On this page you will find a variety of articles, short films and other pieces of content to help you get the most from your BNI membership. We want to bring you useful information that will help you grow your business, develop your skill-set and build stronger relationships with your BNI colleagues.
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A Journey of Lifelong Learning - Part 1Jonathan Hamilton, Executive Director, BNI Surrey, discusses his journey of lifelong learning, and shares his learning highlights. |
Feedback is a GiftFeedback is vital to developing our businesses and ourselves, but how often do we seek it out or offer it up? Feedback is a gift - time to treat it as such |
A Journey of Lifelong Learning Part 2Part 2 of Jonathan Hamilton's journey of lifelong learning. Read here. |
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A Life Long Journey of LearningThis short interview with Niri Patel looks at his journey of lifelong learning. Key to his success and growth. Also, re-watch his Facebook Live session from September 2020 |
Present to Make a DifferenceYour time is valuable, so is your reputation. Don't waste either by delivering dull presentations with no purpose. Here are a few ideas to consider. |
Becoming the Top ReferrerAs someone who has given over £2m of referrals as a BNI member, we wanted to pick Richard Bould's brain to see what the secret is. He is living proof of Givers Gain! |
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Making Downtime Work for YouMany professionals are finding themselves with extra downtime - a golden opportunity to develop yourself. Here we share a few ideas to help you make the most of it. |
Working from HomeDistractions abound, it's easy for homeworking to descend into a den of poor productivity. Founder of BNI, Dr Ivan Misner, shares his top tips! |
Make Cold Calling WarmNo-one likes cold calling and noone likes receiving cold calls. This short film shares a technique that makes cold calling effective. Enjoy! |
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Training is There to Help You!When times are tough, developing your skillset is more important than ever before. Here we share some of the ways in which you can access BNI training. |
SME Support ResourcesIt can be hard to track down the various initiatives in place to support small businesses at this time. We have listed some of the main tools and resources here. |
Become a BNI Online ProHere we share 7 top tips from members and Directors to presenting the best you each week, helping you become a BNI Online Pro! |
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5 Steps to Converting ReferralsReferrals are the lifeblood of many organisations. In this article we look at 5 simple steps to increase the chances of converting referrals. |
Get Involved in Friends and Family WeekWe are very excited to run Friends and Family Week which will take place across the country. Find out more about what it is and why you should get involved. |
Listen to the PresidentJFK challenged citizens to look at the role they can play. Here we translate this to the visitor experience and what each member can do to make a difference. |
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BNI In The Community - £54,000 So Far!169 chapters across the UK & Ireland have qualified for donations to local charities of their choice via the BNI Foundation. Find out who and how here. |
International Networking Week 2021BNI UK & Ireland is proud to celebrate International Networking Week, 1-6th February 2021. Find out more here |
A Critical FriendBaroness Tanni Grey Thompson discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and having critical friends who have your best interests at heart. |
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Givers Gain Membership Grant 2020Have you set up your business in 2020 or know someone that has? Find out how you can benefit from BNI and potentially receive a membership grant. Find out more here. |
Kickstart SchemeDid you know that there is a cost-effective way to build your team and help the next generation get started in their career? Find out more here. |
How To Pitch a SalaryAre you thinking of appointing a new member of staff and are unsure of how to disclose the salary information on your job advert? Find out more here. |
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People Make The DifferenceBNI Member Peter Lawrence from Human Capital Department gives some top tips on recruitment. Read the article here. |
BNI Meeting TypesBNI UK & Ireland are delighted to offer a range of meeting options to suit your lifestyle. Whether it's online, in person, breakfast time, mid-morning or a lunchtime meet, we have something for everyone! Click here. |
25 Years of BNI UKBNI celebrates 25 years of supporting UK businesses. Read the press release here. |
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38 Years of Consecutive GrowthFor 38 years, BNI has been helping Members create a better future for themselves and their communities and has provided a proven system to help its Members grow their businesses even through some difficult economic time . Read the article here. |
People Make The DifferenceIan Walker, a Director of IT and telecoms company, Fifteen Group, is the first Staffordshire BNI member to pass over £2 million in business referrals . Read the article here. |
BNI Morecambe Helps to Save LivesThe members of BNI Morecambe wanted to show their appreciation to their local RNLI station and its volunteers. Read the article here. |
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