UNMASKING the secrets of good business relationships was the aim as 30 town businesses gathered at the Renaissance Hotel.

The conference, organised by the Reading Business Group and the Reading Chamber of Commerce, featured an appearance from performance artists Trading Faces.

Chandran Honour, managing director of e-commerce company Altrunet and marketing co-ordinator of the Reading Business Group, explained: "The event was brought to life with actors and it was a fun way of learning about body language and how it can help businesses in dealing with employees."

The Reading Business Group meets monthly at the Renaissance Hotel. For details, call Samantha Whitehead on (0118) 918 0470.