From the Founder
Out of Line – Online!
By Dr. Ivan Misner

I belong to several online networks. Recently, I got an email from one of the members whom I don't know, have never talked to, and was never directly connected to in any way.

He sent out an email to many people in the online community about a new person who just joined. In it, he said: "Letting her join was the biggest mistake you will ever make … she is a disaster, is totally unreliable, is a total liar. You … have been … conned," he concluded.

Wow, I was amazed that this "stranger" would send me this email. | Click to continue.


Art of Networking
Internet Forums Can Make You the Expert
By Beth M. Anderson

Over the last six years, I have gained a reputation for being an expert in networking because of my active participation in the BNI International Yahoo group (5,000 subscribers, about 20 active participants at any given time). As with anything, the more you give, the more you gain. Let's take a look at how you can be the expert, too. | Click to continue.


To The Next Level
A Good Referral: Why Wait?

Twenty-seven referrals within two hours: It sounds astonishing. How can anyone possibly get that many referrals in so short a time? And even if it's possible, surely they are leads rather than warmed-up referrals, right?

But it is possible! Ian Denny, a member of Alpha Chapter in Liverpool, United Kingdom, tells us how easy it is. | Click to continue.


Breaking News
BNI's International Directors' Conference 2007

The 2007 BNI International Directors' Conference was held November 15-17 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina in sunny San Diego, California. Over 500 BNI Directors attended what many have voiced was, the best BNI International Directors' Conference to date.

So what made this year's conference "the best ever" for so many attendees? To start, famed composer and keyboardist Freddie Ravel opened the conference with an inspirational presentation entitled "Tune Up to Success." | Click to continue.


Words of Wisdom
The Power of Charisma

Charisma begins largely in the mind of the beholder.

And lasting charisma depends upon the person you are, more than the things you do. You can build your charisma—and change people's perceptions of you—by utilizing the 10 great powers of personality. | Click to continue.


BNI in the News

New Ways to Think About Selling

Want to sell more? The best advice may be to talk less. | Click to continue.