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	BNI Goldilocks & the Three BNI Directors What does Goldilocks have to do with BNI? Not much (well, actually nothing really) but we were hoping to get your attention so we could focus on the three BNI Directors who are currently racking up oodles of gold stars . . .They are the bold, brave, brilliant three who have submitted videos into the "Why I Love BNI" Global Video Contest for BNI Directors. The fact is, out of the hundreds of BNI Directors around the world, there are surely more than just three who are willing to show that they love BNI so we are officially extending the video submission deadline for at least another month! Click on the "Read More" tab for details on how to submit your video . . . More... Members Worldwide Invited to Participate in... The BNI U.S. National Conference this week in St. Louis, Missouri will run from Thursday, 5/17 through Saturday, 5/19 with an exciting Members' Day event taking place on Friday 5/18. Whether you're attending the Conference or simply want to participate in the online conversation surrounding it, you can join in by using the #BNISTL hashtag on Twitter . . . More... Want to Grow Your BNI Chapter/Region?--New... This new episode of the BNI Podcast features UK BNI Director and Design & Marketing Expert Morgan Rothwell of D&M Creative, Ltd. (pictured at left) and it's all about how your BNI chapter/region can achieve powerful visibility and growth simply by taking advantage of the BNI brand tools and resources easily available to you on www.BNIBranding.com . . . This is one episode your entire chapter/region will benefit from listening to! More... When It Comes to Successful Networking,... Men and women mostly agree on answers when it comes to questions about the practice, value, and experience of networking. However, they tell strikingly different stories when it comes to personal stories about networking experiences . . . More... BNI Member Sets World Record! Hungarian BNI member Gabor Rackonczay recently set a world record crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a canoe in just sixty days! Click on the "Read More" tab to learn how the way Gabor's fellow BNI members exemplified the Givers Gain philosophy played a powerful part in his record-setting journey . . . More... "The 29% Solution"--Hungarian Translation Now... The 29% Solution, the New York Times bestseller, has now been translated into Hungarian and is available for purchase! More... Learning to Network: Organized Study vs.... Do men and women network in different ways? Here's a look at the ways in which each sex approaches networking . . . More... Let Us Introduce Your BNI Chapter to the... The individual BNI members you meet with every week at your BNI meeting make your chapter special and unique and we want to showcase your group! Gather your chapter together for a group photo and send it to us! Click on the "Read More" tab for details . . . (Pictured at Left: the BNI Business Leaders Chapter from California's Central Coast) More... Do You Need Help Navigating the VCP Process(R)?... Understanding and effectively carrying out the VCP Process(R) is absolutely crucial to referral marketing success. The new blog series on www.BusinessNetworking.com, "Navigating the VCP Process(R) to Networking," by Ivan Misner and bestselling author & top trainer for the Referral Institute TR Garland will make you a master of the VCP Process(R) in no time! More... Best of the BNI Podcast: Episode #244 "Do... There are some episodes of the BNI Podcast that you simply don't want to miss and episode #244 is one of them! Click on the "Read More" tab to find out more about this episode, "Do Unique Professions Work in BNI?," and to listen to it in its entirety. More... When Networking, Vive la Difference? Both men and women can benefit from better understanding gender-specific communication styles. Consider these tips to start you on your way to success in networking with the opposite sex for your business. More... The Secret to Powerful Networking The secret to powerful networking: business first, relationship second? Or, relationship first, business second? Join Cheryl Esposito and Ivan Misner for the answer--it may surprise you! More... Calling ALL BNI Directors: Do You Love... One of BNI Founder Ivan Misner's favorite things about working with BNI used to be hearing the stories that came out of the treasured tradition of closing all BNI conferences with each BNI Director standing up and sharing what they love about BNI. The tradition of sharing these important, inspiring stories sadly ended when conferences grew too large to keep it alive, but we have wonderful news . . . we are honoring it with the 2012 Video Contest for BNI Directors and Ivan and the rest of BNI urge you to share your story (deadline to submit your video now extended to June 21st)! More... EGBOK: A Message from BNI's Founder BNI's Founder, Dr. Ivan Misner, just learned this week that he has a new challenge on the horizon. He was diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer and, despite this challenge, he's got good news to share--EGBOK (Everything's Going to Be OK)! . . . More... Corporate Networking Tips for Women In this short video interview on TheStreet.com, Business Networking and Sex co-author and BNI Director Hazel Walker offers some extremely valuable networking tips for women. Click on the "Read More" tab to watch the video now. More... BNI Portugal Featured on National Television BNI Portugal recently made national television when two new chapters launched in the Algarve region. Click on the "Read More" button to watch the news clip . . . More... Ever Thought about Writing a Book?--Listen in... Writing is a very powerful way to get your message out to the world. If you've ever thought about writing a book, be sure to listen in to the "Write Here, Write Now" online radio show on Tuesday, March 20th when host Dr. Tim Morrison interviews BNI's Founder and bestselling author Ivan Misner about the book writing process and more . . . More... New Video: "More Tea?--The Way to Build a BNI... After winning BNI's 2010 video contest, Lawrence Conyers of Anson Corporate Media created and released a second fantastic video about BNI last December titled "Cup of Tea--Or the Way to Do a BNI 1-2-1 Meeting." Now, Lawrence has created yet another knockout BNI video, this time about Power Teams--click on the "Read More" tab to watch the video now! More... Do Chamber Meetings Still Beat LinkedIn for... A recent survey has found that online networking, along with women's clubs and service clubs, are less effective than in-person, strictly-networking-focused organizations. Click on the "Read More" tab for further information . . . More... BNI Bangalore Members' Day Draws 530 Attendees! On Saturday, February 11th, BNI Bangalore hosted a Members' Day event which drew 530 attendees! Click on the "Read More" tab for further information and photos of the occasion . . . More... BNI Member/Director Gets Dream Referral to... Paul Cameron (pictured at left), a BNI member and Director Consultant in Surrey, UK, has written an amazing story about the power of referral marketing and how he not only gained Elton John as a client through a referral, but he also received a direct referral to Richard Branson through BNI! Read Paul's story on the next page . . . More... BNI's Founder Interviewed on the "Today"... On Tuesday, BNI's Founder & Chairman Ivan Misner was interviewed about BNI and his latest book on one of the most popular television morning news shows in the United States--the "Today" show. Watch the video clip of the interview now . . . More... Calling All BNI Directors!--New BNI Video... In 2010, BNI held a highly successful worldwide video contest that was open exclusively to BNI members. Now, BNI Directors across the globe will have their time in the spotlight . . . The 2012 "What I Love About BNI" video contest, open only to BNI Directors, has just launched! . . . More... BNIBranding.com Released Worldwide Today! Do you have questions about the BNI brand? A powerful new branding resource for people at each and every level of the BNI organization, from members to BNI Headquarters employees, was officially released globally today! Click on the "Read More" tab for further details . . . More... February 21st--FREE Teleseminar with Alex... Join in on a FREE, live, 70-minute teleseminar with worldwide marketing expert Alex Mandossian (pictured at left) and Dr. Ivan Misner on Tuesday, February 21st! Click on the "Read More" tab for details . . . More... "Show Me(TM) Durban" Features Article on... To commemorate International Networking Week, BNI South Africa hosted a breakfast event in Durban for over 300 people, featuring BNI's CEO Norm Dominguez as a main speaker, and Show Me(TM) Durban has posted a great article on the highlights of the event . . . More... Welcome to International Networking Week! Welcome to the sixth annual International Networking Week(R) (February 6th-10th)! Click on the "Read More" tab to find out how you can easily access a list of events, the 2012 International Networking Week Video, and more . . . More... Recent BNI Hawaii Event Draws Hundreds of... Almost 300 people attended a recent event hosted by BNI Hawaii which featured BNI's Founder Dr. Ivan Misner giving a presentation on Business Networking and Sex. Click on the "Read More" tab for details . . . More... Get Ready for International Networking Week 2012! The sixth annual International Networking Week(R) (February 6-10) is right around the corner! If you haven't already watched the video, be sure to check it out! Also, BNI members around the world will be celebrating the Week by taking part in a special networking exercise--find out all about it by clicking on the "Read More" link below . . . More... Best of the BNI Podcast: Episode #239 "Bigger... There are some episodes of the BNI Podcast that you simply don't want to miss and episode #239 is one of them! Click on the "Read More" button to find out more about this episode, "Bigger Is Better," and to listen to it in its entirety. More... BNI Members: How to Systematically Develop Your... To be successful in business networking you need a strategy. As a BNI member, you receive training and tools that help you build a structured networking system and a strategy--but do you know how to make the most of these tools? Click on the "Read More" tab for an excellent article that will help you systematically achieve success in BNI in 2012. More... "The Once Timid Networker" Talks with BNI's... In this online radio broadcast of "The Once Timid Networker," host of the show (and BNI Director in Minnesota, U.S.) Tara Schmakel talks with BNI's Founder, Ivan Misner, about the keys to effective networking and business growth. Click on the "Read More" tab to access the recording now . . . More... Christchurch Business Owners Overwhelmed by... With Christchurch going through turbulent times, leaving many people in limbo, BNI New Zealand members around the country banded together to pack surprise Christmas hampers full of 'love and goodies' for their fellow members in the earthquake-struck city. More... New Book "Business Networking and Sex" Has... Business Networking and Sex (Not What You Think), the latest book by BNI's Founder and two of BNI's best networkers, Hazel Walker and Frank De Raffele, officially launched this week and is already on the Amazon.com bestsellers list! Click on the "Read More" button to find out more about the book and where you can get a copy . . . More... BNI Colombia Launches 2nd Chapter--Watch the... The recent launch of BNI Colombia's second chapter was an exciting event which drew over 225 attendees. Click on the "Read More" button to watch the 6-minute video featuring the highlights of the launch event . . . More... BNI Connect Brings Success to Members! The social networking aspect of BNI Connect is already yielding success for BNI members as it is being rolled out around the world! Be sure to take the time to update your BNI Connect profile to achieve optimum referrability. Click on the "Read More" button for further details . . . More... Networking Strategies for the Holidays Holiday parties mean much more than free food and fun. They can also bring entrepreneurs a host of new opportunities to network and build relationships. Click on the "Read More" button to learn more . . . More... 2010 BNI Video Contest Winner Releases... After attending the 2011 BNI International Conference last month as part of the prize package he received for winning the Grand Prize in the 2010 BNI 25th Anniversary Video Contest, Lawrence Conyers was inspired to make this humorously informative new video about the way to do effective one-to-one meetings. Watch the video now . . . More... Chicago Tribune Publishes First Article Written... The Chicago Tribune has published the first article yet written on the highly-anticipated, upcoming book Business Networking and Sex (co-authored by Ivan Misner, Frank De Raffele, and Hazel Walker). Click on the "Read More" button to read the fantastic article entitled "I Just Work Here: Networking's Gender Gap," written by Rex Huppke. More... BNI France Launches 100th Chapter Just over nine weeks ago on September 28th, BNI France launched its 100th chapter--the BNI Cannes Chapter. Click on the "Read More" tab to get all the details . . . More... 2012 International Networking Week(R) Video... The eagerly anticipated video presentation for International Networking Week(R) 2012 is now available to view on You Tube! Check it out for yourself and see why the week of February 6th-12th, 2012 is going to be filled with excitement and opportunity! More... BNI Israel's First Members' Conference Just over eight weeks ago, BNI Israel hosted the first BNI Members' Conference. Get all the details, including a link to a short video of the event, by clicking the "Read More" tab. More... Forbes Magazine Interviews BNI's Founder about... Forbes magazine's Frieda Klotz interviewed BNI's Founder, Ivan Misner, about how gender affects networking skills and got a wealth of insight into this interesting topic. Click on "Read More" to view the full Forbes article. More... BNI Members and Directors Invited to... BNI members and Directors worldwide are invited to attend the exclusive "Networking Like a Pro" Webinar with Chris Wise and Ivan Misner on Tuesday, November 29th. Click on the "Read More" tab to find out how to reserve your spot now . . . More... BNI: Network vs. Networking -- Which Is It? We recently posted a poll asking BNI Facebook fans what "BNI" stands for. Of those that responded, only half answered correctly. How is that possible? Perhaps it's because the two answers to choose from were: Business Network International or Business Networking International. If you think the two answers are pretty much the same thing, think again... More... BNI's 2011 International Directors' Conference Just last week, nearly 600 BNI Directors from across the globe traveled to Long Beach, California to attend the 2011 BNI International Directors' Conference for three full days of power-packed educational training sessions and networking sessions. Click on the "Read More" tab to get all the exciting details . . . More... New Poem by BNI's Poet Laureate--"We Come as One" BNI's Official Poet Laureate, Elaine Betts (pictured at left), has written a new poem to celebrate the 2011 BNI International Conference. Click on the "Read More" button to read this new poem, "We Come as One," in it's entirety. More... NEW--FREE BNI Timer App for iPhone and iPad! Have you ever been flustered or distracted during a 60-second or 10-minute presentation at a BNI meeting because you're preoccupied with worry about how much time you have left to present? Check out the extremely handy new BNI Timer App developed by Rantmedia for iPhones and iPads! More... Members Worldwide Invited to Participate in... The BNI International Directors' Conference this week in sunny California will run from Thursday, 11/10 through Saturday, 11/12 with an exciting Members' Day Event taking place on Friday, 11/11. Even if you can't make it to the event, however, you can still participate by taking part in the live twitterfeed we'll be broadcasting throughout the Conference! Click on the "Read More" button to find out how easy it is! More... Commanding the Room with Victoria... Recently, we posted an article about the brand new book Building the Ultimate Network which features articles and essays from over 20 networking and business experts from within the BNI and Referral Institute organization. Now you can watch a short video by Victoria Mavis about chapter 22 of the book--"Commanding the Room" . . . More... Are You Willing to Do What It Takes to Be... Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say as he is interviewed by Jim Blasingame on The Small Business Advocate radio program about the concept of exceptionalism and what you must be prepared to do to become exceptional and reap the benefits . . . More... You Know You're a BNI Member When . . . Recently, we asked members of BNI's Facebook group to fill in the blank, "You know you're a BNI member when ________." Click on the "Read More" button to view a selection of some of the great responses we received . . . More... Building the Ultimate Network--Limited Copies... Limited copies of Building the Ultimate Network, the brand new book featuring articles and essays by Ivan Misner and over 20 networking and business experts from within the BNI and Referral Institute organizations, are now available at the BNI Store! Click on the "Read More" tab to find out how to nab your copy now! More... Meet "Carlos the Plumber"--A Real BNI Star! Watch this fantastic video from SoCal BNI's BNI Business Builder's chapter in Aliso Viejo, California. Directed and produced by Brandon Overstreet at 1926 Studio and filmed by Jonathan Morgan Jenkins, this video recently won a "People's Choice Award" at SoCal BNI's "An Evening Among the Stars" awards event. More... The Strategy That Makes BNI a Success Ivan Misner, BNI's Founder and Chairman, was recently interviewed by Brian Cohen of Blog Talk Radio's "Strategies of Success" radio show. Listen to this thirty-minute interview to hear what Dr. Misner has to say about the strategy that makes BNI successful. More... BNI Portugal Featured on National TV! BNI Portugal made national television recently when two new chapters launched in the Algarve region. Click on the "Read More" button to watch the video clip . . . More... BNI Foundation Awareness Month--Each 1 Give 1... October is BNI Foundation Awareness Month and we're celebrating with the "Each 1 Give 1 to Teach 1" initiative . . . During the last week of the month (the week of 10/24), we're encouraging BNI members around the world to donate$1 (or €, or ¥, or ₪, etc.) to the BNI Foundation to benefit children and education across the globe. Click on the "Read More" button to learn how you can help . . . More... Fast Track Special Extended Through October 31st! Last month we featured a special that del Fuego Publishing was offering through the end of September to BNI chapters wishing to use the Fast Track System to grow their chapter by a minimum of 30%, as a number of other chapters worldwide have done. GREAT NEWS!--The special has just been extended through October 31st! Click on the "Read More" button to find out how to take advantage of this offer! . . . More... Would You Hire Yourself?--FREE Career Success... The "Next Generation Career Success" FREE Video Summit is bringing together 12 thought leaders (including Ivan Misner, Bob Burg, and more . . .) to share everything you need to know to create long-term career success. If your career isn't where you want it to be, click on the "Read More" button to learn more and reserve your spot now! More... ActionCOACH Master Mentors Series--Brad Sugars... Brad Sugars, Founder & Chairman of ActionCOACH, recently interviewed Ivan Misner, Founder & Chairman of BNI, for the ActionCOACH Master Mentors Series and the resulting interview recording is a goldmine of information on how to become successful in networking and business! Click on the "Read more button to find out how to listen to this fantastic interview now . . . More... New BNI Member Magnet for Vehicles! The brand new BNI Member Magnet for vehicles is now available in the BNI Store! Click on the "Read More" button now to find out how to get your own BNI Member Magnet . . . More... Entrepreneurial DNA--What Type of Entrepreneur... Entrepreneurial DNA is a new book which recently hit the shelves and not only is it a powerful tool for entrepreneurs, it mentions and promotes participation in BNI! Find out more about what Joe Abraham's book Entrepreneurial DNA has to offer by clicking on the "Read More" button . . . More... Don't Wait for a Reunion to Network with Former... If done right, reconnecting with old college friends can spell new referrals and maybe even revenues for your business. Click on the "Read More" button to learn more . . . More... BNI New Zealand--"Doing Good Is Good for Business" Just over a week ago, National Director for BNI New Zealand Graham Southwell was featured on national television to announce the findings of BNI New Zealand's Givers Gain study on social responsibility among businesses in New Zealand. Click on the "Read More" button to find out more and to watch the short television clip now . . . More... Need a Plan to Grow Your BNI Chapter?--Look No... A number of BNI chapters have markedly increased their bottom line by a minimum of 30% (and often much more) through the use of the del Fuego BNI Fast Track system. If your chapter needs a plan to grow membership, grow business, and grow success, the Fast Track system may be just what you need! Click on the "Read More" tab for more details on Fast Track and to learn about the current featured special you can take advantage of by ordering now through September 30th! More... Introverts, Social Capital, and Better... Do you know the best tips for introverts to break the ice in social situations? Do you know the fours steps to building social capital? What about the ten tactics for enhancing credibility to achieve better word-of-mouth marketing--do you know those? If you answered no to any of these questions, click on the "READ MORE" button now to learn these things and more . . . More... Watch the BNI Yorkshire Conference Promo Video! Watch this 30-second, crisp, eye-catching video done by TheLittleGenie and Stripey Films for the BNI Yorkshire Conference now--kudos to a job well done! More... BNI: One Bite at a Time BNI UK Area Director David Wimblett's recently published book, BNI: One Bite at a Time, is an invaluable, easy-to-read handbook on how to approach BNI membership for truly powerful results. As BNI's Founder Dr. Ivan Misner says, "This book should be in every BNI member's library as a go-to informational resource . . ." More... New Networking Videos on the Ivan Misner... Need a quick boost of networking education that you can put to use immediately? Check out the growing library of NEW networking videos on the Ivan Misner YouTube Channel! Click on the "Read More" button for details . . . More... FREE Webinar with Michael E. Gerber--NEW DATE! We previously announced this FREE webinar which is open to BNI members and Directors and features author of The E-Myth, Michael E. Gerber -- Please Note: the webinar date has changed to October 28th, 2011. Click on the "Read More" button for details . . . More... 4th Edition of THE WORLD'S BEST KNOWN MARKETING... Advance copies of the 4th Edition of The World's Best Known Marketing Secret are now available to BNI Members and Directors through the BNI Store. Get your copy of this power-packed edition of the international bestseller now! More... Book by BNI New Zealand's Tony Allwood Now... If you're looking for practical advice and step-by-step guidance on how to get the most out of your BNI membership, look no further! Tony Allwood (pictured at left), a BNI member in New Zealand, is the author of Beyond the Comfort Zone, a book which shows you how to become more referable, is endorsed by Dr. Ivan Misner, and has recently been translated into German. More... How Do Results from the BNI Business Index... Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say as he is interviewed by Jim Blasingame on The Small Business Advocate radio program about how the 2nd quarter international BNI Business Index results compare with a similar U.S. poll. More... Have You Checked Out BNI in HavaMag? HavaMag e-magazines are fantastic online business publications which have consistently been featuring BNI and BNI's Founder and Chairman, Dr. Ivan Misner. If you haven't checked out HavaMag, have a look now! More... How Important Is Wearing a Name Badge? Could It... Are you wearing your BNI name badge to every chapter meeting? If the answer is no, click on the "Read More" button to learn why wearing your name badge could mean the difference between either earning thousands of dollars in referrals or receiving no referrals and zero dollars. More... BNI Gift Cards Now Available for the BNI Store! Do you need a great door prize to give out when you deliver your next 10-minute presentation at your chapter meeting? Now you can quickly purchase and easily give out BNI Store Gift Cards that can be used to purchase anything in the online BNI Store! More... Are You Reacting to Change or Leading It? Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say as he is interviewed by Jim Blasingame on The Small Business Advocate radio program about how to lead change by recognizing what's working in your business more than focusing on what's not working. More... Do You Know the Difference Between BNI and the... BNI and the Referral Institute are both international referral marketing organizations--but, do you know the difference between the two companies? This short, new video featuring Mike Macedonio, President of the Referral Institute, and Ivan Misner, Founder of BNI, explains in simple terms the unique differences and benefits of each organization and how they work together in a strategic partnership. More... The BNI Business Index--Take the Third Quarter... The BNI Business Index is a dynamic informational resource for the business world. BNIBusinessIndex.com is a business index which consistently gauges the ever-changing economic state of worldwide business based on quarterly global survey results from retailers, service companies, and manufacturing companies around hte world. Participate in the current survey by CLICKING HERE (You'll get a code for a free 6-month subscription to NetworkingNow.com just for being a survey participant!) More... Red Cross Director Thanks BNI Members Worldwide... Just last month, the Claremont Red Cross recognized the BNI Foundation as the Donor of the Year. Watch this short video where Red Cross Executive Director Mike Conley thanks BNI members across the globe for their generous contributions of over $280,000 (USD) over the past 10 years! More... 2011 BNI U.S. National Conference --... In mid May, BNI Executive Directors Linda Macedonio and Brenda Curry, along with the amazing BNI Rhode Island/Southeastern Massachusetts team, hosted the largest BNI U.S. National Directors' Conference to date and it was a rousing success! Click on the "read more" button for all the details (including an explanation of what in the world "EGBOK" means...)! More... What Exactly Is a BNI Strategic Alliance? Over the years in BNI we have witnessed countless referral relationships develop into true business collaborations among members in chapters across the world. It is with that same spirit and our Givers Gain(R) philosophy that BNI has formed an International Strategic Alliance Board to purposefully create reciprocal relationships with like-minded organizations. More... Get to Know BusinessNetworking.com, Get to Know... Still haven't checked out BusinessNetworking.com? This FREE networking resource is not only a fantastic way to educate yourself in mere minutes each week on better ways to network and promote business success, it's also a great forum where you can interact with other networkers and directly with BNI's Founder Dr. Ivan Misner! Check out the site now and start tapping into your true networking potential . . . More... BNI Foundation Donates 15,276 to Red Cross for... Due to the generosity of BNI members and Directors around the world, the BNI Foundation recently donated $15,276 (USD) to the American Red Cross to aid relief efforts for the disasters which have devastated several regions in the United States. More... Estrategia Chapter Sets Record for Largest BNI... Just last month, the BNI Estrategia chapter launched in Abrantes with 30 members, placing this BNI group as the largest ever in Portugal at launching phase! More... BNI Thailand Gearing up for National Conference... BNI Thailand is celebrating its 5th Anniversary in July of this year and BNI Directors and members from across the globe are invited to attend the 2011 BNI Thailand National Conference where the occasion will be highlighted and celebrated! More... Malta Launches First BNI Chapter Congratulations to BNI Malta and National Director David Bullock on the successful launch of the very first BNI chapter in Malta--the Verdala Chapter! More... BNI Italia Holds Inaugural Conference--Watch... Over 200 BNI members and Directors from Italy and abroad attended the hugely successful, first-ever BNI Italia Conference in Milan in early May. Click on the "read more" button for further details and to watch exciting video coverage of the event! More... The Global Economy -- Entrepreneurs Weigh In Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say, as he is interviewed by Jim Blasingame on The Small Business Advocate radio program, about how entrepreneurs across the globe really feel about the economy. More... BNI Foundation Opens Joplin Tornado Relief Fund On Sunday, May 22nd, a devastating tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri injuring over 800 people and traumatically ending the lives of over 120. BNI is deeply saddened by this tragedy and the BNI Foundation has set up a matching fund to go directly to relief efforts in the region--click on the "read more" button to learn how you can help! More... Bestselling Author Michael E. Gerber Becomes... Each month in BNI's international newsletter SuccessNet, Michael E. Gerber, author of The E-Myth, is now offering BNI members an entrepreneurial perspective called Working On It(C) which is completely transforming the way entrepreneurs think and behave in the world. Click on the "Read More" button to watch a short video and find out more! More... Members Worldwide Invited to Participate in the... The U.S. BNI National Directors' Conference will be held in Providence, Rhode Island this week (11/19-11/21) and BNI members across the globe are invited and encouraged to participate in the live twitterfeed conversation that will be broadcast live throughout the Conference. Simply click on the "Read More" link to find out how to join in! More... BNI New Zealand Gets Creative -- Watch Their... If you want to share what BNI is all about with those in your personal and professional network but you're not sure how to go about it, let this clever, entertaining new promotional video from BNI New Zealand do the work for you! More... The Unfair Business Advantage Report -- FREE To... Get over 300 pages of ideas to improve your sales and profits for free! Graham McGregor and over 20 business experts from across the globe, including BNI's Founder Dr. Ivan Misner, offer top insights and tips in the brand new e-book. The Unfair Business Advantage Report. More... Strengthening Referral Relationships and... Need a quick boost of networking know-how? Read Dr. Ivan Misner's latest articles on Entrepreneur.com, "10 Ways to Strengthen Referral Relationships" and "Three Essentials to Creating a Networking Strategy." More... Did You Miss Out on the FREE Jack Canfield... Didn't get to listen in to the FREE Jack Canfield seminar exclusively for BNI Members on April 14th? No need to fret, you can still "Grow Your Business by Leveraging Resources" because the audio replay is now available (and it's still FREE!)! More... BNI Foundation Opens U.S. Tornado Relief Fund... In the month of April alone, over 290 tornadoes have furiously ripped through multiple states in the Southern U.S. claiming the lives of nearly 250 people, obliterating entire towns, and unleashing widespread destruction and unspeakable devastation. The BNI Foundation has opened a $5,000 (USD) matching fund to aid the Red Cross' relief efforts in the region and you can help by donating! More... Are You a World Traveler? -- Check Out These... If you're a BNI member or Director and you're planning a trip to another part of the world in the coming months, take a look at the list of upcoming BNI events around the world. Who knows? You might just be in the right place at the right time and have the perfect opportunity to network with hundreds of BNI members and Directors at an exciting event in another country! More... BNI Foundation Gives Red Cross Japan Relief... On behalf of the BNI Foundation, Ivan and Beth Misner recently presented a check for FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS to Red Cross representatives--every cent of which will go directly to the Red Cross' relief efforts in Japan. An enormous amount of gratitude goes out to all the BNI members around the world whose generous donations helped to make this gift possibe! More... What You Need to Know about BNI Connect -- New... "BNI Connect is laying the groundwork for the next generation of networking...it is absolutely going to change this organization in incredibly powerful ways," says BNI's Founder Dr. Ivan Misner. If you're a BNI Director or a BNI member, you will definitely want to watch this new video about BNI Connect! More... BNIBusinessIndex.com: 2011 1st Quarter Results... BNIBusinessIndex.com, which consistently gauges the economic state of worldwide business through quarterly global survey results, has launched the new survey for the second quarter of 2011 and released the first quarter findings. If you consider yourself an entrepreneur, you'll definitely want to check out the current survey results! More... "Chocks Away: Achieving Freedom from the 9 to... Late last year, we announced the new book, Chocks Away, by BNI member and Assistant Director for BNI in the UK, James McBrearty. Now, James is offering the book -- which mentions BNI extensively and even devotes an entire chapter to explaining how BNI can help people improve their life both professionally and personally -- to BNI members worldwide at a 20% discount! More... Niiraj Shah Recaps the Excitement of BNI... BNI India recently held their National Conference and it was a hugely successful event. Click on the "read more" button to read an article written by National Director for BNI India & BNI Director of Business Affairs for Australasia, Middle East & Africa, Niiraj Shah, and find out all about what went on! More... Don't Make This Networking Mistake Read one of Dr. Ivan Misner's latest articles on Entrepreneur.com, "Don't Make This Networking Mistake," for five tips that will help you avoid a common disconnect at networking events. More... Excellent Video on the BNI Visitor Experience... Do you need help stimulating interest in your BNI chapter? Do the members of your chapter need a tool that will help make it easier to invite visitors? Look no further -- this great video done by BNI Avon and Monmouth in the UK is just what you need! More... Eliciting Excellence Entrepreneur Expo... Hosted by Business Strategist & Executive Coach Michael Beck, the 2011 Eliciting Excellence Entrepreneur Expo is a great opportunity to discover new ways to grow your business! It's a FREE teleseminar featuring strategies and insights from 15 entrepreneurial experts, including BNI's Founder & Chairman Dr. Ivan Misner. Register Now for this two-week event, which begins on April 11th, and you'll receive a free bonus package of gifts! More... BNI Foundation Raises 20,000 (USD) for Japan... Last week the BNI Foundation opened a fund specifically to aid relief efforts in Japan and announced that the Foundation would match the first $10,000 (USD) collected. The Foundation has already received $10,000 in donations and, with the matching $10,000, the Japan Relief Fund is already at the $20,000 mark! The Foundation announced this week that the matching fund has been extended and the next $10,000 in donations will be matched as well! More... "What's Next?" -- Free E-book for BNI Members! Dr. Misner is a contributing author in a new e-book called "What's Next? -- 29 Successful Entrepreneurs Predict Exciting Opportunities for Doing Business in 2011/12." Because of this, Dr. Misner has been authorized to offer the e-book to BNI members around the world free of charge! More... BNI Foundation Opens Japan Earthquake and... An 8.9 earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Japan at 2:46 p.m. on Friday, March 11th (Japan time), setting off a massive tsunami and leaving Japan in a crippled state of disaster. The BNI Foundation has set up a matching fund to go directly to relief efforts in the region -- click on the "read more" button to learn how you can help! More... FREE Exclusive Seminar with Jack Canfield and... Join BNI's Founder and Chairman, Dr. Ivan Misner, for a powerful and exclusive 60-minute education call with special guest Jack Canfield, famous co-founder of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and America's #1 Success Coach. This call is for BNI members ONLY. More... Entrepreneur.com's "Coaches Corner" Videos --... Entrepreneur.com is now featuring four new educational videos on networking by Dr. Ivan Misner in the "Coaches Corner" section of their site. Each video is between one to two and a half minutes and contains great advice on how to get more from your networking efforts. These videos are an ideal resource for time-strapped networkers! More... BNI Featured in "Economic Times" -- India's Top... Last month, BNI India held their National Conference and the Indian press has been abuzz about BNI as a result. Congratulations to Niiraj Shah and Niri Patel, National Directors for BNI India, and their team for their exemplary success in putting together a truly fantastic event and achieving powerful media coverage for BNI in India! More... The New Zealand Earthquake -- Help BNI Support... A catastrophic 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand on Tuesday and victims of the disaster are in desperate need of aid. BNI wishes to express our deepest sympathy to the people of Christchurch. BNI members and non-members alike are invited and encouraged to join BNI in supporting the New Zealand Earthquake Relief Effort by donating now. More... BNIBusinessIndex.com -- The Pulse of... BNI has created a dynamic new informational resource for the business world! BNIBusinessIndex.com is a business index which consistently gauges the ever-changing economic state of worldwide business based on quarterly global survey results of retailers, service companies, and manufacturing companies around the world. Participate in the current survey by clicking here! More... Announcing BusinessNetworking.com -- Ivan... Dr. Ivan Misner's "Networking Entrepreneur" blog is now the "Business Networking" blog and the blog site has a new address (BusinessNetworking.com)! Check out the new and improved blog site now! More... Secrets of Successful Networking Groups Successful networking groups happen by design, not by accident. Read Dr. Ivan Misner's latest article on Entrepreneur.com for some great tips that will help keep your BNI chapter on the path to success. More... The End Is Near -- the Recession, That Is... Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say, as he is interviewed by Jim Blasingame on The Small Business Advocate radio program, about how the significant worldwide survey results collected by the BNI Business Index are indicative that the end is in sight for the big, bad "R word" ... More... My Oh My, How BNI Has Grown! -- BNI's Official... BNI officially reached the 100,000 member mark and the 5,000 chapter mark in 2007. Not bad for an organization that started in 1985 in a completely grassroots style with only one chapter and a mere handful of members. So, how has BNI grown over the past four years? Has the recession slowed us down? Of course not! -- We continue to refuse to participate, remember? Check out our 2010 statistics... More... "Wisdom Shared"--The Art of Givers Gain At the close of 2010, Tim Stockman, BNI member and owner of Studio 19 Fine Art in Florida, donated "Wisdom Shared," the vibrant painting done by Ashley Misner, as the "Givers Gain Award" to BNI member Lilli Stevens during the 2nd Annual BNI Broward Member/Chapter Recognition Event. Find out how you can own this work of art (shown at left) by clicking on "Read More." More... BNI's First Ever "Tweet Meet" At 6:30am, Wednesday, December 1, 2010, many BNI members all over the world were travelling to their chapter meetings. However, the Croydon Foundation BNI chapter members in the UK were still in their pajamas, eagerly logging on to their computers. Find out why by clicking on the "Read More" button... More... Become a Bestselling Author with Dr. Ivan Misner! Have you ever wanted to be a bestselling author? Join in on a FREE call hosted by BNI's Founder and Chairman, Dr. Ivan Misner, and Nick Nanton, "The Celebrity Lawyer," where they will discuss the new project they are working on that will give you the opportunity to become a bestselling author! More... Three Networking Trends to Watch How will your business connections evolve through technology and education in 2011? Get insight into this and more by reading Dr. Ivan Misner's latest article on Entrepreneur.com. More... Get Ready for International Networking Week 2011! The fifth annual International Networking Week(R) (February 7-11) is right around the corner! If you haven't already watched the video, be sure to check it out! Also, BNI members around the world will be celebrating the Week by taking part in a special networking exercise -- find out all about it by clicking on the "Read More" button below... More... BNI Malaysia Featured in Major Newspaper... This year, BNI Malaysia has been featured on the front page of the Metro section in the "Star" newspaper three times. Congratulations to BNI Malaysia for doing such a fantastic job in raising awareness about BNI in their region! More... BNI's Poet Laureate Commemorates 25 Years of... Elaine Betts, BNI's Poet Laureate, (pictured at left) has written a new poem to celebrate BNI's 25th Anniversary this year. The poem, entitled "There Was a Time," sentimentally recounts important milestones throughout BNI's twenty-five year history and you can read the piece in its entirety by clicking on the "Read More" button. More... Five Ways to Take Charge of Your Own Networking Every business should have a networking expert, but you don't have to hire one. You just have to take on the right mindset. More... BNI Nigeria Update -- First Chapter Is Thriving! It has been only three months since BNI launched in Nigeria and it is already a great success. The members of the BNI Nigeria's first chapter, the BNI Premier chapter, have already passed hundreds of thousands of dollars in referrals! More... Announcing the Launch of BNI Costa Rica! Great things are happening in South America! Two days after BNI Colombia launched, the first BNI chapter in Costa Rica kicked off in San Jose with 28 members! More... BNI Colombia Launched! The first BNI chapter in Colombia kicked off on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 with over 150 visitors in attendance! Check out a slideshow of photos from the event and find out more about BNI Colombia by clicking the "Read More" button... More... BNI's 25th Anniversary Video Contest -- 1st... Wondering who ended up as a 1st Prize Winner in BNI's 25th Anniversary Video Contest? Click on the "Read More" button to find out now! More... BNI's 2010 International Directors' Conference... Just over a week ago, over 600 BNI Directors from across the globe traveled to Orange County, California to attend the 2010 BNI International Directors' Conference -- a very special event which showcased the 25th anniversary celebration of BNI and now holds the record for the highest number of attendees at an Int'l Conference to date! Click