http://bniblog.co.nz This is the blog of BNI (Business Network International) New Zealand Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:48:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en From a wardrobe clearing day in Dunedin, a golf day in Rotorua, a quiz night in the Hawkes Bay and a ‘funny money’ Las Vegas night in Franklin, BNI chapters around New Zealand joined together to raise more than $107,000 for Hospice this financial year. BNI National Director of BNI ... http://bniblog.co.nz/uncategorized/bni-members-raise-107000-for-hospices-around-new-zealand/ I am constantly amazed at the lack of integrity that exists in the world – often amongst those very people who claim that integrity and ‘givers gain’ is the basis of their business.  At times I find myself being swept along by a situation because of my reluctance to face ... http://bniblog.co.nz/social-capital/integrity/ During the week of March 8-12 John Jantsch, of Duct Tape Marketing is hosting Make a Referral Week . The idea behind this free and fun event is to highlight the power of giving referrals by challenging small business owners to make 1000 referrals to 1000 small businesses during the ... http://bniblog.co.nz/bni-events/make-a-referral-week/ 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 the Givers Gain philosophy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Start by asking the members….. I want you ... http://bniblog.co.nz/bni-workshops/mini-workshop-benefits-006/ How many times have you seen an entrepreneur (maybe even yourself) go to a networking event, meet a bunch of good people, then leave and never talk to them again? Too often, right? And it’s not because he doesn’t like them or that he never wants to see them ... http://bniblog.co.nz/uncategorized/relationships-are-currency/ I’ve posted a lot about stickiness – being memorable, standing out in your chapter, differentiating yourself, but I’ve  been thinking... maybe it isn’t your responsibility. Well ok, of course being memorable is your responsibility; but what I mean to say is that each person in your chapter has to take ... http://bniblog.co.nz/uncategorized/if-you%e2%80%99re-not-getting-referrals-it%e2%80%99s-probably-somebody-else%e2%80%99s-fault/ How to harness Public Relations and Leverage Social Media Workshop 9am – 11am on Monday 29th March at Sports House, Harbour Sport, Stadium Drive, Albany, 2nd right Nth Harbour Stadium (Book on line on the BNI New Zealand website). BNI New Zealand would like to cordially invite all Hospice Co-ordinators and other interested ... http://bniblog.co.nz/networking-trends/invite-to-complimentary-bni-workshop-on-social-media-and-public-relations/ BNI rolls out new branding  BNI New Zealand achieved a world first today when the BNI website and BNI blog went live with the new international branding, developed to further emphasise BNI's position as the world's largest referral organisation. The global theme will help BNI achieve communication consistency around the world, particularly as the organisation continues ... http://bniblog.co.nz/networking-tips/new-branding-for-bni-new-zealand/ After two very successful core group meetings, BNI Travel Growth Chapter  launched today. From 38 visitors we have launched with 17 members and a further 5   applications are in the pipeline which will make this a very successful  chapter. During the start up and launch meetings 20 dances have been recorded  ... http://bniblog.co.nz/bni/new-bni-chapter-launched-in-south-auckland/ With the launch of BNI New Zealand Social Networking site now just a few days away - this seems like a very timely posting for the blog: http://bniblog.co.nz/social-capital/social-media-revolution/