Is it worth it to join BNI?
BNI, as with any other networking group is only worthwhile if you are aware of what you want/need from the group and whether that group can deliver it. I would go along to one for a visit to see you like it, some groups you click with and some you don’t.
Can I put my BNI membership on hold?
Membership Committees may put a BNI Member on probation or open a Member’s classification for failure to comply with the Member Policies, the Code of Ethics or BNI Core Values. Each Member can only hold one BNI classification in a BNI Chapter. 2.
Why become a BNI member?
Members make more money through increased referrals. Increased exposure to quality professionals and their extended networks that can help you grow your business through referrals. Your fellow BNI Chapter members are your virtual sales force. Throughout the week they carry your business card and are ready to refer business to you. Seat Exclusivity.
What is BNI (Business Business Network International)?
Business Network International (BNI) is an American franchised networking organization with around 200,000 members in 7,500 local chapters worldwide. Members meet regularly to discuss business and support each other’s businesses by sharing referrals. It claims to be the world’s leading ‘referral organization’.
How many referrals does BNI give?
Last year alone, the organization boasted 5.4 million referrals given through its network (and $6.5B worth of business). Aside from chapter meetings, BNI offers trade show opportunities, educational resources, workshops, podcasts, and more.
Is BNI worth the money?
So yes, BNI is a business that people make money from. However, at ground level a lot of people do an awful lot for no pay (except the waiver of their annual fee). BNI is well worth belonging to, and the people making money from our annual fees work hard.
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