I RECENTLY joined Business Network International (BNI) as a additional tool to mitigate the awful effects of the recession (that they say is over). Hey, the economic engine has been ratcheted back, but that doesn’t mean that it’s turned off. What it does mean is we have to find new places to ferret out the customers we need and business networking is a great way to do that. BNI provides a good, RELIABLE source for those scarce opportunities.
“BNI is the largest
business networking
organization in the world.” offering members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals at a very PROFESSIONAL level
Here are some reasons why BNI is an organization worth looking at:
- You can’t just ‘join’. There is a vetting process that is taken very seriously, including checking your business references.
- A loyalty among members in choosing goods and services for their own needs, fellow members support one another’s businesses first always.
- Substantial referrals from quality businesses or organizations through business networking.
- Weekly
business networking
meetings provide a chance to share information about your business as well as learn about other members businesses and talents.
- One professional per specialty is permitted in a given chapter.
- Bi-monthly newsletters, trade shows provide an opportunity to showcase your business, and utilize business networking once again.
The BNI professional motto is “Givers Gain”, suggesting that not just being a member, but being active in BNI is where the real benefit lies. The local chapter in Galloway Township is accepting new members in many business categories, including, florists, hair salons, CPA’s, Property and Casualty insurance, landscapers, wedding planners and more. If you’d like to attend one of our meetings feel free to email me at kaswebsitedesign@gmail.com, or check out their website @ Business Networking
SO, I’ll be actively participating in Business Networking @ BNI and will……………………
REFUSE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RECESSION
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