Small companies in Yorkshire and Humberside are among the best networkers in the country, according to research by British Gas Business.
Nearly two-thirds of small businesses in the area are regular networkers - developing contacts and sharing ideas - compared to fewer than half across the rest of the country.
The research showed that 95 per cent of those who network win new business or gain valuable market information as a result
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