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, …
BNI tips for members
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 …
Mid-year goal setting for your chapter – keeping in mind quality before quantity
Writer and humourist Jarod Kintz once noted: “Networking is more quality, and less quantity. It’s better to form a solid connection with one new person, than a liquid connection with …
Networking has become more focused on building a personal brand and then using this to market your product or service offering. This is obvious at BNI where we have an …
Whether you’re a fan of it or not, reality show The Bachelor New Zealand is in full swing at the moment with massive promotion in the media. The Bachelor is …
Visibility, credibility and profitability – why your BNI attendance counts
If you’ve had any experience organising a party, you’ll understand how important the guest list is. Making sure the right people turn up to your event can make or break …
As with most organisations or professions, there’s a fair amount of jargon to get to grips with when you become part of BNI (that’s Business Network International, FYI). Some of …
We all want to grow our chapter. More members, means greater referrals and more business generated for each of us and meetings that are dynamic! What separates healthy chapters from …
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 …