This website is jam packed with general business information including the "Ten Essential Principles of Networking" http://www.businessballs.com/business-networking.htm. A must for any successful business owner.
Phillipa, I understand. Public speaking is definitely not one of my strong points. But I attended a networking event tonight where I had to introduce myself to about 30 people and I was slightly less nervous. I'm more confident one on one and a strong 'elevator speech' definitely helps. Still working on that but getting the hang of it.