If you are looking for a bit of advice on networking then please read the comments below from various businesses around Yorkshire:-

"When networking I always see all new contacts as potential business opportunities it is sometimes more about who they know and can put you in contact with. Most of all the important thing is to remember peoples names and think about the type of contacts they would want to be introduced to"
Sarah Byrne - Mosaic Events Ltd www.mosaiceventsltd.com 

"Not all networking events will suit you and your business. Generally you can go once or twice as a guest before joining, go to as many as possible to see which ones really suit you!"
David Kirkham - Dot Com Imaging - www.dotcomimaging.com

“Choose your networking opportunities carefully. Take a look at the attendance list and make sure you meet the most appropriate people. Always keep in mind your ideal customer – the people you meet might work with them already – and most of all have your 60 second elevator speech ready.”
Peter Atkinson - Atkinsons & Atkinsons Consulting Limited www.finance-mix.com   

"Never dismiss someone you meet at an event - business can come from places you never thought of, plus they may have some contacts who would be useful to you."
Becky Quartermaine - Liquid Images www.liquidimages.co.uk