How BNI works

About

BNI, an international networking organisation that boasts nearly 300’000 members worldwide. But, does it work? Well as members of BNI See No Bounds are very proud to be apart of an organisation that works together to grow the members. There is education opportunities, core principals and very much like See No Bounds it works on the concept of community in a like know and trust concept. so we teamed up with Gavin and Pip Hill-John Executive directors of BNI South wales to find out a few things. How BNI works. Why BNI works. And, How BNI helps business

Pip and Gavin Hill-John

BNI South wales

How BNI works

BNI affords for you to meet between 20 and 50 members of your local business community on a regular basis. These introductions could lead to new partners, customers or suppliers which can help you to grow your business. As a member we educate the room in what we do, the services we offer and the referrals that we are looking for. You are surrounded by business owners who know how to give meaningful referrals and training on how to leverage it. You have the opportunity to show case your business.

Why BNI works

There are countless benefits to being part of 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.

You are the only provider for your business category within your group. For example, only one accountant can join a group. You lock out your competition from the group.

A key element to the success of BNI is accountability, and we help you hold yourself accountable to achieve your goals and realise your business potential.

How BNI helps business

BNI provides advanced business education programmes to help you grow your business through more effective networking, public speaking and business development.

With over 270,000 members across 72 countries BNI is the world’s leading referral organisation with over £521.8 million worth of business being passed in the UK and Ireland alone. In the UK and Ireland we passed over £521 million worth of business between the members.

Summary

So there you have it, 3 top questions commonly answered by our BNI experts. if you are based in and around South wales then you can find out more information via the feature page here at The See No Bounds Hub giving all the details of each chapter and also how to book a place as a guest. if you are reading this from outside the south wales area then please visit BNI Home to find a chapter near you.