Introduction
Welcome to the De Montfort chapter
BNI is a 24 year old business and professional organisation that allows only one person from each trade or profession to join a chapter. With over 5,000 active chapters throughout the world it is the most successful business referral organisation in the world.
BNI provides a structured, supportive, business environment in which local business people can get together to network, learn valuable new marketing skills and develop the strong personal relationships that lead to trust and the consequent generation of significant business for each other.
Benefits of membership
How joining will help your business
Being active in BNI is like having up to 40 sales people working for you, because your fellow members will be carrying your cards and referring your business to people they meet, without you having to pay them any salaries or commission. Successful businesses depend on 'word-of-mouth' marketing as the best form of promotion there is.
At the heart of the BNI meeting is the "60 Second" slot. This is each member's opportunity to tell everyone at the meeting all about their business, the kind of leads they are looking for, and anything at all that will help the other members generate business for them.
If you would like to find out more about how you can generate a steady flow of referral business for yourself in our BNI Chapter, pop along and judge for yourself! Contact us
- Key facts
- Only one person from each professional speciaity is permitted to join a chapter of BNI to help your business.
- All participants should represent their primary occupation, not a part-time business.
- Attendance is critical. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may send a substitute.
- Participation in the chapter by members is a key to the success of a group. Members can participate by bringing bona-fide referrals and/or visitors to their BNI chapter.
- There is an excellent financial return on investing in membership as well as numerous opportunities for personal development with free training seminars.