How your face can make you a lot of money

Everybody knows we do business with the people we “like, know and trust”. Therefore we can conclude that getting to this position within your broad network of acquaintances, potential referrals sources and colleagues would be valuable for your business. So how do you do it?
Begin by being showing your face more.
Here’s a tip:
Social scientists have [...]

Just in: Portuguese scientists discover the secret to business networking

It’s not what you know, it’s what you know about who you know
According to a report in ScienceDaily (Feb. 11, 2011), “a study of the biotech industry has revealed that opportunities which arise, and whether or not they are exploited by biotechnology entrepreneurs, depends to a large extent on how well connected is an individual [...]

The difference between referrals by design and referrals by accident

Being part of a BNI chapter is a unique opportunity. Where else do you get the chance to form a close bond – to work as a team in multiple areas – with a group of other independent businesses?
But so often we waste it by taking the easiest route, which is human nature after all. [...]

Get to know the go-to items on your referral marketing checklist

Recently I had a couple of blog readers comment that they felt they would benefit from a detailed description of each of the items on the checklist of materials for a successful word-of-mouth campaign.  Thank you to Betsy Maniotis and Adam Erstelle for taking the time to send in their feedback and I’m more than [...]

One of our own, now also published in Switzerland

If you’re looking for practical advice and step-by-step guidance on how to get the most out of your BNI membership, look no further.
BNI member Tony Allwood’s new book, ‘Beyond the Comfort Zone’, has not only been endorsed by Ivan Misner, but was recently also translated into German by BNI Switzerland.
‘Beyond the Comfort Zone’ is a [...]