart.