From the Founder
The Hard Path is Easier!
Networking is simple; it's just not easy.
By Dr. Ivan Misner, BNI Founder and Chairman

I am writing this column from beautiful Vail, Colorado, while attending a meeting of the Transformational Leadership Council. TLC is a group put together by Jack Canfield (co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series) and is comprised of trainers and "thought leaders" helping to transform people's lives in various ways. | Click to continue.


Art of Networking
Referral Multiplier in Business Networking
By Richard Poi, Assistant Director, BNI Sydney Inner West, Australia

How does a Referral Multiplier work in a referral-based business networking group?

You may remember the multiplier and its effect from your study of economics at college. It simply refers to the idea that an initial spending increase can lead to an even greater increase in overall income. The extent of the multiplier effect is, in its simplest form, the amount of times money spent is circulated through a country's economy. | Click to continue.


To The Next Level
The 10-Minute Presentation Formula
By Kevin Jarchow

A well delivered 10-Minute Presentation is key to BNI member success.

Seasoned members know that those who spend the time and energy to put together an excellent presentation come out of the experience with increased trust, energy, and, most importantly, more referrals. | Click to continue.


Breaking News
Always a BNI Director
Lt. Colonel Edward Bean, Staff Judge Advocate for the 311th ESC (Army), is based in West Los Angeles. He is also BNI Executive Director for BNI Riverside & San Bernardino Counties, CA. | Click to continue.


Words of Wisdom
Brilliant on the Basics - Leading Your Field
By Brian Tracy

There are seven key result areas in selling. Your weakest key skill sets the limit on your sales and determines the height of your income. Fortunately, all sales skills are learnable. You can learn any skill you need to achieve any level of sales and income that you desire. | Click to continue.

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BNI in the News
The Art of Giving

This all came about when a BNI member in Bangalore, Sandeep Nanu, invited a friend to a BNI meeting. He also just happened to be a regular columnist with the newspaper. We had no idea that he would do a story. Our BNI meeting dazzled him! | Click to continue.