on the "Read More" button to get all the exciting details... More... "Chocks Away: Achieving Freedom from the 9 to... James McBrearty, BNI member and Assistant Director for BNI in the UK, has written a new book about taking control of your own life by starting your own business and setting goals and achieving them. The book, Chocks Away, mentions BNI extensively and even devotes an entire chapter to explaining how BNI can help people improve their life both professionally and personally. More... Announcing the Grand Prize Winner of BNI's 25th... Lawrence Conyers, owner of Anson Photography and member of the BNI Prince Bishop chapter in the UK, has won the Grand Prize in BNI's 25th Anniversary Video Contest for his video submission entitled "BNI -- The Way to Pass Referral(s)." This video really captures what BNI is all about -- check it out now! More... BNI Middle East -- the First Five Years National Directors for BNI Middle East and BNI East Africa, Bijay and Anna Shah, are proud to share the opening video from the BNI UAE Members’ Day & Five Year Celebration event which was held in Dubai on Saturday, October 23rd. Watch this inspiring video now! More... Now . . . Build A Great Business! Brian Tracy, success expert and widely known friend and supporter of BNI, has a brand new book out with co-author Mark Thompson called Now . . . Build A Great Business! No matter what industry you’re in or what economic conditions you are facing, you can still build a successful business! More... The "Pendulum" Presentation - Learn Where the... BNI's International Directors’ Conference is next week and longtime BNI supporter and accomplished speaker, Michael Drew, will be one of the Conference’s featured presenters on Friday, November 12th. Even if you can’t attend the Conference, however, you can still check out an excerpt from the powerful presentation that Michael will be giving! More... BNI's 25th Anniversary -- Members Worldwide... The BNI International Directors Conference next week (11/11 -- 11/13) in sunny California is going to be an extra special event; we'll be celebrating 25 years of BNI! We want all BNI members and Directors to take part in the celebration so even if you can't make it out to California, be sure to take part in the live twitter feed we'll be broadcasting throughout the Conference! Just click on the "read more" link to find out how! More... Great News! -- Video Contest Voting Deadline... There's still time to vote for your favorite videos in BNI's 25th Anniversary Video Contest -- spread the word! When we realized nearly half of the videos entered into the Contest were uploaded onto our You Tube Channel this weekend, some with only a few hours left until the voting deadline, we decided we needed to walk the talk of Givers Gain(R) and extend the deadline to ensure that all entrants receive a fair chance. More... Calling All BNI Members--Make Your Vote Count... BNI's 25th Anniversary Video Contest is quickly winding to a close and we want your vote! There are almost 30 highly creative videos on our You Tube Channel just waiting to entertain and inspire you and there are bound to be even more uploaded over the weekend. So, what are you waiting for? -- Log on and be a part of BNI's 25th Anniversary Celebration by voting for as many videos as you like—it's easy! More... "Navigating Change" Radio Show--Live Interview... Listen in live on Wednesday October 27th at 12 p.m. (EST) as Lisa Mininni of Blog Talk Radio's "Navigating Change" show talks to Dr. Ivan Misner about Networking, Business Ideas, Solutions, and the Future. If you can't catch the live broadcast, be sure to listen to the archived recording later so you don't miss out! More... Download "The BNI Handy Guide to Networking"... Dr. Ivan Misner has co-authored his first online e-book with BNI India National Director Niiraj Shah and they are offering it to BNI members to download and share with their network for FREE! More... 5 Ways to be Your Own Chief Networking Officer Every business should have a CNO but you don’t have to hire one. Check out Dr. Misner's article, "5 Ways to be Your Own Chief Networking Officer," on Salesopedia.com to learn how to take on the CNO mindset. This article has been nominated as one of the "Top 10 Sales Articles" for October 2010 and you can vote to make it number one by clicking here and giving it 5 stars! More... BNI's 2010 International Conference--Members... It's BNI's 25th Anniversary and all BNI members are cordially invited to attend a very special event -- our Members' Day session at the 2010 BNI International Conference! Come network with members and Directors from across the globe, hear Dr. Ivan Misner speak, attend workshops, and hear a keynote speech by bestselling author Harvey Mackay! More... Last Chance to Win a Trip to a 2011 BNI... BNI is reminding all members to submit their celebratory videos for BNI's 25th anniversary by Sunday, October 31st! We want to see your BNI spirit and we want you to win great prizes -- so what are you waiting for? Send us your video now! More... Now There's An Easy Way to Catch Up on Past... If you've just discovered the BNI Podcast and want to catch up on past episodes, now you can easily download them in bundles of ten from the very first episode in 2007 to the most recent episode -- check it out now! More... BNI Foundation Awareness Month Is Here -- Check... October is BNI Foundation Awareness Month and, once again, the last week of October will play host to the "Each 1 Give ($)1 to Teach 1" worldwide donation drive where BNI members are asked to consider donating $1 or more to the Foundation. All donations collected during this week will benefit children and education globally! More... Networking, Business, and Intuition -- Get the... On October 6th at 12 p.m. (EST), Dr. Ivan Misner will be interviewed by Dawn Quesnel and Tara Crawford Roth, hosts of the "Brain Talk" radio show, about how he has used intuition in business and networking and how you can too. Listen in to the live broadcast this Wednesday or access the recording later -- this is one interview you'll want to hear! More... Three Big Lies about Networking Once you know the truth about networking, you can build connections that provide continuous business opportunities. More... BNI Netherlands' June 2010 Members' Day Event... This June, Dr. Ivan Misner visited the Netherlands for their big Members' Day event and this new video gives an exciting look at what went on! More... Avoiding the "I'm Different" Syndrome Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say, as he is interviewed by Jim Blasingame on The Small Business Advocate radio program, about the "I'm Different" syndrome and how it only gets in the way of success. More... BNI Foundation Opens New Zealand Earthquake... After a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Christchurch, New Zealand on September 3rd, many people are trying to rebuild their homes and businesses and many BNI chapters have been unable to meet due to the destruction. The BNI Foundation has opened up a fund to help! More... BNI Launches in Vietnam! Just last month, the first two BNI Vietnam chapters were launched! The first chapter was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on August 3rd and the next day the second chapter was launched in the capital city of Hanoi. More... BNI's 25th Anniversary Video Contest --... BNI's 25th Anniversary is this year and we're asking members worldwide to join in and help make it a celebration to remember by participating in BNI's global Video Contest! More... BNI Foundation Donates $1,000,000 to Charitable... The BNI Foundation, BNI's non-profit charitable program, is proud to announce that as of this year it has donated over $1,000,000 to charities around the world since its inception in 1998. BNI wishes to extend a huge thank you to all the BNI members and Directors across the globe who have generously contributed to the Foundation and made these donations possible! More... Harvey Mackay to Give Members Day Keynote at... Harvey Mackay, New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s most popular and entertaining business speakers, has officially signed on to deliver the keynote presentation during the Members Day session at the BNI International Directors' Conference in November! More... Meet BNI Headquarters' New Communications... BNI Headquarters is proud to announce the creation of its new Communications Department which is now responsible for BNI’s Communications, Marketing, PR, Brand Building, and Social Media efforts. (Pictured from Left to Right: Joani Durandette, Social Media Coordinator; Erin Mellinger, Communications Supervisor; Mary Funk, Web Coordinator; Cassandra Misner, Social Media Assistant) More... Meet Elaine Betts -- Official Poet Laureate for... After receiving a poem from Elaine Betts (pictured at left) entitled "The BNI Family Team," BNI's Founder and Chairman, Dr. Ivan Misner, recently proclaimed her the official poet laureate for BNI. Congratulations, Elaine! More... "Mastering the World of Selling: The Ultimate... Mastering the World of Selling, the brand new book by Eric Taylor and David Riklan, was just released yesterday and it features strategies and advice from 89 of the world's top experts in sales including Dr. Ivan Misner, Mike Macedonio, Brian Tracy, Bob Burg, and more! The book comes with a FREE bonus gift package if you order today! More... Still Need a Social Media Strategy for Your... If you are at a loss when it comes to understanding how to leverage social media for your business, social media expert Mirna Bard and BNI's Founder Dr. Ivan Misner have some hard facts and easy-to-grasp explanations that will lend you some clarity on the subject. Read their article in Chief Executive magazine and Ivan's CNBC blog entry for some great social media insights! More... "Givers Gain" Sonus Sound Portrait Sculpture UK BNI member Terence Harding has created a brilliant sculpture from laser cut acrylic entitled "Givers Gain" which is a portrait modeled after the appearance of sound analysis data from the BNI orientation CD and we’ve certainly never seen anything like it -- quite amazing! More... 3 Ways to Get More Business at Networking Events Building your contact list isn't an 'all-you-can-eat' contest. Use these three steps to network selflessly and you'll blow away competitors who feel compelled to meet as many people as they can. More... "Successful Author Secrets" -- FREE August 26th... On August 26th, Christine Kloser and Lynn Klippel are hosting a FREE teleseminar, "Successful Author Secrets: Navigating the Course from Aspiring Author to Best-Seller and Beyond," featuring several successful authors who will explain the road map for becoming a successful author and entrepreneur! More... Win a Brand New "BNI Visitor Experience" CD Set... Between now and October 31st, the first five chapters in a region that place a Fast Track "BNI Networking Secrets" (a 12- week, BNI-approved program which has been shown to produce amazing results such as 300% chapter growth) chapter order can enter into a regional drawing to win an entire "BNI Visitor Experience" CD set for each member of the chapter! More... Telegraph.co.uk Posts Great Social Networking... Late last month, Richard Tyler, Enterprise Editor for the UK's Telegraph.co.uk, posted a fantastic article on social networking and the backlash against bad networking and BNI UK is specifically referenced in the article and given kudos for successfully generating business referrals. More... What Does It Take to Become an Expert? In a recent interview, Nick Smith of Clearpath Training asks Ivan Misner about his personal path to success, the secret to long lasting wealth, and ultimately what it takes to become an expert. More... Kiplinger Mentions BNI in Recent Article In a June 24th article entitled "7 Ways to Use Social Networking to Land Your Next Job," Kiplinger's Stacy Rapacon asks BNI's Founder how job hunters can use social media to give themselves the upper hand in the world of career searching. More... New "Must Listen" BNI Podcast Episode -- "BNI... Do you know BNI members who want all the benefits of BNI but don't want to do the work? This new podcast, dubbed by BNI's Founder Dr. Ivan Misner as a must listen, explains why there is no diet or "lite" version of BNI . . . More... The Process and Practice of Successful Networking Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say, as he is interviewed by Jim Blasingame on The Small Business Advocate radio program, about the process and practice of successful networking. More... Come Take Part in the BNI Conference in South... The BNI International Conference in South Africa is quickly approaching and if you haven't already registered, now is the time! More... New Book "Blondes in Business" Recommends BNI Sue Gilkes and Audra Lamoon (pictured here with Ivan Misner) are huge supporters of both BNI and the Referral Institute and their informative and highly entertaining new business book, Blondes in Business, recommends BNI to businesspeople everywhere as a great platform for promoting business. More... Master Networkers Ask the Right Questions Set yourself apart and boost referrals by using these five questions that will keep the conversation rolling. More... New Video -- "Networking with BNI Referral... Need an easy way to explain to your extended network what BNI is all about? This powerful new video, produced by Luis Felipe Marrou of VTM Productions, is a simple way to share the concept of BNI with all your contacts. Watch it now! More... 2010 BNI U.S. National Conference -- Serious... When BNI held the United States National Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this month, BNI Western Pennsylvania Executive Directors Deanna Tucci-Schmitt and Bob Schmitt, along with the BNI Western Pennsylvania team, made sure that the over 300 BNI Directors in attendance had a heaping helping of fun during the entire 2 1/2 jam-packed days of BNI training and networking that they had signed up for! More... Cast Your Vote Now for the Top Sales Article of... Every month, the Top 10 Sales Articles website nominates ten of the very best sales articles and asks businesspeople everywhere to vote for the #1 article. This month, Dr. Ivan Misner's article, "Five Standout Questions to Help Your Business Grow," is among the nominees. More... Networking for Modern Times: How to Turn... If one of your goals is to build up a powerful social network, listen to Christine Kloser's recent interview with BNI's Founder & Chairman, Dr. Ivan Misner, on the "Conscious Entrepreneur" talk radio show. You'll gain a wealth of new information about today's best tactics for turning contacts into connections! More... "The Classification Cowboy" -- Why Choosing One... Do you sometimes wonder why BNI requires each member to simply choose one profession to represent even when an individual may be capable of filling more than one professional classification? Here’s a refreshing look at the issue by cartoonist and BNI UK member Dan Fletcher . . . More... Confused About Social Networking? Read These... Use these great tips to maximize your time and get the most out of your online networking efforts! More... New German Version of "Networking Now" Blog... Thanks to the efforts of Thomas Albrecht of the Referral Institute in Germany, the Networking Now blog is now being translated into German! More... "Business Insider" Magazine -- How to Become a... In a recent article in "Business Insider," Bianca Male interviewed BNI's Founder, Ivan Misner, and Matthew Rothenberg, Editor-in-Chief of career content at The Ladders, about the secrets to being a dynamite networker. Check out the article now and start networking like a pro! More... Learning and Leveraging the Fundamentals of... Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say, as he is interviewedby Jim Blasingame on The Small Business Advocate radio program, about the basics of networking and how to efficiently put them to use. More... BNI Spain Holds First Members' Day Event! On Friday, May 7, 2010, people rolled through the doors of Madrid's Negocenter to attend the first ever BNI Members' Day in Spain! More... The 2010 BNI German-speaking Conference On May 7th and 8th, over eighty German-speaking BNI members and Directors flocked to Luzern, Switzerland for the BNI German-speaking Conference which was a great success! More... BNI Hungary Opens Second Region -- Watch the... With more than eighty people in attendance, BNI Hungary launched its ninth BNI chapter in the brand new region of Gyor! Watch this online news clip from Hungary’s Revita Televízío which features televised coverage of the event! More... Take a New Networking Survey Each Week on BNI.com! Why do we post new networking surveys on BNI.com every week? Because we want to hear from you! Your feedback helps BNI remain on the cutting edge of networking trends and drives important updates to the entire international BNI program -- your voice matters! More... First BNI Chapter in Slovenia Kicks Off! On Tuesday, April 13, 2010, Brigita H. Pirc and Jernej Pirc, National Directors for the Adria region, conducted the kickoff for the first BNI chapter in Slovenia. "BNI Emonika" was launched at a gala breakfast, attended by over eighty local businesspeople and was a huge success! More... In-depth Interview with "Networking Like a Pro"... Wayne Hurlbert (pictured at left) of Blog Business Success Podcast recently conducted an exciting interview with two of Networking Like a Pro's co-authors and the recording of the interview is now posted online! Listen to the FREE recording now for powerful networking insights and strategies! More... Do Unique Professions Work in BNI? Does success in BNI depend on an individual’s profession? Or, does it depend on the individual? Find out by listening to the latest BNI Podcast episode entitled “Do Unique Professions Work in BNI?” More... What to Do vs. What Not to Do When Networking... During a recent trip to speak at a BNI event in Boston, Dr. Ivan Misner was interviewed by FOX 25 News about the DOs and DON'Ts of promoting businesses through social media. Find out what you're doing right and what you may need to stop doing when it comes to networking online . . . More... How to Listen to the BNI Podcast--It's Easy! The BNI Podcast is a fantastic, FREE resource that's bursting with information and education on how to catapult to higher levels of networking success and grow your business! If you're not listening to the weekly, ten-minute podcast episodes because you don't know how, watch this two-minute video and see how easy it is to listen in! More... Wherever You Go, Networking Makes You Grow There is a reason referral networking has become a marketing strategy worldwide: It works. More... Does Your BNI Chapter Need a Boost in... Gary Civins, a member of the BNI Platinum Chapter in Pompano Beach, Florida, created a video to help explain BNI’s attendance policy to his fellow BNI members in a simple way and to encourage them to attend meetings regularly—watch it now and share it with your chapter! More... Get to Know BNI’s... Fascinating Authors.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with BNI’s Founder, Dr. Ivan Misner, in addition to creating a very interesting, Q&A author profile in which Ivan discusses writing tips, battling writer’s block, and what inspires him most. More... BNI New Zealand Raises $107,000 for Charity!! BNI Chapters in New Zealand joined together to raise over $107,000 for hospices around New Zealand last year and National Director Graham Southwell says giving back to the community in this way is a natural extension of BNI's Givers Gain® philosophy. More... Avoid the Dangers of Premature Solicitation Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say, as he is interviewed by Jim Blasingame on The Small Business Advocate radio program, about premature solicitation -- one of the biggest mistakes you can make when networking. More... BNI International Members' Event & BNI... The BNI International Members' Event is quickly approaching and the time to register is now! The Event will take place on July 1st and 2nd and will play host to the BNI Australia Conference! Get ready to network with BNI members from across the globe and hear some of the top BNI speakers in the world! More... "How to Find a Referral" -- Great Video from... Helen Baden and David Wimblett of the BNI Business Class Chapter in the UK have made a very amusing and informative video about BNI. If you've ever had a tough time explaining BNI and our system for passing referrals, you'll find this video very entertaining. You'll also learn some creative ways to share BNI with your friends and family! More... Two Great New Interviews Packed Full of... During a recent trip to speak at a BNI event in Sacramento, California, Dr. Ivan Misner was interviewed by both FOX 40 News and ABC's Sacramento & Co. news program and both of these interviews are chock full of valuable networking nuggets -- definitely worth watching!! More... Video from BNI Cyprus Shows the World How BNI... BNI is up and running in Cyprus and the members there, along with National Director Christina Maddocks, have made a video to share how BNI is helping them build their businesses -- watch it now! More... Remember "The BNI Song"? -- Watch Richard... Last year, BNI member Richard Swan was invited to perform "The BNI Song" at the BNI International Directors' Conference in the U.S. after the song became a You Tube hit with BNI audiences worldwide. Now, Richard has recorded a beat poem about BNI -- watch it now! More... "Brilliant Results" Magazine Interviews Ivan... In the February 2010 cover article of Brilliant Results magazine, entitled "Business Network Referrals Motivate Success," BNI's Founder explains how BNI can help businesses succeed in today's very challenging social networking environment. More... BNI Foundation Donates $25,000 (USD) to Red... As a result of the overwhelming generosity of BNI members worldwide, the BNI Foundation was able to write a twenty-five thousand dollar check to the Red Cross this week and all of the money is going directly to relief efforts in Haiti for the victims of the devastating earthquake. More... "The Time Is Now" -- New Film Features BNI's... "The Time Is Now" is an inspirational film featuring personal conversations with top leaders and experts such as Ivan Misner, Jack Canfield, Bob Proctor, and more! Watch the trailer to see an excerpt of Dr. Misner's comments on leadership. More... "Total Career Success" Radio Show Interviews... Listen in as Sheryl and Ken Dawson, co-authors of Job Search: The Total System and hosts of Total Career Success, get advice, tips, and action plans from BNI's Founder on how to leave a lasting impression and network successfully. You'll also get access to seven free job search & career advancement videos! More... BNI Poland Featured on KTV News! BNI is getting more and more attention from the media around the world and this news clip from BNI Poland is a great example of some of the fantastic press we are getting! More... Great Referrals Aren't Accidents Relying on luck or chance to bring great referrals your way is simply not going to cut it. Referrals don’t come pouring your way from a lucky roll of the dice . . . great referrals come from actively building relationships. More... Ireland's RTE News Airs Fantastic News Piece on... The Yeats chapter of BNI in Ireland tells RTE News how they have decided not to participate in the recession and how BNI is helping them generate lots of new business! More... FREE Referral Marketing Webinar on March 10th... Join John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing, as he hosts experts Ivan Misner, Bob Burg and Ben McConnell to discuss how to tap the power of referrals in your business. More... BNI Podcast Named One of the "100 Best Small... The Small Business Trends Radio program recently named the BNI Podcast the #9 Best Small Business Podcast in the Marketing and Sales Category! More... PBS "Nightly Business Report" in Miami Runs... BNI's Founder, Dr. Ivan Misner, calls this PBS news clip the "best piece on BNI (he's) ever seen" -- It's a must watch!! More... Free Teleseminar with Dr. Ivan Misner --"Going... On Monday, March 1st, at 9pm (EST), Dr. Ivan Misner will be featured on a FREE teleseminar where he will be discussing how you can turn your idea into a worldwide reality! More... BNI Visualized Makes It Easy to Invite Visitors... If you find it difficult to invite visitors to your BNI chapter because explaining the concept of BNI to others is a challenge for you, BNI Visualized is a fantastic new tool that you can use to completely solve this problem! More... BNI Members Worldwide Invited to Participate in... On Friday, February 26th, there will be a live Twitter feed broadcast via big screen at a highly anticipated BNI Big Breakfast / Members’ Day event in the UK. Help us show the world what a truly GLOBAL NETWORK BNI really is by joining the conversation now—it’s easy! Just click on the “read more” link to find out how! More... Dr. Ivan Misner Featured in Australia's "My... BNI's Founder, Dr. Ivan Misner, is featured in this month's issue of My Business -- a popular Australian magazine for business owners. More... BNI Maryland Raises Over $15,000(USD) for... 2010 marked BNI Maryland's 10th year in participating in The Polar Bear Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics and this year, members of BNI Maryland raised over $15,000 (USD) for the charity! Photo: (C) 2010 Doug Hill RightsAssist, LLC More... Members of BNI Hogarth Create a You Tube Hit! Members of BNI Hogarth belted out their “business version” of the Supertramp hit Breakfast in America as part of BNI UK's "You Tweet Challenge" and with over 2,000 (and counting...) hits on You Tube, they are now getting media attention! More... The Go-Giver Award Bob Burg, a long-time supporter of BNI and good friend of Dr. Ivan Misner, has come up with a fantastic way to honor those people in your life who can best be described as true Go-Givers! More... Be a Networking Pro and Get Professional Results Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say, as he is interviewedby Jim Blasingame on The Small Business Advocate radio program, about the the best practices you can implement in order to become a networking pro. More... Welcome to International Networking Week! Welcome to the fourth annual International Networking Week(R) (February 1st - 5th)! Click here for more information and for a list of worldwide events. Click here to watch the 2010 International Networking Week(R) video! More... Get the Real Story on Networking Groups In his latest article for Entrepreneur.com, Dr. Ivan Misner explains how to overcome the self-imposed roadblocks that hold you back from networking success. More... NETWORKING LIKE A PRO Hits #1 on the Amazon.com... Just one month after its official release, Networking Like A Pro has already hit #1 on the Amazon.com bestsellers list! More... BNI India Celebrates Five Years! BNI Headquarters is proud to congratulate BNI India on five years of growth and success! Join in the celebration by watching BNI India’s inspiring video which captures the highlights of their past five years in existence! More... AskIvanMisner.com -- What's Your Question?? If you could ask Ivan Misner just one important networking question, what would it be? Well, now you can ask away! Simply log onto www.AskIvanMisner.com and ask Dr. Misner any networking question you want! You’ll also get free access to Ivan's upcoming FREE networking teleseminar on February 16th! More... BNI Foundation Opens Haiti Earthquake Relief... BNI would like to express our sincere sorrow to the people of Haiti who have been afflicted by the recent disastrous earthquake. As a result, the BNI Foundation is opening up the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund and inviting BNI members and non-members alike to donate to the fund by clicking here. More... BNI's Founder to Present at Entrepreneur... Dr. Ivan Misner will be speaking about Networking Like A Pro at Entrepreneur Magazine's Growth 2.0 Conference in Miami Beach, Florida on January 26th -- this is a FREE event! More... Businessgyan--"The Destination for Business... Balaji Pasumarthy, Chief Catalyst of Businessgyan and Executive Director of BNI in Bangalore, India, interviews BNI's Founder about how the world's largest referral organization came to be and how BNI is changing the way the world does business. More... Grow Your Business in 2010! Expand your business by expanding your network at Get Connected 2010! Get connected to the opportunities you need to grow and thrive in today's business environment by attending this powerful seminar from January 29-31 at Miami Beach Resort and Spa! More... BNI International Members Event & BNI Australia... The BNI International Members Event will be celebrating 10 Years of BNI in Malaysia and will also be showcasing the BNI Australia Conference as part of the event! So, mark your calendar now for KL10 and get ready to network with BNI members from across the globe and hear some of the top BNI speakers in the world! More... NETWORKING LIKE A PRO Video Just Released! Not sure what the latest BNI book is all about? Check out the new video for Networking Like A Pro, featuring two of the book's authors, Dr. Ivan Misner and David Alexander! More... Watch the 2010 International Networking Week(R)... Dr. Ivan Misner's anticipated video presentation for International Networking Week® 2010 is now available for viewing on YouTube and also for downloading to your computer! Check it out for yourself and see why the week of February 1st-5th, 2010 is going to be filled with opportunity and excitement! More... BNI Austria Receives Top Media Coverage BNI was recently featured in a seven-minute segment on the most well-known business television program in Austria! More... Build a Better Networking Platform In his last three articles for Entrepreneur.com, Dr. Ivan Misner details three important referral networking topics which will help you build a healthy, strong platform on which to create a new networking strategy or improve your existing strategy. More... BNI International Directors' Conference 2009 From November 5th-7th, over 550 BNI Directors from all over the world traveled to sunny Long Beach, CA to attend the 2009 International Directors' Conference which was a rousing success! More... Free Call with Alex Mandossian and Ivan Misner... Dr. Misner is hosting a free call with world class marketing expert Alex Mandossian on Tuesday, December 1st. Everyone is invited to participate! More... Listen to the Upcoming November 18th BEING HERE... Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say, as he is interviewed by Ariel & Shya Kane of the Being Here radio show about BNI, the Givers Gain® philosophy, and being of service. More... BBC TV South East News Runs Feature on BNI! Watch this great BBC TV video piece which documents the Rochester, UK BNI Dickens chapter in action and highlights why BNI is the perfect remedy for a recession! More... "BNI Networking Secrets" CD Set Puts BNI Groups... Two recent BNI Podcast episodes, "Quantum Chapter Growth" and "Fast Track with Networking Secrets," reveal how BNI chapters in Texas are remarkably increasing their numbers of weekly referrals and significantly growing their chapters by strategically utilizing "BNI Networking Secrets." More... Business Relationships That Last We all know that businesses grow through lasting relationships and BNI-supporter Ed Wallace has written a great book called Business Relationships That Last which gives powerful advice on how to think about and build relationships that last to get the most from your networking efforts. More... Ask BNI's Founder and Chairman Any Networking... If you could ask Ivan Misner just one important networking question, what would it be? Well, now you can ask away! Simply log onto the newly launched website www.AskIvanMisner.com and ask Dr. Misner any networking question you want! More... BNI International Conference--Members from... It's BNI's 25th Anniversary and all BNI members are cordially invited to attend a very special event--our Members' Day session at the BNI International Conference! Come network with members and Directors from across the globe, hear Dr. Ivan Misner speak, attend workshops, and hear a keynote speech by Stewart Emery! More... BNI Foundation Awareness Month Is Here--Check... October is BNI Foundation Awareness Month and during the last week of this month, the BNI Foundation is spearheading a powerful and exciting, worldwide initiative called EACH 1 GIVE 1 to TEACH 1 which will benefit children and education globally! More... Anchor Your Networking with Strong Relationships In his latest article for Entrepreneur.com, Dr. Ivan Misner explains that by using strategic associations, you can keep your business afloat during economic storms. More... Just Listen--Discover the Secret to Getting... The new book Just Listen by long-time BNI supporter and friend of Dr. Ivan Misner, Mark Goulston, teaches people everywhere how to effectively use the simple act of really listening to get through to anyone! More... Foreign Secretary to the UK Government Visits... On Friday, August 28th, RH David Miliband, Foreign Secretary to the UK government, paid a visit to the UK Cookson BNI Chapter! More... The BNI Foundation Announces the EACH 1 GIVE 1... October, BNI Foundation Awareness Month, is just around the corner and during the last week of the month of October, the BNI Foundation will be spearheading a powerful and exciting, worldwide initiative called EACH 1 GIVE 1 to TEACH 1 which will benefit children and education globally! More... "The National Networker" -- Get the Networking... The National Networker is a fantastic networking resource featuring networking columns from almost 40 networking experts including BNI's Founder & Chairman, Dr. Ivan Misner. More... Help! I'm an Introvert! In his latest article for Entrepreneur.com, Dr. Ivan Misner explains that by enhancing strengths and minimizing weaknesses, anyone can be a good networker. More... BNI Visualized -- Invite Visitors to Your BNI... If it’s a challenge to invite guests to your BNI chapter because either people are resistant or you find it difficult to explain BNI, then BNI Visualized (created by BNI member Steven Lin, of 2Q Creations) is your solution! More... Get Connected to Lisa Nichols and Friends On Wednesday, September 23rd, Lisa Nichols, Bob Burg, Roxanne Emmerich, and Janet Attwood will all be speaking at a powerful event in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is one event that is guaranteed not to disappoint! More... THE 29% SOLUTION Named One of the "30 Best... The 29% Solution, co-authored by Dr. Ivan Misner and Michelle R. Donovan, has been selected as one of the "30 Best Business Books of 2009" by Soundview Executive Book Summaries(R)! More... WealthNet TV Gets the Story on BNI At the Speakers & Authors Networking Group (SANG)meeting in Las Vegas earlier this year, Dr. Misner was interviewed by Maria Ngo of WealthNet TV about BNI and networking. More... 3 Common Delusions About Referral Sources Late last month, Entrepreneur.com posted a great article by Dr. Ivan Misner on three pitfalls you must avoid if you want to create meaningful relationships . . . More... Online Television Show, "A BraveHeart View,"... Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say, as he is interviewed by a A BraveHeart View's panel of hosts, about BNI, networking, and more! More... BNI Featured in Australia's "Townsville... During Dr. Misner's visit to Australia earlier this month, the Townsville Bulletin ran a front page article on BNI’s word-of-mouth networking system and how BNI is helping business people in Australia grow their business and prosper! More... BNI Foundation Funds Education by Donating to... The California Business Venture 2009 project recently received a Givers Gain(R) Grant for $1,000.00 which has provided two computers to run California Business Venture's business simulation program. More... July 27th-30th Virtual Abundance Expo Coming up this month, over 12 world thought leaders, teachers, and inspirational luminaries will be in your living room or your home office for an entire week! . . .You've been invited by BNI's own Dr. Ivan Misner (one of the Expo's speakers) to be among the first to explore the Virtual Abundance Expo! More... BNI Thailand National Conference 2009 The BNI Thailand National Conference (TNC2009) is coming up on August 7th and with over 1,000 BNI members and visitors expected to attend, it's bound to be an amazing event! More... The July Issue of SuccessNet is Now Live! SuccessNet is BNI's monthly international newsletter and if you haven't been reading it then you're missing out! Subscription is absolutely FREE and each online issue is packed full of great networking information and education! This month's issue is now live so be sure to check it out! More... Know What NOT To Do: The Top 10 Ways to Totally... Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say, as he is interviewed by Jim Blasingame on The Small Business Advocate radio program, about the ten things you should never do if you want to succeed at networking. More... Do You Have the Traits of a Master Networker? What do the master networkers of the business world do differently than the rest of us? An international survey went out to answer that question and came up with some very interesting results. More... BNI Foundation Awards High School Student with... The BNI Foundation awarded the Misner Leadership Scholarship to Yadira Cabral on June 10th at Gladstone High School. More... Check Out BNI's International Newsletter! SuccessNet is BNI's monthly international newsletter and if you haven't been reading it then you're missing out! Subscription is absolutely FREE and each online issue is packed full of great networking information and education! More... Get the Most From Your Written Testimonials Make it standard practice to ask clients and contacts for testimonials and you'll build your credibility and your business. More... Great Interview about BNI on the "Coaching for... Last month, Warren Rutherford, host of the Coaching for Success radio show, interviewed Linda Macedonio, BNI Executive Director for Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island, about BNI and what makes BNI so successful. Check out the recording of this great interview which Dr. Ivan Misner calls "informative, interesting, and well done." More... BNI Foundation Gives Pennsylvania School the... The Holy Child Academy in Drexel Hill, PA recently received a Givers Gain(R) Grant for $943.50 so that teacher Lettie Switzer may purchase Orff musical instruments for their 215 kindergarten through 8th grade students. More... Who's Got Your Back -- Achieve Success by... The new book, Who's Got Your Back, by BNI supporter and friend of Dr. Ivan Misner, Keith Ferrazzi, teaches people everywhere how to achieve success in any field or endeavor by creating an inner circle of trusted relationships that won't let you fail. More... Banish Awkward Introductions at Networking Events Have you ever noticed how introducing yourself to strangers at a business networking event can be nerve wracking, but meeting strangers when you’re hosting a party at your house, or an event on behalf of your organization is no problem at all? There's a good reason for that ... More... Become a Networking Mentor It's common knowledge that if you want to improve your skill, you should teach someone else. So why not try helping others with the networking strategies that you've found successful? More... RSS Ray Interview 5-20-09 -- How to Effectively... Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say, as he is interviewed by Brian Offenberger (a.k.a. "RSS Ray") on the Online Marketing with RSS Ray radio show, about how to network effectively online. More... 2009 BNI U.S. National Conference -- Attendees... When BNI held the United States National Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this month, BNI Wisconsin Executive Director Dave Zemer and the entire BNI Wisconsin team made sure that the 300 BNI Directors in attendance got a healthy dose of Midwest hospitality along with the 21/2 jam-packed days of BNI training and networking that they had signed up for. More... Use the GAINS Exchange to Win Referrals Most businesspeople involved in networking would obviously like to increase the amount of referrals they receive, but surprisingly few of them are strategic in the way they approach the that goal... More... Jim Blasingame Interviews Dr. Ivan Misner about... Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say, as he is interviewed by Jim Blasingame on The Small Business Advocate radio program, about whether or not networking works for introverts. More... "The Way Out" -- How to Beat the Recession BNI members around the world have vowed to "refuse to participate in a recession" and now there is a brand new e-book out, co-authored by Dr. Ivan Misner and eleven of the world's foremost authorities on business and success, which tells people everywhere exactly how to be recession proof! More... BNI Featured on BayNews9.com as Powerful Tool... Florida based BayNews9.com recently ran a story on how BNI is helping Florida business owners stay afloat during these tough economic times with a powerful strategy of refusing to participate in a recession. More... BNI Foundation Opens Italy Earthquake Relief Fund BNI would like to express our sincere sorrow to the people of Italy who have been touched by the recent earthquake in L’Aquila. As a result, the BNI Foundation is opening up the “Italy Earthquake Relief Fund” and inviting BNI members and non-members alike to donate to the fund. More... Bill Jawitz's In-depth Interview with Dr. Ivan... Bill Jawitz is featuring his powerful interview with Dr. Ivan Misner about BNI as this month's highlighted Thought Leader Interview on Success Track ESQ. Packed with great information and insights, you can listen to it in audio format online, read the transcript online, download the PDF of the transcript, or download the MP3 audio! More... Dr. Ivan Misner Becomes New Columnist for... Dr. Misner is now a contributing columnist for the Croatian based Livingstone magazine. Check out his first featured article about the importance of education and continuous learning. More... April 2nd-10th--Special Offer for BNI... BNI has always embraced and promoted a culture of learning and now Dr. Ivan Misner has negotiated a special arrangement with iLearningGlobal.tv to give BNI members three full days of access to the world's largest, highest quality online library of professional and personal education! More... "The Last Millionaire" and BNI Twelve of the UK's most successful entrepreneurs completed this year on a TV series called "The Last Millionaire" and BNI played a huge part in the success of one of the contenders, providing primetime proof that networking really works! More... BNI Spotlighted in "American Executive" Magazine! Just last month, American Executive magazine ran an article entitled "Best-Known Secret," as its corporate spotlight article and it's all about BNI and word-of-mouth marketing -- be sure to check it out! More... Video of Hungary Launch! Earlier this month we announced that BNI Hungary launched in February, marking the existence of BNI in 42 countries - now you can watch the video! More... Entrepreneur.com-Two New Networking Articles! For great networking advice, check out Dr. Misner's latest articles on Entrepreneur.com: "Desperation Isn't Referable" and "Word-of-Mouth Marketing Can Bite Back." More... New CD "Legends in Excellence™--The Series"... This new CD features specific, actionable advice from 20 of the most influential success authorities in the world including Dr. Ivan Misner, Zig Ziglar, Denis Waitley, Stephen M.R. Covey, Dr. John Demartini, and more! More... All BNI Members Invited to Come Hear Dr. Ivan... Come to fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada from March 19th-21st to hear Dr. Misner speak, along with thirteen more of the world's foremost thought leaders, business luminaries, authors, and strategists! If you can't make it to Vegas, you're always welcome to listen in on a FREE telebridge where Ivan will discuss the right networking mind-set & skill set. More... BNI Launches 41st and 42nd Countries! Just last month, BNI launched in both Brazil and Hungary, marking