Welcome to
BNI Derby 1
Chapter

Derby's No.1
Business Referral
Organisation

Next Meeting....

Friday 10 September 2010

BNI: Derby 1 Chapter meet every Friday at 06:45am
The Derby Conference Centre
London Road
Derby
DE24 8UX

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can anyone join a chapter?

A: Yes, but we only take one person per profession or trade. We always consult with existing members if it is thought that there may be a clash. It has often been the case that two members from similar trades or professions can work together very well.

Q: How do you know new members are reputable?

A: The application must be accompanied with two references which are passed to our membership committee who check them. Every new member has to have a host, or one is assigned to them, and they interview them.

Q: What if a member gets a referral and does poor work?

A: Each membership committee will investigate any referral that is reported as not being dealt with to our high standards. The person receiving the referral will be given an opportunity to correct the situation and supported to ensure that the problem does not re-occur.

Q: What occupations benefit the most from networking?

A: As the basis of BNI is developing the individual the occupation can be from almost any arena. If you're focussed, want to be successful and you're willing to make a sacrifice, you are the person we want in the group.

Q: Are members supposed to bring visitors?

A: Yes, it is part of the policies that you sign up to that you're encouraged to bring visitors for those occupations that are open. Obviously the larger the group the greater the amount of business that can be passed to its members.

Q: Do ethical rules for certain professions prohibit participation in BNI?

A: A quote straight from BNI - BNI understands the importance of the ethical concerns governing certain professions and acknowledges that rules can differ by location. As such, BNI therefore requires its members to uphold the rules of its profession so as not to violate the professional's ethical obligations.

In the event that BNI's general rules could potentially violate a professional's ethical code, BNI's rules are superseded by the dictates of the professional's ethics' code. Significantly, a primary objective of BNI is to educate its membership in ways to market and grow business. It is BNI's intent to ensure that this is permitted.

Q: My profession does not let me directly solicit business. Is BNI still right for me?

A: A quote straight from BNI - BNI's primary objective is to assist its members in ways to improve their business and to educate them concerning how they can effectively network. Business people get business when their expertise is known and others reach a comfort level with them.

BNI provides a forum that allows members to meet other business peers who need to know effective and efficient business people.