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Inside BNI News Jan - June 2003
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More Than A Meeting - BNI's 2003 Theme |
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The Annual Theme for BNI in 2003 is "More Than A Meeting" says Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder & CEO of BNI.
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| Announcement for "Ask The Founder" Online Chat |
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BNI Members - You are invited to an online chat with Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder &
CEO of BNI. The chat will be on January 22, 2003 at 4:00 PM PST, 5:00 PM MTN, 6:00
PM CNT, 7:00 PM EST in the BNI - Yahoo chat room.
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| Making Word-of-Mouth Marketing Work for You |
You can't just sit back and wait for word-of-mouth to do its thing----you need to
put some effort into it. Dr. Ivan Misner's article at
Entrepreneur.com talks about how you can increase your business through
"word of mouth".
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| SuccessNet Online Goes Bi-Monthly |
Effective with the January/February 2003 issue, SuccessNet Online
will be published every other month. There are currently 29,000 subscribers world-wide.
Members and non-members of BNI are welcome to subscribe to this FREE online newsletter.
Click here to SUBCRIBE NOW!
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| BNI's Inside Secrets Published in New Book |
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Read and implement seven key online strategies BNI has used to support and
fuel the worldwide growth of BNI by reading the recently released book, Confessions
of Shameless Internet Promoters.
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| Listen to Dr. Misner's Interview on Entrepreneur Radio |
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Listen to Dr. Misner talking with Will Robinson on .WS Radio about the philosophy
of networking and how BNI became so successful in generating business for people
around the world.
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| Anticipating Referrals |
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If you're not sure what to expect from your marketing efforts, take these variables
into account.
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| Want to Join a Networking Group? |
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With six types to choose from, narrowing the field will help you find the groups
that are best for your business.
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| And The Survey Says... |
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People get most of their business through word-of-mouth and referrals according
to an online survey here at BNI.com!!!
Over 1,000 people responded with their answers.
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| The Golden Rule of Networking: Stay in Touch With Your Clients |
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Learn six ways to foster solid relationships with clients, year after profitable
year!
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| Network Like a Pro |
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Want people to talk about your business? Time to take your networking skills to
the next level.
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| Executive Board of Advisors For BNI |
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The Executive Board of Advisors (shown to the left) meets every quarter to address
policy issues relating to BNI.
Since its inception in 1986, every BNI policy and guideline has been developed
and/or approved by this board and also the International Board of Advisors for
BNI.
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| Ain't This Cool?! |
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BNI's car of the week!
Check out John Meyer's Grand Caravan!
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| Brian Tracy International Strategic Alliance |
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BNI and Brian Tracy International announce a "strategic alliance" between the two
organizations.
BNI, the world's largest referral organization and Brian Tracy International, one
of the world's leading authorities on the development of human potential and
personal effectiveness have recently agreed to a reciprocal referral relationship between
their organizations.
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| Announcing the March/April Issue of SuccessNet Online |
The new March/April issue has now been released!
Subscriptions to this online newsletter have increased to 33,500 subscribers
world-wide! Members and non-members alike are welcome to subscribe to
this FREE online newsletter.
Click here to: SUBSCRIBE NOW!
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| Be Remembered at Networking Events |
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How do you use memory hooks to stand out in a crowd?
Learn how using a memory hook can make your presentation more memorable when meeting
new people at networking events.
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| Success Isn't An Entitlement - It's Earned |
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If you want to be successful, you have to work hard AND make tough choices.
Read more from Dr. Ivan Misner and Don Morgan's upcoming book - Masters
of Success to be published by Entrepreneur Press.
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| Michael Gerber Show to Host Dr. Misner |
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Author of the E-Myth, Michael Gerber, hosts Dr. Ivan Misner on his regular radio
(and internet) talk show on Sunday, April 13th at approximately 5pm (Eastern Standard
Time), 2pm (Pacific Standard Time).
Dr. Misner will be talking about business networking, how BNI started and the
challenges of running an international organization with over 2,700 Chapters world-wide.
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| BNI Meets At The Hague |
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Was it a meeting of the Dutch Parliament - or perhaps a session of the World Court
of Justice?
No -- but it was a lively core group meeting to introduce BNI into The Netherlands!
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| Good Manners are Good for Business |
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A good friend of BNI, Phyllis Davis is pleased to announce the release of "E2:
Using the Power of Ethics and Etiquette in American Business."
Ms. Davis is the President of Executive Mentoring and Coaching in Beverly
Hills, California. She is also a popular regular columnist for Entrepreneur.com.
Published by Entrepreneur Press, "E2" will be available at all major bookstores
and online booksellers on April 7, 2003.
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| BNI Misner-Foundation -- Helping Children and Education |
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Did you know that the BNI-Misner Charitable Foundation helps to fund educational
programs for children and education -- in countries all over the world?
Through its highly-successful Mini-Grants program, the Foundation supports educational
projects with small gifts of $500, to both charitable organizations and public
schools
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| New University Business Course: "Networks and Social Capital" |
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Why do some people succeed while others struggle? The difference is more
than what they know, it's their "social capital."