the existence of BNI in 42 countries! More... OMG, I'm an Introvert!? If you're an introvert or you know somebody who is, you need to read the latest BNI blog entry! More... UK BNI Member Writes Song About BNI! At a Big Breakfast event in London last week, during the 3rd annual International Networking Week(R), BNI member Richard Swan performed a highly creative, inspiring, and entertaining song about BNI, to the tune of Don McLean's "American Pie". More... Dr. Ivan Misner Gives Advice on Online... In his latest show on online business TV network yourBusinessChannel, Dr. Ivan Misner shares his advice on what to be aware of when getting started with online social networking. More... BNI Networking Secrets Are No Longer a Secret! Hear what people are saying about the BNI Networking Secrets CD curriculum! More... New TV Show on the Six Degrees of Seperation Myth If you’ve ever entertained the idea that you don’t need to make an effort to network because you believe that everyone in the world is connected by a mere six degrees of separation, think again. Watch Dr. Misner’s latest TV show on yourBusinessChannel.com! More... Entrepreneur.com - New Networking Article! In Dr. Misner’s latest article for Entrepreneur.com, he explains why discounting even one potential networking opportunity can be disastrous. More... Build Business Credibility as an Author - New... Writing and publishing articles is an incredibly powerful way for businesspeople to establish their credibility and build their profile, says Dr Ivan Misner on his latest business TV show on yourBusinessChannel.com. More... Hong Kong Magazine Features In-depth Interview... In November of 2008, a Hong Kong business magazine ran a full length article on BNI as its cover story! More... You Never Know Who People Know! One of the biggest mistakes you can make in networking is to dismiss someone too early and not pursue the relationship because you assume they have nothing to offer you as a result of their professional background or some other reason. More... BNI Featured in French Trade Magazine The November 2008 edition of Artisans Mag, a magazine for the trades professions published in France, featured an article about a plumber who is a BNI chapter member. He indicates that he received over 100,000 Euros worth of business in his first year in BNI. More... YourBusinessChannel Features New Video on... Your Business Channel, a website dedicated to bringing you TV shows packed with top tips from the world’s business leaders is now featuring a new video with Dr. Ivan Misner, and they are also giving businesses everywhere a once in a lifetime opportunity via the Million Dollar Challenge contest! More... Watch the 2009 International Networking Week Video Dr. Ivan Misner’s anticipated video presentation for International Networking Week™ 2009 is available for you to view now and also for you to download to your computer! Check it out for yourself and see why the week of February 2nd – 6th, 2009 is going to be filled with opportunity and excitement! More... CNNMoney.com Runs Article on BNI! In a recent article entitled “Be a Better Networker,” journalist Annie Fisher interviews Dr. Ivan Misner about BNI and the value of networking in an economic downturn. More... Jim Blasingame Interviews Dr. Ivan Misner about... Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say, as he is interviewed by Jim Blasingame on The Small Business Advocate radio program, about the Barack Obama campaign and why small businesses can take a good lesson from it. More... Use Small Actions to Get Big Results When it comes to creating relationships with other companies, take a long-term approach. More... Top 10 Sales Articles--Dr. Misner's Article... Please take a minute to vote online for Dr. Misner’s article, “The 10 Commandments of Networking,” which is in competition with articles written by eleven other authors for the esteemed spot as The Sales Corporation’s #1 sales article of 2008! More... "BNI Networking Secrets" CD Set--Take Your... The newest addition to the del Fuego Audio Car Coach CD Curriculum featuring Dr. Ivan Misner allows you to gain over 2 decades of networking experience in less than 3 hours! If you want to take your business to the next level, then the BNI Networking Secrets CD Set is a great place to start--and that's no secret! More... Frank DeRaffele Jr. Interviews Michelle R.... Don’t miss the December 15th Entrepreneurial Excellence Radio Show broadcast where host Frank De Raffele Jr. will be interviewing Michelle R. Donovan, Dr. Misner’s co-author for the best-selling book The 29% Solution: 52 Weekly Networking Success Strategies. More... STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS Making its worldwide debut today, Strategies for Success by Brett Baughman and Chanel Ware is a step-by-step collection of insights to help you enhance your performance in business and life. More... International Networking Week Conference: Get... The Get Connected 2009 conference is open to all networkers; BNI Members, Directors, and all Entrepreneurs who believe in the Power of Networking. Now is the time to learn more, build stronger skills, stronger relationships and earn more. Register today at www.GetConnnected09. More... Develop a Magnetic Personality Every person has a little magnetism already inside him or her. Learn how to leverage it to draw in more business. More... Leading UK Newspaper Publishes Piece on BNI's... A recent edition of The Daily Telegraph, the national broadsheet newspaper with the highest circulation in the UK, contained a write up entitled “Refuseniks of the Recession Unite” about BNI’s “I refuse to participate in a recession” button. More... BNI's International Directors' Conference 2008 From November 13th – 15th, over 500 BNI Directors from all over the world traveled to sunny Long Beach, CA to attend the 2008 BNI International Directors’ Conference. Many attendees said it was even better than last year, which had previously been labeled as the best conference yet to date! More... BNI Foundation Receives Phenomenal Support from... The BNI-Misner Foundation was featured at the recent BNI International Directors' Conference in Long Beach, CA, over the weekend of November 14-16 and the results were nothing short of astonishing! More... Remember The Ice Book Released - Author... Remember the Ice . . . and Other Paradigm Shifts is an essential tool for accomplishing more goals because it teaches you to articulate your thoughts and convey your message in a clear, precise manner. You will eliminate confusion and gain confidence in your message, and ultimately attract more of what you want. More... Message to BNI Members From the Founder, Dr.... I don’t need to tell you that these are difficult financial times in many countries. It’s not easy to stay focused while economic pundits talk of disasters and pending disasters, both real and imagined. But the truth is, if we want to thrive during these times, that’s exactly what we must do – stay focused. More... BNI Mentioned in K.T. Jones' New Book: 80 POUND... K.T. Jones’ new motivational survival guide for entrepreneurs and small business owners, 80 Pound Chimp or 800 Pound Gorilla—Which One Are You?,makes mention of BNI and Dr. Ivan Misner on pages 105-111! More... BNI International Conference - Members Invited! Don’t miss this great opportunity to network with members from Southern California and Directors from across the globe, hear Dr. Ivan Misner speak, attend workshops, and hear a keynote speech by Brian Tracy! More... Canada.com Features Article on THE 29% SOLUTION Canada.com recently ran an article entitled “The Six Degrees of Separation of Networking” which mentions BNI and highlights The 29% Solution, the latest book in the BNI family of books. More... "Success From Home" Magazine Talks 'Givers... In the October 2008 issue of Success From Home magazine, Todd Eliason interviews Dr. Ivan Misner about BNI’s founding philosophy in an article entitled “Success Starts with Win-Win.” More... Jim Blasingame Interviews Dr. Ivan Misner about... Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say, as he is interviewedby Jim Blasingame on The Small Business Advocate radio program, about how to become part of the 29% of people who actually get networking right and therefore find more success. More... BNI in "Hispanic Enterprise" Magazine BNI’s Dr. Ivan Misner was recently interviewed by Sara Fernández Cendón for an article in Hispanic Enterprise magazine entitled “Deconstructing Networking: Making Real Connections Will Help Your Business Grow.” The article talks about BNI, the Givers Gain philosophy, and how to grow your business and your network. More... All You Need Is A Good Idea! - How To Create... The new book, All You Need Is A Good Idea!, by Jay Heyman promotes BNI and teaches small business owners everywhere how to create the ideas needed to stand out in the marketplace, build market share, get publicity, make businesses appear larger than they really are, and make competition nervous—all while actually having fun! More... BNI Highlighted in the Los Angeles Times! BNI’s Founder & Chairman Dr. Ivan Misner was interviewed earlier this month in an article featured in the “Solve Anything with Dr. Mark” column in the Los Angeles Times career section. More... The 29% Solution Hits the Wall Street Journal's... The 29% Solution, BNI’s latest book,has officially achieved bestseller recognition on the Wall Street Journal’s best-sellers list! More... 2008 Referral Expo! 15 world-class marketing experts will share their best referral strategies via a FREE telebridge series taking place on successive weekday evenings from September 22nd-October 10th. Register now! Space is limited and you do not want to miss this!! More... What Is Business Networking Anyway? Business networking is more than showing up and shaking hands; it’s about being proactive. More... Free Networking Resources for BNI Members! When was the last time you checked out the BNI Networking Now Blog, the BNI Podcast, or the Entrepreneur.com archive of networking articles written by BNI’s Founder Dr. Ivan Misner? All of these are easily accessible, extremely informative, and FREE networking resources!! More... Jim Blasingame Interviews Dr. Ivan Misner about... Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say, as he is interviewedby Jim Blasingame on The Small Business Advocate radio program, about how taking the hard path in business and life often actually makes things easier. More... Podcast - THE 29% SOLUTION The 29% Solution is set to hit bookstore shelves and online book stores on September 1st. Listen to this brand new podcast and find out why co-authors Dr. Ivan Misner and Michelle Donovan think this book is a fantastic resource for networkers everywhere, not just in regard to business but also in every aspect of life. More... Getting More Referrals There are plenty of opportunities to develop quality referrals—you just have to learn how to make the most of them. More... BNI Kenya Launches Second Chapter! On July 30th, 2008, the second BNI Kenya chapter, the Faida chapter, was launched! More... Podcast Interview: MySuccessGateway.com... In this informative podcast, you’ll hear Jim Peake’s recent interview with Dr. Ivan Misner which addresses topics such as the principles of success, word-of-mouth marketing, BNI and much more! More... Three Day 'Wealth Dynamics' Event - 200 FREE... Dr. Ivan Misner is offering BNI Members across the globe free tickets (Valued at $1490 USD each!!) to Roger Hamilton’s Wealth Dynamics event in Las Vegas in September. Only 200 free tickets are available and once they’re gone, they’re gone—book now to get your free ticket! More... "Small Business CEO" Magazine Launches--In... Small Business CEO magazine launched on August 1st, 2008 and ran a fantastic, in-depth interview with BNI’s Founder & Chairman, Dr. Ivan Misner, as its cover story. This two-part interview containing a wealth of information on networking is not to be missed! More... New Book, 21 DAYS TO CREATING YOUR DREAM LIFE,... 21Days to Creating Your Dream Life by Stephen Mark recommends BNI as a tool for creating a better, more successful life! More... International Networking Week Conference: Get... The first-ever International Networking Week 3-day Conference is coming in 2009! It will be a conference for networkers worldwide, held in St. Pete Beach, Florida, February 6-8, 2009. More... TheStreet.com Mentions BNI in Article on Social... The recent article “Ten Ways to Get Into the Right Clique for Networking” on TheStreet.com, looks to BNI for networking know-how. More... How to Network Your Way up the Corporate Ladder Forbes.com recently ran an article entitled “How to Network Your Way up the Corporate Ladder,” featuring great advice from networking experts such as BNI’s Founder Dr. Ivan Misner, author Jan Vermeiren, and author Janet White. More... New Book Does for Business Growth What "The... If you’ve been looking for the answer on how to grow your business, achieve financial freedom and live an extraordinary life, you owe it to yourself to check out John Assaraf and Murray Smith’s new book, The Answer. More... Video Interview: Dr. Ivan Misner Discusses BNI... Watch the ten minute video of Dr. Sally Witt interviewing BNI’s Founder & Chairman about BNI and what it takes to be successful. More... Good Customer Service Alone Doesn't Win Referrals Don’t wait around for your excellent service to pay off. Instead, build a network for word-of-mouth marketing. More... Two Directors from BNI Scotland Journey to BNI... Colin Read and Iain Whyte left Scotland on June 17th to travel to New York where they began their 3,230 mile coast-to-coast motorcycle trip on June 28th to raise money for the Moebius Research Trust, a charity working to combat a rare congenital disorder. You can help out by going to their website and donating. More... BNI Foundation Funds Chemistry Lab for... The BNI Foundation recently donated $5,000 (USD) to build a chemistry lab for a secondary school with sixty students in Ometepec, Mexico. The lab has been named the BNI Chemistry Lab. More... "Chance of a Lifetime" Entrepreneurial... A team of business experts which would cost more than a million dollars is set to help entrepreneurs around the globe in a new online TV series from yourBusinessChannel. Ahead of the launch, show producers are calling for businesses to fill 25 “hot seats” to get direct input into their businesses from the Million Dollar Team. More... THE 29% SOLUTION - New Video! Watch the new video where Dr. Ivan Misner and Michelle R. Donovan discuss their brand new book, The 29% Solution. More... Get Noticed...Get Referrals Jill Lublin’s new book, Get Noticed . . . Get Referrals,is an excellent tool to help you get noticed and become influential and it mentions BNI as a great way to get referrals! More... BNI Worldwide