“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” ~G.K. Chesterton
How often do we say ‘thank you’ for a referral?
Not only is a ‘thank you’ good manners, it raises you in the esteem of others.
‘Thank you’ is also a great form of quality control. [...]
Communication is an essential ingredient for everyone in business and it can take many forms – written word, visual, and spoken word. As we belong to BNI, “the referral organisation”, we will focus on the importance of the spoken work as it applies to our word-of-mouth marketing strategy.
When you speak to another person or group [...]
Instead of waiting for an opening to refer a member in your chapter, why not deliberately set out to create those opportunities on their behalf?
Let me explain.
I have a client who has a very strong sales programme, but the company’s marketing is a bit thin on the ground.
I was brought on board when the sales [...]
This is a 2-3 minute activity that involves those at the meeting.
You will need to read it through beforehand and be prepared.
What you say out loud to the group is in larger type in bold.
Purpose: To highlight different ways to ask for referrals.
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Start by asking the members…
At last count I listed 6 different [...]
You may have heard your BNI Director talk about Power Teams and how they can help you to maximise the results of your participation in BNI – however it has been my experience that not everyone realises the full potential of a Power Team until they are actually involved in one. That being the case, [...]
