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Comment on BNI was the turning point, reports New Zealand Herald by Paul Meyer

Paul Meyer — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:10:11 +0000

Go Isabell!

A lovely lady from our BNI Eastside Chapter.

Thanks for the “word of mouth marketing”.

Keep smiling

Paul

Paul & Rosemary Meyer
Assistant Directors
BNI South/East Auckland

Comment on Colin Kennedy appointed Marketing Director BNI New Zealand by Paul Meyer

Paul Meyer — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:34:45 +0000

Congratulations Colin.

I just delivered a 10 minute to a chapter on The Joy of BNI this morning so may you also enjoy this journey of “joy”.

Great initiative Graham, Rosemary & I look forward to being part of these “exciting developments”. Go team!

Keep smiling

Paul

Comment on Five Common Social Media Mistakes To Avoid by Peter Lowish

Peter Lowish — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:50:22 +0000

From a resource point of view of a small business, it is difficult to create a social networking strategy that is sustainable.

If you are going to do it, you have to commit, or end up like us who have had a blog for some time, but don’t post often enough.

From my (older person but net savy) point of view, twitter is a complete waste of time, but networks such as facebook and linkedin can be a good resource to work at.

It all takes time, and dont expect instant results – it wont happen

good subject for my education slot tomorrow. Thanks

cheers
Peter

Comment on Mini Workshop – Benefits 006 by Graham Southwell

Graham Southwell — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:10:13 +0000

Thanks Geoff,
We missed you last week.
Graham

Comment on Social Media Revolution by Graham Southwell

Graham Southwell — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:15:52 +0000

Malcolm
I dont have your email address – however if Social Media is your thing I would like to invite you to take a look at our brand new Social Networking site. If you email me your details: graham@bni.co.nz – I will send you the login details.
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Comment on Social Media Revolution by Malcolm Kyle

Malcolm Kyle — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:47:38 +0000

Excellent video Graham.

I’ve started running basic social media training workshops in BNI Northumbria (England) for our members who want to get involved but haven’t a clue what to do. At this stage we’re concentrating on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and teaching them to use tools such as Tweet Deck to manage everything from one location.

I’m following that up, with those who are interested in using LinkedIn to benefit their chapters by finding potential new members and referrals. Some of our more technologically adept members are then helping their BNI colleagues to plan and implement social media strategies.

Social media will never replace word of mouth, personal referral but it would be a true Luddite who would ignore it’s presence and influence.

Keep up the good work – your BNI NZ site is the best I know of and if you know of others anywhere near as good, please let me know.

Warmest regards from your BNI friends on the opposite side of the Globe.

Malcolm Kyle
Director Team
BNI Northumbria

Comment on Social Media Revolution by Paul Meyer

Paul Meyer — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:40:11 +0000

Very appropriate Graham.

We are in the connection age!

Paul

Comment on Relationships Are Currency by Paul Meyer

Paul Meyer — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:37:42 +0000

Thank you Ivan, wise words.

I had a visitor at a core BNI group meeting today leave unexpectantly after registering. I phoned him afterwards to ask if every thing was O/K. He replied the security alarm activated & he was on call!

My call invited him to another chapter where there was a vacancy for his category. Because of the call he said he would apply to join the group.

Follow up , follow up regardless is the key.

Keep smiling

Paul Meyer
Assistant Director
BNI South/East Auckland

Comment on Invite to complimentary BNI workshop on Social Media and Public Relations by Graham Southwell

Graham Southwell — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:56:37 +0000

We have set it up as an event on the BNI Website – but it is 9am – 11am on Monday 29th March at Sports House, Harbour Sport, Stadium Drive, Albany, 2nd right Nth Harbour Stadium

Comment on Invite to complimentary BNI workshop on Social Media and Public Relations by Dave Dunlay

Dave Dunlay — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:29:22 +0000

When is the event?
Thanks dd