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		<title>International Networking Week 2024</title>
		<link>https://bniblog.co.nz/networking-tips/international-networking-week-2024/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 19:51:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>International Networking Week, 5th &#8211; 9th February, is a BNI initiative that is in its 17th year! International Networking Week is a celebration that highlights the valuable advantages of networking&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz/networking-tips/international-networking-week-2024/">International Networking Week 2024</a> first appeared on <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz"></a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New Year Goal Setting for Entrepreneurs in BNI</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BNI New Zealand]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:05:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Goal Setting Goal setting is the process of defining objectives that an individual or organisation sets out to achieve. It involves deciding what needs to be done and devising a&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz/be-inspired/new-year-goal-setting-for-entrepreneurs-in-bni/">New Year Goal Setting for Entrepreneurs in BNI</a> first appeared on <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz"></a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What does gratitude in BNI, Business and in Life look like?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BNI New Zealand]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:53:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Gratitude It is the last meeting of the Year. We are celebrating that whatever kind of year we have personally had; we shared the year together. It’s a great time&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz/bni-core-values/what-does-gratitude-in-bni-business-and-in-life-look-like/">What does gratitude in BNI, Business and in Life look like?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz"></a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Building Self-Awareness as a Leader &#038; Business Owner</title>
		<link>https://bniblog.co.nz/leadership/building-self-awareness-as-a-leader-business-owner/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BNI New Zealand]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 03:13:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>What is Self-Awareness? Self-awareness is the ability to focus on yourself and how your actions, thoughts, or emotions do or don&#8217;t align with your internal standards. If you&#8217;re highly self-aware, you&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz/leadership/building-self-awareness-as-a-leader-business-owner/">Building Self-Awareness as a Leader & Business Owner</a> first appeared on <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz"></a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How can we continue our business networking through the silly season and over the summer holiday break?</title>
		<link>https://bniblog.co.nz/networking-tips/how-can-we-continue-our-business-networking-through-the-silly-season-and-over-the-summer-holiday-break/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BNI New Zealand]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2023 03:48:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s the Party Time of the Year! It’s called the Silly Season because many of us will be going to work functions, client events and other celebrations in the weeks&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz/networking-tips/how-can-we-continue-our-business-networking-through-the-silly-season-and-over-the-summer-holiday-break/">How can we continue our business networking through the silly season and over the summer holiday break?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz"></a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Business Networking in the Digital Age</title>
		<link>https://bniblog.co.nz/bni-core-values/business-networking-in-the-digital-age/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BNI New Zealand]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:48:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[BNI Core Values]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Chat GPT It’s been a little over 6 months since Chat GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) 4 was released on an unsuspecting world. Over that time many people have tried using&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz/bni-core-values/business-networking-in-the-digital-age/">Business Networking in the Digital Age</a> first appeared on <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz"></a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Think Faster, Speak Smarter &#8230; How can BNI help us to conquer our natural fear of public speaking?</title>
		<link>https://bniblog.co.nz/bni-workshops/think-faster-speak-smarter-how-can-bni-help-us-to-conquer-our-natural-fear-of-public-speaking/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BNI New Zealand]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 03:46:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>You&#8217;ve probably heard that public speaking is feared more than death itself. It sounds crazy, but that&#8217;s what people say. Is there any truth to this? Certainly,&#160;most people rank fear&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz/bni-workshops/think-faster-speak-smarter-how-can-bni-help-us-to-conquer-our-natural-fear-of-public-speaking/">Think Faster, Speak Smarter … How can BNI help us to conquer our natural fear of public speaking?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz"></a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>From Sticky Carpets to Prime Minister Connections: The Power of BNI Networking in Business Growth</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BNI New Zealand]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:40:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Article contributed by Tony Seaman. 23 years ago, our main business was print sales, in a very different business environment to now. Our main marketing avenues were cold calling and&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz/bni/from-sticky-carpets-to-prime-minister-connections-the-power-of-bni-networking-in-business-growth/">From Sticky Carpets to Prime Minister Connections: The Power of BNI Networking in Business Growth</a> first appeared on <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz"></a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Better Work Stories</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BNI New Zealand]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 03:37:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We’ve seen the advertisements &#8211; join the Police and get better work stories. It was a very effective ad campaign for the New Zealand Police. Having stories about what we&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz/bni/better-work-stories/">Better Work Stories</a> first appeared on <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz"></a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>BNI is about more than just referrals &#8230;</title>
		<link>https://bniblog.co.nz/leadership/bni-is-about-more-than-just-referrals/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[BNI New Zealand]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 03:29:30 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Pitch Perfect Having to prepare and present a “Pitch Perfect” sales pitch to a time limit, weekly, helps with every interaction with our clients and our ability to speak in&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz/leadership/bni-is-about-more-than-just-referrals/">BNI is about more than just referrals …</a> first appeared on <a href="https://bniblog.co.nz"></a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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