What is "social capital?" Now you can learn about it through an exciting
new course instructed by Dr. Ivan Misner, the Founder and CEO of BNI.
"Networks and Social Capital" will be offered exclusively through California
State Polytechnic University, Pomona -- and will begin in the Fall of 2003.
The course will detail ways of building a personal network, both of knowledge and
business contacts.
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| Why Aren't You Your Own Boss? |
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BNI would like to announce Paul & Sarah Edwards' new book entitled "Why Aren't
You Your Own Boss?
Paul and Sarah are long-time friends of BNI having mentioned the organization in
many of their books including Working From Home, Getting Business To Come
to You, and Best Home Businesses for the 21st Century.
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| How to Network With a Large Group |
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How can you network with a large group -- and not get lost in the crowd?
A new article on Entrepreneur.com written by Dr. Ivan Misner can offer you suggestions
on large group networking. Learn useful techniques to make introductions
easier and also how to play "Business Card Bingo."
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| Coffee News Strategic Alliance |
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BNI and CoffeeNews, USA announce a "strategic alliance" between the two organizations.
BNI, the world's largest referral organization and Coffee News, a weekly publication
delivered to restaurants, coffee shops, and motels have agreed to formalize a long-standing
referral relationship between the two companies.
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| BNI U.S. National Conference Members' Session -- New Orleans 2003 |
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BNI Members are invited to the Members' Session of the U.S. National
BNI Conference on Friday, May 16th in New Orleans, Louisiana.
This is an excellent opportunity to meet and network with other BNI members and
Directors from all over the United States -- and you are invited to attend!
Some of the exciting new Members' Session topics include: You Gotta Tell Them 3
Times, The Power of 20, The Four P's to Profitability, Goal-Setting 101,
and much, much more!
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| Many Miles To Go |
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BNI is pleased to announce a new book by Brian Tracy, a 'strategic alliance
partner' with BNI. The book is entitled "Many Miles To Go -- A Modern Parable
for Business Success."
Brian Tracy's thirst for adventure sent him on a trip that became a life-defining
odyssey. He uses his amazing trans-global adventure story as a metaphor for
all success in business as well as life. Learn about the simple steps
for realizing the greatness within you and the full potential of your business.
Learn how you can order Many Miles To Go -- save 30
percent off the cover price -- and receive other valuable offers!
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| BNI Website "Links" Chapters and Members |
Important Announcement for all BNI Members and Chapters
BNI is pleased to announce that the "BNI Links" section of the
www.bni.com website is complete. BNI Chapters
may now post information about their chapter meeting day, time, location and website
--if any-- on the new "BNI Links" section of the
www.bni.com website. In addition, any BNI member may also post a link
about their own business, along with their contact information and website.
This is a Quick and Easy way to stay "linked" to all of your BNI contacts and
is a FREE service to all BNI Chapters and Members.
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| BNI Holds 2003 U.S. National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana |
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BNI held its U.S. National Conference in New Orleans, LA during the week of
May 12th thru May 16th, 2003. This conference was a big success with a real New
Orleans flavor.
A record-setting 150 U.S. Directors attended. An additional 80 BNI members from
the surrounding states joined them for the Members' Session on Friday, May 16th.
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| Building Relationships That Last |
Whether personal or business, long-lasting relationships require proper nurturing
in order to grow and mature.
Learn more about cultivating mutually-profitable relationships in the latest article written
by Dr. Ivan Misner for
Entrepreneur.com.
Follow the three phases of relationship marketing and networking, and your connections
will be here to stay!
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| BNI Launches 14th Country! |
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Welcome Switzerland to BNI's World Family!
May 27th was the long-awaited kickoff day for BNI in Switzerland!
After weeks of hard work and preparation, the newest chapter launched with 24 enthusiastic
members!
BNI Regional Director, Ina von Koenig says, "Many of our visitors were
excited and wanted to join immediately. We had seven applications right after
the launch. By the end of the month we expect to have 30 members!"
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| How to Make the Right Impression |
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BNI would like to announce the release of a new book by Susan RoAne entitled
"RoAne's Rules - How to Make the Right Impression." Susan RoAne is a contributing
author to "Masters of Networking" and a long time supporter of BNI.
Do you know how to make a good impression? What to say? What to do? What to wear?
Learn how to work a room or work one-on-one. RoAne's Rules will explain
how you can present exactly the image you want to convey and create the best impression
wherever you go.
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| Michigan Region Leads in Member Extravaganza Programs |
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BNI's Michigan Region is the world-wide leader in successful Member Extravaganza
Programs.
The Membership Drive - also known as the "Member Extravaganza" -- provides a great
opportunity for members to have some fun in increasing their membership. When
a chapter grows membership, it means more referral business for everyone in the
chapter!
This year's participants in the Member Extravaganza will be entered to win a
trip to sunny Orlando, Florida!
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| What's Better: A Lead or a Referral? |
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Knowing the difference between the two can make your marketing efforts go much
more smoothly.
Learn more about the difference between a lead and a referral in the latest article
written by Dr. Ivan Misner for Entrepreneur.com
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