Why business is like dating

This item in the Winter 2012 Biometrics Summit caught my eye.

9:30 a.m.

Speed Networking

Become acquainted with your fellow attendees in this informative and fast-paced forum!

Yes, "speed dating" has come to the business world.

However, you have to remember that speed dating only applies early in the dating cycle, and speed networking only applies early in the business cycle.

You still have to close the sale.