Article contributed by Dr. Ivan Misner. It’s no secret that we all want to do business with people whom we know and trust. So, how do you build rapport and …
Better Business
Grow the grass or kill the weeds?
Article contributed by Brian Noble. Occasionally BNI members decide to do their own thing rather than continuing with BNI. Looking back on the history I ask myself “why do they …
BNI Christchurch – update
Article contributed by Fiona Harrop. Firstly as of tomorrow, all chapters in Christchurch will be put into a Fee Suspended state for the following 3 months. This means that your …
Christchurch Relief Efforts
As we continue to promote the New Zealand Red Cross appeal – we are receiving an increasing number of requests for direct help from members as well as offers of …
BNI New Zealand Video
The BNI New Zealand video is ready for release – the last step in the process, seeking approval from BNI HQ in accordance with the new branding requirements has been …
Article contributed by Jasbindar Singh. A colleague recently posed the following question – “ how do we get organisations and managers recognising and acting on the strengths concept, rather than …
Article contributed by Dr. Ivan Misner. If you were sitting in an important meeting with your biggest client and you got a text message, would you stop listening to your …
Lifting the lid on New Zealand’s unsung heroes – small businesses and what they do for their communities
DHL supports lifeguards and Telecom backs Barnardos, but what do the vast bulk of New Zealand business – the SMEs – do for charity and for the community? BNI New …
International Networking Week
On this video you will hear the BNI Chairman and Founder – Dr Ivan Misner talking about International Networking Week. Ivan gives some great tips about Networking – to include …
Article contributed by Dr. Ivan Misner. A friend of mine, TR Garland (pictured with me in the photo), just wrote a great blog entry which contains some very timely information …