I like what the Angel Traders are doing, they tour the country getting business and customers talking. However, does this leave a gap? Are the business owners feeling they need more than the occasional get together?

Owning a business can be a lonely adventure, some find it difficult especially if you are new to France and wanting to start something of your own. There are websites that can offer advice (such as Valerie’s excellent site, Start Business France) but you can get a feel of what it is really like from face to face meetings.

The new business group for Poitou Charantes seems to be popular and starting to offer meetings. This and the popularity of the Angel Traders suggest there is a need.

I have tried to find business networking groups in my own area, the Lot and Garonne but so far no luck. This either indicates that there is no demand or no one has come forward to create a regular event. Difficult to tell at this stage.

If one was created in the Lot and Garonne, would you attend? In fact, if there was a regular event for businesses to meet each other in your own local area, would you be interested and take part?