May 2008
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To join the largest-ever gathering of BNI members from around the globe, clear your schedule May 27 and 28, 2008, and travel to Malaysia! BNI is hosting a meeting in Kuala Lumpur. The forum will allow members to exchange ideas for maximizing results from your membership.
BNI has been staking its niche in countries for more than 15 years. It is now pan-global, and newer countries are taking advantage of lessons already learned by more mature chapters.
I have always asserted that "Members learn best from members." I always return to the UK inspired by the dynamic membership in Malaysia.
The web site www.bni-worldwide.com offers material about the event, but some things are worth stressing here.
Malaysia, an English-speaking region, is a well-run, first-world country with racial harmony between the Malays, the Chinese, and the Indian populations. There are excellent roads between the major cities, and the tourist industry was voted "Best Value in the World" in January. The resorts are well developed—just imagine that azure blue sea, the white sand, all framed by palm trees!
Most of all don't miss meeting the founder of BNI, Dr. Ivan Misner. Dr. Misner says, "Business in the future will be predicated upon not by who you know, but how well you know them."
Join us in Kuala Lumpur for all the great results you'll find there!
Submitted by Robert French, BNI National Director
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Participate in Global Study on Business Issues
Take five minutes of your day to be part of an important worldwide business survey initiated by www.YourBusinessChannel.com, the online TV channel which sometimes features Dr. Ivan Misner.
Online TV channel www.YourBusinessChannel.com has launched a global study ahead of a new series it is planning to produce about "the biggest problems in business."
The series will involve world-leading business experts providing new thinking and practical tips about the key issues businesses face.
Channel editors are asking business people around the world to take five minutes to complete a confidential online questionnaire and share their views on the key business issues they face. In return, participants will receive a summary of results, advance previews of shows, access to top tips, and more.
A handful of participants will be chosen to take part in "business makeover" shows, which are also planned as part of the series.
To take the five-minute survey, click this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=easU7Vf4mA1dYL06ILgwMg_3d_3d.
To learn more about Your Business Channel, please visit their website at: www.YourBusinessChannel.com.
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Discover How to Build a Bigger, Better Business That Pays You More While You Work Less
Tired of working around the clock just to stay afloat and serve your clients? Not able to handle all the referrals you are receiving?
Join us on Thursday, May 22 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time and hear Dr. Ivan Misner talk with bestselling author, Michael Port, about his new book, Beyond Booked Solid. You'll discover the four things you must know about growing your business so it serves your ultimate lifestyle. David Meerman Scott, author of The New Rules of Marketing and PR, will also be on the call, so you don't want to miss out!
Click here to register.
Go ahead and register even if you can't attend the call live. You will receive a copy of the recording after the call ends.
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WTBQ Radio and BNI Executive Director and bestselling author Frank J. De Raffele Jr. have agreed to partner up and broadcast a new weekly radio show entitled Entrepreneurial Excellence which will help business professionals everywhere, especially entrepreneurs, reach another level of success.
During this weekly radio program, aired every Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), De Raffele will be interviewing top entrepreneurs and authors. BNI's Founder and Chairman Dr. Ivan Misner will be interviewed on May 26, 2008.
BNI is thrilled that the Entrepreneurial Excellence Show will be spotlighting a segment entitled the "BNI Member of the Week Success Story," which will highlight 2-minute success stories from BNI members around the world. Frank is excited about receiving BNI success stories and is strongly encouraging any BNI members interested in sharing their story to e-mail the show at Producer@EERadioShow.com.
*If you can't tune in live via the web due to time difference, simply go to the website www.EERadioShow.com and download any show at any time from the Entrepreneurial Excellence archives!*
Recommended Reading
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The biggest challenge for any business is getting noticed, and Step into the Spotlight: a Guide to Getting Noticed, by author Tsufit, can catapult your business and brand into a starring role!
BNI's Founder and Chairman Dr. Ivan Misner says, "It is an extraordinary book! It's an excellent guide to help people stand out from the crowd; no entrepreneur should be without it."
Whether you're an entrepreneur, brand manager, business owner, independent professional, author, speaker or CEO, or you simply want to market yourself, you have to know how to attract an audience and captivate a crowd. That being said, if there is one person who can show you how to get your business into the spotlight, it is Tsufit.
After spending ten years as a Dean's List litigation lawyer, Tsufit left law for the limelight, performing comedy on national television and gaining international attention for her debut music CD. She is now a marketing consultant who coaches entrepreneurs and CEOs to be stars.
Step into the Spotlight presents a fresh new approach to marketing and promotion, plus it points to BNI as the "top networking organization." Dr. Misner and BNI support Tsufit with the release of this new book. She also has people such as Jay Conrad Levinson, Raymond Aaron, David Meerman Scott, Les Brown, and Al Ries singing the book's praises. So, check it out for yourself and get your business into the spotlight!
Find out more about Tsufit, Step Into The Spotlight, and how to order the book by visiting: www.StepIntoTheSpotlight.com.
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Everything You Need to Know about Sales
You can go to one web site, www.salesopedia.com, to do everything from finding a job to accessing articles from nearly 200 different business experts, including BNI's own Founder & Chairman Dr. Ivan Misner!
Here is what you will find when you visit the Salesopedia web site:
- Articles on topics such as communications, compensation, industry specific topics, lifestyle, marketing, networking, productivity, relationships, sales advice, sales leadership, sales mindset, and sales 2.0.
- Videos on topics such as learning and development, definitions, just for fun, motivation, oldies but goodies, presentation skills, tips, and suggestions.
- The opportunity to sign up for Salesopedia's free newsletter.
- The Salesopedia Events Calendar where you will find details on a plethora of current and upcoming teleseminars, webinars, seminars, workshops, conferences, and more.
- Salesopedia Jobs Central, a job search engine where you can post your resume and find sales jobs.
- The Salesopedia Discussion Forum
- The Salesopedia Podcast
- The Salesopedia Blog
- Salesopedia Products
- Biz Cards, where you post your business card in front of thousands of sales people in the Salesopedia business cards section.
- A Complete Sales and Marketing Glossary
To view Dr. Misner's current Salesopedia article, which has been selected by the Top 10 Sales Articles web site as a "top 10" sales article, please visit: http://www.salesopedia.com/content/view/1354/10479.
Have you listened to BNI's weekly internet recording, also known as the BNI Podcast?