When do we first learn about the value of networking? Question for the chapter: Who learned about networking at school or University? Next to no one? Who wishes they had …
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Follow Up is Key to Building Relationships that Result in Quality Referral Business
The Networking Disconnect Who here has ever been to a one-off networking event, or an event described as a networking opportunity? Ok, most of us. Who received genuine business opportunities …
Who has heard the saying accredited to Confucius, “Do What You Love and You’ll Never Work Another Day In Your Life”? Everyone right? Is it true? It is totally true …
BNI’s Mission Statement: BNI is a positive and professional referral marketing program that enables members to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality professionals. One of the strengths of our BNI …
Business people learn how to communicate effectively while wearing masks at their BNI networking meetings …
Famous Mask Wearers Where would your favourite movie or TV show be without face masks? Over the years, in popular culture, they have become synonymous with superheroes and villains, hiding the …
The WHY of Education One of BNI’s core values is Life-Long Learning. As part of this, my role as Education Co-ordinator is to take 3-5 minutes each week to educate …
BNI Quiz inspired by and borrowed from Chantelle Buysers-Dean of BNI Tauranga Moana
This week’s education moment is inspired by and borrowed from Chantelle Buysers-Dean from BNI Tauranga Moana in the Bay of Plenty where she has been the Education Co-Ordinator for the …
Kia Ora, welcome to this short tutorial on how to Zoom more effectively and more professionally, especially when you go to a networking event on Zoom with people that you …
What is the difference between Internal and External Referrals in Business Networking?
A shorter education this week that should work for Online and In Person BNI Chapters. We are looking at a very specific topic we’ve never covered in New Zealand before …
BNI Members continue to build strong business relationships through online One to Ones during Lockdown
One to Ones are key to taking your BNI Chapter beyond a superficial level of interaction and unlocking referral partnerships. Right now, during the lockdown, many members have much more …