The Hibiscus Hospice Women’s Committee has compiled a recipe book entitled “A Slice of Hibiscus Hospice” which is now available and in time for Christmas. With over 150 “tried and …
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Giving referrals made easier
Becoming a good referral giver is a state of mind. The more ‘giving referrals’ is on your mind, the more likely you are to find opportunities. Here are some ideas …
The difference between referrals by design and referrals by accident
Being part of a BNI chapter is a unique opportunity. Where else do you get the chance to form a close bond – to work as a team in multiple …
So much of networking is about intent. To explain, intent can be defined as: “Resolved or determined to do (something)”. Both the words ‘resolved’ and ‘determined’ are important in the …
Advanced networking tip: Use your networks to find business, for businesses you want to do business with
I sat in front of a stranger on Monday (a prospective new client), but when we parted, we were still strangers. The question is… how do we go from being …
Westie Wednesday is a “massive community mufti day” on 14 September 2011!
A massive fundraiser is being held in aid of The Foundation for Youth Development Waitakere (FYD). Aimed at all of Waitakere, the invitation has been extended to pre- and primary …
Doing good is good for business
The vast majority of the more than 2170 SME members throughout New Zealand who participated in the BNI Givers Gain Study — into how socially responsible SME’s are – agree …
Sweet treat for Hospice
Business networkers from Whangarei found a novel way to raise money for the charity Hospice, with a Masterchef-style dessert-making competition last Wednesday evening. The ‘Devilish Desserts’ competition, organised by the …