BNI HAPPENINGS — NEW ZEALAND
Web-Based Tracking Adds Value in New Zealand
We have taken a huge step forwards here in New Zealand and developed a Web-based BNI tracking system. One of the many new features the system offers is the ability for Presidents to produce weekly newsletters along the lines of the sample found below—this is done from the BNI website—each leadership team will have access to a proforma style blank newsletter for its Chapter, and will be able to email it directly to the members of their.
To view the sample newsletter, click on www.bni.co.nz/newsletter.
A number of my chapters are already producing a weekly newsletter and we have found this to be an excellent way of bringing members closer together and speeding up the team building process. We hope that by streamlining the process and offering them a professional template that we will be able to encourage more chapters to do the same.
—Graham Southwell, New Zealand National Director
www.bni.co.nz.
BNI SUCCESS Program
Highly recommended for new members and all who have not attended any New Member Program. Next Meeting: Monday, Dec 3rd at 5:30 pm.
NETWORKING NUGGET
Be Specific
Every week you have the opportunity in your 60-second infomercial to ask your sales team for some help. Help in finding exactly the type of person you are looking for. Your 60 second infomercial is a little like a 60 second TV ad in Prime Time. That's because it is not a shotgun approach. You are talking to people - your BNI sales team - who can go out and find exactly who you need to talk to. Not just anyone off the street but exactly who it is that is a candidate for your product or service.
There is only one rule here—you must be specific! Remember the old adage—"be careful what you ask for because you just might get it!" Well it is never truer than when you tell the team what a good referral is for you. Be specific—ask for exactly the business or person that you need to get to know. BNI has numerous examples of members changing their infomercial and being specific ... and getting just what they asked for.
So go ahead! Be daring! Ask! You will be amazed at the results. Have a great week! Best regards on behalf of the Leadership Team,
Ben Slater, Vice President
BNI Ellerslie-Penrose, Auckland, NZ.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Writer's Guidelines for SuccessNet
We want to hear from you! SuccessNet Online needs your input. SuccessNet is truly YOUR newsletter. We ask you to consider the following tips when preparing your submission for SuccessNet:
- Writing style should be clear and concise. Keep your sentences short and give us details. Be specific.
- Use the inverted pyramid format, with your information leading us to the point, rather than giving all the details up front.
- Use dialog in your submission: John said, "BNI made a huge difference in my business."
- Be sure to include your name, chapter name and business name. When applicable, list your web address and we'll insert a hyperlink to direct readers to your website.
- If appropriate, give us dollar values for your chapter brags and testimonials.
- We would like digital photos of your chapter or regional events! As you can see from this first issue, we are able to have many more local-flavor articles and reviews. With your photos, include a brief description of the event, who's in the photo, and the name and city of your chapter.
- Please also include your web address with your submission, so we can direct our readers to your site.
- Please send your submissions to newsletter@bni.com
The types of submissions we are seeking are for Chapter Brags, Memory Hooks, BNI Happenings (your regional news), any other special announcements, success stories, or things your chapter has tried that have been successful.
Thank you!
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