You might have heard this quote…. “If you have an important point to make, don’t try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then …
MEDIA RELEASE: Auckland – Wednesday August 5th 2015 – Many locals including Samantha Hayes, “Nanogirl” Dr Michelle Dickinson, “Mother of the Nation” Judy Bailey, “Te Radar” and Dame Rosie Horton, …
Are you going beyond the basics at BNI? Is your chapter membership growing and are the energy levels in meetings consistently high? One chapter that made the conscious effort to …
There’s been much more talk of the importance of the “social” in terms of business over the last few years. Social media has driven this but there is also been …
As you might be aware BNI has recently transitioned to BNI Connect – an application for chapter management, social networking and member referrals. It’s a very positive step forward for …
My relationship with BNI began last year when I was given the opportunity to attend the Big Breakfast fundraising events in Hawkes Bay and Christchurch and share some of my …
The reality television programme “Dancing with the Stars” might not be your viewing choice but it’s proved to be a massive hit around the world and here locally. In fact, …
Recently our chapter (BNI Parnell) got involved in a charity drive for a valuable organisation called Foster Hope that I wanted to let other members know about. Foster Hope is …
Have you heard of ‘newsjacking’? What about an ‘alphanista’ or ‘twinternship’? These are a few of the top internet marketing buzzwords you will hear in 2015. You may not necessarily …
We know that Visitors’ Days are an outstanding way to grow a chapter. Most chapters get 20-30% of their business from visitors. They’re not the only way, but as a …