What is the format of the BNI Networking Meetings?

BNI meetings are weekly meetings where every member and visitor gets to talk about their business. The meetings are chaired by a leadership team who are responsible for the agenda of the meeting and making sure the meeting runs to time.

What is a Substitute within BNI?

A substitute within BNI is a person who can represent you at meetings, and a great way to make sure you don't miss out on the meeting. An ideal sub for a BNI meeting could be a member of your team, a client or a potential visitor who maybe looking to join BNI now or in the future.

What is the BNI Application Process?

It is great that you are looking to join a local chapter meeting. Once you have requested your application form from your leadership team along with the two referees the membership team will then review it. Subject to your membership being approved you will be asked to attend a New Member Training Success Programme where you will learn more about BNI, its ethos and how you can make the most from your membership. Once complete you will then become a registered member of BNI.

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Why Join BNI?

Our members enjoy unparalleled business growth.

BNI provides a positive, supportive, and structured environment for the development and exchange of quality business referrals.

Benefits of BNI

There are countless benefits to joining BNI.

Increase Business Prospects: You'll substantially increase your business through referrals.
Professional Development: You'll have access to our exclusive training programs and opportunities to sharpen your presentation and business skills.
Great Networking Opportunities: Your participation in up to 50 networking meetings per year will increase your exposure to many other business professionals in your community.
Exclusive Member Resources: You'll have access to a range of tools and educational materials on networking, public speaking and business best-practices.

What To Expect

To help you get the most out of your first BNI meeting, here are some things to know before you go:

Be Prepared: Visit a chapter prepared to talk about your business. Members are interested in getting to know how connections with visitors can be mutually beneficial. Also, don't forget to bring your business cards.
Meetings: As a visitor, you can attend a chapter meeting twice. Remember to use this time to get know the chapter personality, and its members, not to promote your business. Meetings are high energy and run according to a structured agenda. They last around 90 minutes with time for additional networking before and after each meeting. Arrive around 15 minutes early so you don't miss out on any opportunities for networking, and be sure to sign in as a visitor.
You're the Expert: Only one person from each professional speciality is allowed to join a chapter of BNI, eliminating the possibility of competition among our members. When you join a chapter, you are the sole representative of your field and can develop relationships with others in the chapter as their go-to person for your services.
Respect Your Craft: The businesses our members represent are their full-time occupations, ensuring they are able to position themselves as resources and experts in their field.

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