Article contributed by Sandy Geyer. Knowing stuff about business isn’t enough. Every day, thousands of knowledgeable business owners lead their businesses to failure. The vital link missing between these knowledgeable …
How many hours should you be networking each week? There’s no right answer to this, however BNI’s research has shown that people who say they’re successful at networking spend on …
Networking is the lifeblood of small business in New Zealand. BNI is a testament to that, with collectively our local chapters generating over $69 million in “Thank You For Closed …
Article contributed by Jasbindar Singh. Everyday in life we get the opportunity to influence others. In the work domain, this includes our peers, direct reports, our manager who may be …
Often it’s during the toughest times that you realise how much support there is out in the community and how many good people there are to help you through. In …
Why are we all here at BNI? The answer is simple – to grow our businesses through referrals. The founder of BNI – Dr Ivan Misner – was recently asked …
We’re in the middle of summer and at the start of the year most of us find attending meetings a breeze. It’s warm in the mornings, the sun shines brightly …
Funds raised from Jazz in the Vines will go towards the ongoing costs of running specialist palliative care beds and providing free Hospice care for patients and families in West …
There is a well-known saying: “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Research and our everyday experiences remind us of the truth of this statement. First …
Do you know what the Feldenkrais Method is? Neither did Alan Cameron’s fellow BNI Harbour City members until he delivered his 60 seconds. He used his presentation to introduce his …