Lesley Brewer runs The Introduction Company in Brawby, near Malton, in North Yorkshire. She offers her advice on making the most of networking and building better business relationships.

As a member of Forward Ladies, The Business Network in York and WiRE (Women in Rural Enterprise), Ms Brewer is encouraging fellow small business owners not to neglect networking opportunities during the credit crunch.

1. Eye contact- if you can't look someone in the eye when you are speaking to them, you must address this problem as......for the full story register now for free or login below...