Increased exposure to many other people and businesses.

  • Substantially increased referrals.
  • Tools to network more effectively, including an orientation CD giving the "Formula for Success" in BNI, a badge, a vinyl card holder to carry members' business cards, referral slips, marketing materials and much, much more.
  • Participation in up to 52 networking meetings per year.
  • Quarterly newsletters with educational material on networking, public speaking, and business.
  • Participation in business tradeshows (where you'll have an opportunity to market your chapter and your business).
  • Free periodic workshops on networking, presentation skills and much more.

What can BNI do for you?

Business Networks International is the most successful business referral organisation in the World. Last year over 3.3 million referrals were passed amongst its members creating nearly £940 million of business.

Being part of a BNI chapter is like to having a whole team of sales people working on your behalf all with the common aim of finding business for each other – the "Givers Gain" Principle.

How?...because each of them carry several copies of your business card with them, they are taught by you what sort of business you are looking for and how to introduce your products and services to a potential client/customer and how to recommend you to that person.

Why?...simple, all of us need suppliers that we can trust to pass over to our best clients, customers and contacts to help us in turn grow our own business.

But you don't know me?...that's why we ask you to supply two references that are followed up on and why we meet regularly to get to know you, learn all about your business and the type of business you're looking for. In addition we all sign up to a set of policies created by members for members to assure each other that the services/products we offer and the levels of customer service we give are to the highest standard expected from a successful organisation.

Is there any support?...definitely, and it's free as part of your membership. BNI prides itself on providing an environment to help you develop professional and personal relationships with other business professionals to help you grow your business by 20%, 30%, 40% or more.

Free training is provided in a variety of personal and business skills. In addition there are a number of large networking events as well as an annual major event.

How do I get involved?...if you are determined to see your business succeed then we would certainly like to take the opportunity to welcome you to visit our group.

Please visit our contact page to find out further information.

BNI: Derby 1 Chapter meet every Friday, 7.00am, at The Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Derby.

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BNI: Derby 1 Chapter is a young enthusiastic group always looking to meet visitors with a view to growing our network.

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