Joining A BNI Chapter – Before Your Competitors Do!

How would you like to get more business for yourself, while at the same time prevent your competitors from doing the same?

If so, BNI is for you! BNI sets up groups of business people with only one representative from each trade or profession in a group. These groups (called chapters) meet on a regular basis for only one purpose – for the members to pass each other business.

How To Join

Visit a BNI chapter, and after the meeting, ask any member of the leadership team for an application form – if you apply to participate in BNI, your application will be reviewed by the chapter’s membership committee. Any business person is welcome to attend a BNI chapter meeting as a visitor.

What To Expect

Plan to arrive between 7.15am and 7.30am in the morning, the meeting will finish by 9.30am.

Below is a brief overview of what to expect:

• Open Networking; introductions and a chance to mingle and chat with current members and this week’s visitors over tea/coffee.
• Sales Manager Minute; each member spends 60 seconds briefly educating other members and visitors about the service they provide, and what sort of referrals they are looking for. After this, you together with other visitors also have the same opportunity to talk about your business for 30 seconds.
• 10 minute Showcase Presentation; one member each week is given an opportunity to present a more detailed overview of their business.
• Referrals! This is where each member gets the chance to give out qualified business referrals to other members.
• Announcements, close of meeting.

What To Bring With You

To make the most of your visit please bring the following with you:

• Plenty of Business Cards; you will have a chance to network and pass your business cards round to all members and other visitors.
• $10; this is a contribution towards the meeting room hire, tea/coffee and breakfast.
• Dress code: Formal

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