Why we joined the BNI
When I first came along to BNI, I was sceptical and for the first
few meetings did not get involved too much. However, as I became
more involved, the business started to come and I attribute the
fact that I am still involved in property ENTIRELY to the business
generated through the BNI.
Not only have I received substantial levels of business, but
I have now a network of professionals who can assist me in every
aspect of my business, I belong to a group of like-minded individuals
that I call my friends, and I have excellent training in how to
get the most from my networking experience.
My final comment is this- If you think Networking is essential,
remember that it is pointless unless it leads to business passed.BNI
is structured to get BUSINESS for its Members and we have fun
with it too!
Kevin Hand - Estate and Letting Agent
I have been in the Magnum chapter of the BNI since the launch
4 years ago. This was the same time that I went self employed
as a painter and decorator. Having not lived in Scotland for long,
I wondered how I would get good clients without advertising in
every paper in the area. I was invited to a meeting and wondered
if this would be a good way to 'advertise', having a group of
people spreading the word for me - my own personal sales team!
It has proved to be the best investment I could possibly have
made. As I look though my client list, I would say about 75% have
come through the BNI whether a first referral or a continued referral
3 steps along, as usually happens with word of mouth.
Debbie Maclachlan - A Womans Touch
"Having now completed my 2nd year in Business, and been
in BNI since the start, BNI has contributed to over 40% of my
sales and has enabled me to exceed the goals that I had set myself.
Its a very worthwhile investment and made great friends and contacts
through it."
Julie Muldoon - Travel Counsellors
"I set up my web design business in 2005 and was looking
for a way to generate business without a huge marketing budget.
A colleague introduced me to the BNI and I enjoyed the friendly
atmosphere of the group and the support it offered. Since joining,
half of my current client base has come from referrals through
the BNI!"
Debbie Sutherland - Kano Design
"As a recent recruit to BNI, I have found the Magnum Chapter
an invaluable source of information and advice for someone, like
myself, just starting out in Business. I have specifically found
assistance with my company branding, my web-site and sourcing
furniture and equipment for my office and studio. Add to this
the friendliness and general camaraderie of the Chapter and I
really look forward to my weekly meeting as a lot of my working
time is spent alone in my design studio.
In terms of referrals, I have so far received five referrals
from fellow members of the Chapter and one from a member of another
Chapter. The idea of having all my fellow members out there looking
for business for me is very attractive, especially as many of
the Chapter members are already talking to ideal candidates for
my services in the course of their business.
I have so far enjoyed one BNI training course and am soon to
attend another. All the training is free as part of my membership
which I think is excellent and training is always worthwhile as
it gives you the opportunity to really think about your business
skills and how you can improve them. As the training courses are
regional, you also get the opportunity to network with members
from other Chapters – a “win-win” situation
all round!"
Fiona Ritchie - Alfresco Style Garden Design
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