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If you are a business professional who is looking to increase your network opportunities, BNI may be the ideal option for you. BNI is an association of business owners and professionals who meet weekly to exchange information and network. BNI is a great method to meet professionals in your field if you work in a service-based industry. BNI isn't a great option for eCommerce businesses, restaurants, and retail shops. If you are unsure whether BNI is the right choice for you, you can read the following information to find out more about how professionals can benefit from this group.

What kind of companies are that are successful in BNI?

BNI is a great workplace for accountants, lawyers, and realtors. These professionals typically offer services that can be utilized by other companies and are able to serve various customers. If you're working in one of these fields, BNI can be an excellent way to network with others in your area and develop long-lasting business connections.

What kinds of businesses should be avoided? BNI

E-commerce companies, restaurants as well as businesses that have retail shops typically do not score well on BNI. This is because these businesses tend to be more transactional and do not offer the same services that other businesses utilize. It's a good idea to avoid BNI if you work in these areas and instead concentrate on other options for networking.

How can you get the most out of BNI?

There are a few things you can do to get the most value from your membership in BNI. First, make sure you attend every meeting and come prepared to network. Make sure you participate and provide your services (but not sell) to others at the events. Finally, always follow up with any leads or referrals you receive from BNI. This is the best way to get the most out of your membership and build long-lasting business relationships. These are only a few of the things you need to know.

Visiting Other BNI Groups

BNI encourages you to visit other chapters. In Illinois, there are 100s of potential sources of referrals from other groups. The information they provide will be accessible via the BNI portal, which means you can get in touch with them via telephone or email. The greatest benefit of BNI is that each potential referral source is open to networking even if they're within a different category. What is the reason why BNI members are so beneficial? Because they believe in BNI's motto.

BNI's Motto: Giver's Gain!

 

Make a New Circle of Strong Friends

There are many people who don't have relatives who were entrepreneurs. In fact, many acquaintances won't have your interest when it comes to building businesses because they're struggling with anxiety.

BNI is a network of people who have been in the business world for a number of years. You can make a friend and become a mentor. For instance, I changed accounts firms and started using the BNI accountant within my group. It's so nice to talk about taxes, depreciation, marketing, employees, and office drama. You can do all this during lunch and it will be written off in your tax return. You'll never be able to talk to your childhood friends or relatives in the same way as you would with other business owners.

Getting Over Fear

People are scared to present themselves in front of groups. Many people are afraid to speak in front of a group even though they appear to be large-headed and macho. It's wonderful to witness people overcome their fear of speaking. It's an important skill to master particularly when you're selling your product or service.

Alongside your weekly 45-60 second sales pitch, every couple of months, you'll be given approximately 8-10 minutes to present your product or service to the crowd.

 

BNI St. Clair County

929 Edgewood Dr O'Fallon, IL 62269

618-227-7785

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