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BNI HAPPENINGS — AUSTRALIA We’re Growing! New Chapters have been opened in Victoria at South Yarra, Howthorn and Mornington. Queensland has also been active with chapters opening in Kawana Waters and Mt. Ommaney. Chapters are also planned for Brisbane CBD, Stones Corner and Paddington. In other parts of Australia with the appointment of a Regional Director in Perth. Canberra has chartered it’s third chapter with two more in the planning stages. Chapters are also planned for Newcastle and the Central Coast of NSW.
BNI HAPPENINGS — SINGAPORE
Singapore had a Members’ Conference from September 5th-6th. Don Morgan and Nancy Holland Morgan, Co-National Directors of BNI Canada, conducted a Leaders’ Workshop for our Directors, current and new term Leadership Team members and a Members’ Workshop just for the members. The conference ended with a networking event - a public seminar entitled Masters of Networking 2002. BNI Singapore Co-National Director Team
In April 1999, businessmen Sim Chow Boon and Mervin Yeo founded BNI Singapore. Prior to this, in October 1998, Chow Boon stumbled upon a book at a bookshop that suggested some effective ways to help improve business. It was none other than Dr Ivan's World's Best Known Marketing Secret - Word of Mouth Marketing. He was so captivated by the book that he finished reading the book in only 2 days. Word of mouth, a commonly used terminology and practice in sales and marketing, can actually be implemented in a systematic manner. The system can be applied to their business and Mervin shared his enthusiasm. In fact, the system suggested by Dr Misner can complement and supplement the occasional advertisements in newspapers, the yellow pages and other publications. It was not difficult to see that this marketing system can work for other business people in Singapore and the enterprising duo was determined to share with others what they had discovered. Chow Boon and Mervin received formal training in word-of-mouth marketing and networking methods in California, USA by the author and his team. Dr Misner is also the founder of BNI. Founding National Directors, Chow Boon and Mervin offer their combined experience and training in sales, marketing, advertising, communications, and business, a combination that will see the largest business referral organisation in the world change the way we network right here in Singapore. It is exciting that BNI has begun operating here, because participants in BNI's programme can look forward to business growth in the future and benefit as many had experienced since 1985.
BNI HAPPENINGS — MALAYSIA
Emphasising the International aspect of BNI is New Zealand member John Grigg (left), Secretary/Treasurer of Parnell Chapter, on one of his regular visits to Holburn Chapter in London. Also facing the camera are Tony Factor and Sophia Simmonds, Chapter Director.
Newmarket member, Cliff Evans, is one of that Chapters more active networkers. His success can be put down to the excellent service he gives to clients and the use of his own cleaning chemicals which have been developed over the past 12 years. Cliff was invited to join Newmarket Chapter by consummate networker Rex de Bettencor, from Quinovic Properties. He found that Cliff was the only carpet cleaner in Auckland able to remove persistent stains. Cliff thoroughly enjoys his BNI membership, referring to it as his "mid-week motivational dose." He works closely with a painter member and interior decorator, Judy Tindill. Take a look at Cliff's new website on www.cleanercarpets.co.nz
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