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Belonging
to BNI Business Referral Partners, a BNI Networking Group,
is like having dozens of sales people working for you because
all of us carry several copies of your business cards around.
When we meet someone who could use your products or services,
we will hand out your card and recommend you. It's as simple
as that! It's simple because it's based on a proven concept
by BNI Founder, Dr Ivan Misner, called "givers gain."
If I give you business, you'll give me business and we'll
both benefit as a result.
Increased exposure to many
other people and businesses.
Substantially increased referrals.
Tools to network more effectively, including an orientation
cassette tape giving the "Formula for Success" in
BNI, a badge, a vinyl card holder to carry members' business
cards, referral slips, marketing materials for your chapter
and much, much more.
Participation in up to 52 networking meetings per year.
Quarterly newsletters with educational material on networking,
public speaking, and business.
Participation in business tradeshows (where you'll have
an opportunity to market your chapter and your business).
Free periodic workshops on networking.
And much, much more!!!
F.A.Q.s - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can anyone join a chapter?
A: We only take one person per professional specialty. So
if you are a residential real estate person and we already
have one, we can refer you to another chapter, or allow you
to open another chapter.
Q: How do you know new members are
reputable?
A: The application asks for references and we have a membership
committee that checks them. It is word of mouth, so before
they even come to a meeting they have to have spoken to someone
or been invited by someone in the group. Everyone has to have
a sponsor, or one is assigned to them, and they interview
them.
Q: What occupations benefit the most
from networking?
A: It is not the occupation, it is the individual. The occupation
can be anything. If you're focused and you have a dream and
you're willing to make a sacrifice, you are the person we
want in the group.
Q: My profession does not let me directly
solicit business. Is BNI still right for me?
A: BNI’s primary objective is to assist its members
in ways to improve their business and to educate them concerning
how they can effectively network. Business people get business
when their expertise is known and others reach a comfort level
with them. BNI provides a forum that allows members to meet
other business peers who need to know effective and efficient
business people.
Read more FAQ from www.BNI.com
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