Why Join BNI?

BNI is a 25 year old business and professional organisation that allows only one person from each trade or profession to join a chapter. With over 5,866 active chapters worldwide, and 139,971 members, it is the most successful business referral organisation in the world.

Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of sales people working for you because all the other members carry copies of your card with them. When they meet someone new that could use your products or services they hand out your card and personally recommend your services.

It’s as simple as that! Last year members of BNI passed 6.5 million referrals, which generated more than €1.95 billion worth of business.

BNI is composed of chapters – a local group of business owners, professional and trades people who meet regular once a week at the same location to help each other get more business. This happens early in the morning, usually around 630am, so that the business of BNI can be conclude before you start on your normal business day.

BNI is all about referrals – word of mouth recommendations. 98% of businesses rely on referrals to grow their business – FACT! Yet only 3% of businesses have a strategy for getting referrals. BNI can become your strategy for getting the referrals you need to get more clients and grow your business.

Networking may be new to you and you may find it scary and slightly confusing. BNI provides help and training to all its members to help them get the best out of the networking opportunities it provides.

Networking requires commitment. The most successful chapters of BNI are comprised of participants who are sincerely committed to helping one another through networking. They are a team. BNI chapters provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment for men and women to develop their business through word of mouth recommendations and networking skills.

Curious about how your business could benefit from BNI membership?

Come along and visit a BNI meeting as a guest – you’d be most welcome. We are always looking for new members who want to be part of the great BNI success story. (click here for more details about visiting BNI Cathedral Guildford)

Why BNI in video, click here

Learn more about BNI Organisation, visit www.bni-europe.com