Women in networking

I was advised by a Business Link contact that women in business are good for each other - good at referring at least. So last week, when I came across (on the SmartWomen newsletter) a lunchtime networking meeting in Eastwood that I didn't know about, I thought - why not? There were about 15 of us and it was held at MS Accountants. We each introduced ourselves and a free lunch was provided. At least two referrals happened whilst we were talking and I've made a few contacts, too. I think every one of us exchanged business cards. Well, you never know ...