From the Founder
15 Ways Other People Can Promote Your Company
Put your networking circle to work for you with these guaranteed ways to generate new business.
By Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder and CEO, BNI

Has anyone ever said to you, "If there's anything I can do to help you with your business, let me know"? Did you respond, "Thank you. Now that you mention it, there are a few things I need"? Or did you say, "Well, thanks, I'll let you know"?

If you're like most of us, you aren't prepared to accept help at the moment it's offered. You let opportunity slip by because you haven't given enough thought to the kinds of help you need. You haven't made the connection between specific items or services you need and the people who can supply them. But when help is offered, it's to your advantage to be prepared and to respond by stating a specific need. | Read this article


Art of Networking
Finding Your Currency
By Keith Ferrazzi, CEO FerrazziGreenlight

If giving of yourself is crucial to building successful relationships, then the next question is "What do I have to give?" Start finding your "currency" with the help of Keith Ferrazzi, who has been called one of the country's most connected people and is author of the new national bestselling book NEVER EAT ALONE: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time.

"What if I don't have much to offer?" You know, I'm shocked and a bit sad by the number of people who ask that when I explain that to build strong relationships—the kind that will consistently grow sales, boost your career, or just pack your social calendar—you have to give, give, give, and not keep score. | Read this article


To the Next Level
Developing Life Changing Goals
By Morris "The Miracle Man" Goodman

Moving to the next level - in any area of life - involves change. Choosing to do what you have always done is choosing to stay where you've always been. All goal setting - self development - self improvement - involves change.

So let's talk about the process of change. | Read this article


Breaking News
Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort

The BNI-Misner Foundation will be making a contribution to the American Red Cross for the Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort. 100% of all funds donated to the BNI-Misner Foundation will be made available to the American Red Cross.
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BNI New Zealand Wins Vero Excellence in Business Support Award

BNI New Zealand recently earned national recognition when it was named winner of the 'Business: One on Many Offering' category at the inaugural Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards.
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BNI in the News
Mind Your Business columnist suggests BNI membership

In Mind Your Business, a Q and A column in the San Francisco Chronicle, columnist Ilana DeBare advises those who can't afford big-ticket advertising to develop their word-of-mouth networking opportunities through groups such as BNI.
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