Members Event -KL08 Achieved... If you missed out on the 2008 BNI Worldwide Members Event in Kuala Lumpur, read on to get the scoop on what happened. But, be forewarned, it’s going to make you want to start making plans to attend the next event in 2010! More... New Weekly Referral Marketing Tip Segment on... Frank De Raffele and Dr. Ivan Misner have teamed up to bring a weekly radio segment entitled “The Referral Marketing Tip” to a worldwide audience. Make sure to check out the show every week for a hot new networking tip! More... Dr. Ivan Misner Talks Networking on Bizz Buzz... Listen to this recent podcast where Dr. Misner talks with Michael Maher about the facts surrounding networking, why it’s particularly important right now, and how networking can bring benefits that even seasoned networkers may not be aware of. More... Truths for More Effective Networking See Dr. Ivan Misner's networking column in My Business magazine, one of Australia’s leading business publications. More... BrokerIPTV Interview Highlights BNI! In a segment about Gen X-ers and Gen Y-ers who consistently produce a high level of business, BrokerIPTV interviews BNI Member Brian Macmillan about BNI and how it an essential tool in generating more business. More... A Referral Doesn't Mean Closed Sales You shouldn’t skip steps in the sales process, even with a recommendation. Here’s how you can make the most of your leads. More... Mickey and Minnie Mouse Attend BNI Conference! When BNI held the United States National Conference in Orlando, Florida this month, Mickey and Minnie made sure that the 350 BNI Directors in attendance got a healthy dose of Disney hospitality along with the 21/2 jam-packed days of BNI training and networking that they had signed up for. More... BNI Launches 38th and 39th Countries On April 22, 2008, BNI launched in both Kenya and Korea, marking the existence of BNI in 39 countries! More... New BNI Promotional Video from BNI Canada! BNI British Columbia, Canada has created an excellent new video to promote BNI! Share this 3 minute video to help stimulate interest in BNI! More... Jim Blasingame Interviews Misner, Dominguez,... Last week, for The Small Business Advocate radio program, Jim Blasingame recorded exciting interviews with BNI’s Founder & Chairman, BNI’s CEO, Mike Macedonio of the Referral Institute, and BNI Directors Connie Hinton, John Meyer, and Hazel Walker. More... BNI Portugal on Annie Armen Radio Show Listen to the May 13th broadcast of the Annie Armen Radio Show as “Hurricane Annie” interviews BNI Portugal’s National Director Hélder Falcão and BNI Mondego Chapter Member Tiago Cunha. More... Entrepreneurial Excellence Radio Show to... Don’t miss the May 26th Entrepreneurial Excellence Radio Show broadcast where host Frank De Raffele will be interviewing BNI’s own Founder and Chairman, Dr. Ivan Misner! More... BNI Bikers Unite Ride for Charity! BNI is calling all bikers to unite against cancer — ride, network and save a life! Everyone is invited to participate and donate! More... Teleseminar with Dr. Ivan Misner and Michael Port Listen to the Beyond Booked Solid Teleseminar and discover how to build a bigger, better business that pays you more while you work less! More... BNI Highlighted in Today's Financial Women... BNI’s Founder & Chairman Dr. Ivan Misner and BNI Executive Director Hazel Walker recently contributed to an article in Today’s Financial Women entitled “Network Like a Professional: Go beyond exchanging business cards to building relationships.” More... Practice Makes Perfect Networking Implement the two simple strategies outlined in Dr. Ivan Misner’s latest Entrepreneur.com article and watch the referrals pour in! More... Remember the Ice Program Gives BNI Discount and... "Remember the Ice" is an essential tool for accomplishing more goals because it teaches you to articulate your thoughts and convey your message in a clear, precise manner. You will eliminate confusion and gain confidence in your message, and ultimately attract more of what you want. More... Sales Quenchers Sales Quenchers is a revolutionary sales training system that helps individual salespeople and sales organizations increase sales, deal sizes and profit margins by providing on-demand sales solutions both online and also to any cell phone! More... Jim Blasingame Interviews Dr. Ivan Misner about... Listen to what Dr. Ivan Misner has to say, as he is interviewedby Jim Blasingame on The Small Business Advocate radio program, about the networking component involved in the idea of giving back and how you can take your charitable giving to the next level with a foundation. More... New Book STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT Mentions BNI! The biggest challenge for any business is getting noticed, and Step into the Spotlight: a Guide to Getting Noticed can catapult your business and brand into a starring role! More... BNI Director Frank De Raffele Jr. to Host... You can’t afford to miss out on this brand new, FREE, educational resource which features interviews with the world’s top entrepreneurs and authors, education, tips and insights on how to manage and grow a successful business, and a weekly BNI Member of the Week Success Story! More... Customize Your Referral Strategies To optimize sales, learn to tailor your networking approach to different personality types and occassions. More... BNI Members Have Opportunity to Participate in... Take 5 minutes of your day to seize the opportunity to be part of an important worldwide business survey initiated by www.yourbusinesschannel.com, the online TV channel which features several shows including Dr. Ivan Misner, and receive a summary of findings on “the biggest problems in business” along with other useful goodies in return! CLICK HERE to complete the short questionnaire. More... Members From Around the World Are Invited to... Don’t miss this great opportunity to network with members and directors from across the globe, hear Dr. Ivan Misner speak, attend workshops, and hear a keynote speech by Jim Blasingame! More... The Givers Gain® Philosophy Thrives at the... With a new motto and new programs, the BNI Foundation is “Changing the Business World of Tomorrow Through Education Today.” More... Salesopedia - The World of Sales from A to Z! Where can you find everything you need to know about sales? The Salesopedia website! More... Have You Listened to the Exciting New Episodes... If you haven’t listened to the BNI Podcast lately, then what are you waiting for?? New networking insights and predictions, special guests, and much, much more are awaiting you at BNIPodcast.com! More... YourBusinessChannel Features New Video... Your Business Channel, a website dedicated to bringing you TV shows packed with top tips from the world’s business leaders is now featuring a new video with Dr. Ivan Misner, who they refer to as the “International Networking Guru.” More... BNI's 2008 International Networking Week... BNI is excited to announce that the 2nd Annual International Networking Week celebration, which took place February 4th—8th, 2008, was a worldwide success which gained global recognition! More... Jim Blasingame Interviews Dr. Ivan Misner about... To kick off International Networking Week this year, Dr. Ivan Misner was interviewed on the first day of the week long celebration by Jim Blasingame on The Small Business Advocate radio program. Listen to what Dr. Misner has to say about his thoughts and predictions regarding the worldwide impact of the 2nd annual International Networking Week; then watch for the next BNI news brief which will summarize the after-the-fact statistics and successes of 2008’s International Networking Week celebration! More... Dr. Ivan Misner Featured In 10-Week... For the first time in business and marketing history, 10 of the world’s most respected and successful business and marketing speakers, consultants, businesspeople, and authors are coming together in one power-packed, FREE teleseminar series! You do not want to miss this!! More... Stop Blaming Your Network Not getting the referrals you want? Stop pointing fingers and start taking charge of your company’s success. More... The Wall Street Journal Names BNI in List of... In an article entitled “A Look at High-Performing Franchises,” The Wall Street Journal names BNI as one of the 25 franchise high performers. More... BNI Releases Year End Statistics for 2007! In 2007, BNI reached the 100,000 member mark and the 5,000 chapter mark!! As BNI’s CEO Norm Dominguez put it, BNI had “a remarkable 2007 . . . the tone has been set for 2008!” Make sure and share the statistics on the next page during International Networking Week events. After all, what better way to demonstrate that business networking truly is international than with these phenomenal statistics?? More... BNI Worldwide Members Event - Kuala Lumpur 2008 So what is this Members Event that you keep hearing so much about? Well, those who went in 2006 can tell you that it’s an event not to be missed and that you should book your spot now because it will sell out well in advance! More... Getting Referred By Friends and Family Will people who like, care about and respect you always refer business to you? Not necessarily . . . Read Dr. Ivan Misner’s latest Entrepreneur.com article to find out why. More... Don't Miss Out on February's Networking Masters... Attention: Entrepreneurs, Business Owners & Independent Professionals! Get ready to dramatically improve your networking skills and multiply your referral business this year by attending the 2008 Networking Masters TeleSummit from February 6th-8th! To visit the Networking Masters Website now, please go to: http://www.thenetworkingmasters.com/. More... Find Out the Details of International... Are you anxious to find out exactly when and in what locations International Networking Week activities will be celebrated worldwide this year? There’s an easy way to get all the details! More... NEW BNI Networking Secrets CD Set - On Special... The newest addition to the del Fuego Audio Car Coach CD Curriculum featuring Dr. Ivan Misner allows you to gain over 2 decades of networking experience in less than 3 hours! If you want to take your business to the next level, then the BNI Networking Secrets CD Set is a great place to start! More... Dr. Ivan Misner Featured in Upcoming Film "The... The advance trailer for this powerful new film which features conversations with world renowned visionaries, inspirational authors, philanthropists, environmentalists and social entrepreneurs is now online—watch it now! More... Online Video: Dr. Misner Talks about Promote A... Having a book in print gives you a certain amount of credibility and visibility, but for gaining the national spotlight and the opportunity to talk about your products or services—nothing beats a bestselling book. So how can your book achieve bestseller status? Watch this new video in which Dr. Misner explains how he became a bestselling author with Promote A Book. More... International Networking Week/Day February 4th - 8th is the official week to recognize one of the most important ways that people can build their business — networking! International Networking Week is right around the corner. Last year, thousands of people from around the world recognized the week and even more are expected to recognize it this year. More... BNI Alabama Video Helps You Market Your Chapter! Have you ever had a hard time explaining BNI to interested business associates or acquaintances? Now you can let BNI Alabama’s video about BNI do the talking for you! More... Referral Quality Beats Quantity In his latest Entrepreneur.com article, Dr. Ivan Misner explains why it is much more important to focus on referral quality rather than quantity. More... NETWORKING INSIGHT Interview with Dr. Misner Jason Jacobsohn of Networking Insight, a blog site devoted to dialogue about effective relationship building for business and life, interviewed Dr. Ivan Misner on December 4th about effective business networking, BNI, branding, and much, much more. Visit the Networking Insight Website to read the interview! More... Let's Connect!-A Practical Way for Highly... “It takes insight and action to be a great networker,” says Dr. Ivan Misner, “and Let’s Connect, the new book by Jan Vermeiren, offers not only valuable insight into networking, it also explains simple actions and steps which will enable you to stay in touch with people in a way that is effective, efficient, and fun.” More... Networking and the Sexes Survey Have you ever wondered if men and women approach networking differently? We did! You are invited to participate in an innovative online survey to study this fascinating idea—Try it now! More... New Feature on BNI.com Automatically Sends BNI... Would you like to have the latest BNI News automatically uploaded to your website each week? Now you can! More... Less Networking Can Mean More Dr. Ivan Misner’s latest Entrepreneur.com article explains why cultivating the relationships you have is more effective than planting yourself at more events. More... Chris Witting Interviews Dr. Ivan Misner on... Sales are the keys to success in just about any business. But how do you or your staff learn to sell? Dr. Ivan Misner’s recent radio interview with Chris Witting on the “Tracking Business Leaders” show discusses this very question and is now available for listening at the TalkZone.com site. More... Out of Line - Online! Have you ever been in a situation where someone uses the impersonal nature of online communication as an excuse to behave inappropriately? Read the latest BNI blog which discusses this very issue. More... BNI Worldwide Members Event - Kuala Lumpur 2008 If you’ve ever thought about doing business internationally, then you can’t afford to miss the 2008 BNI Worldwide Members Event in Kuala Lumpur! More... BNI-Misner Foundation Opens Wildfire Relief Fund The BNI-Misner Foundation has opened a fund for the Red Cross wildfire relief efforts in response to the many devastating wildfires that are currently ravaging much of Southern California. More... BNI Mexico Launches New Chapter! Congratulations to BNI Mexico on launching its second chapter on October 9th!! More... The Passion Test! Passion is the key to success, but how do you discover your passions? How do you create a passionate, purpose-filled life? More... Why Referral Marketing Works Think cold-calling is the most effective way to snag customers? Read Dr. Misner’s latest article on Entrepreneur.com and learn why trying referral marketing will catch you a new batch of clients! More... New Relationship Between BNI and AskJim.Biz! Now, in addition to Dr. Misner being the main contributor of networking expertise to the AskJim.Biz network of answers on small business, BNI has co-branded sites with AskJim.Biz! More... BNI International Conference Members' Day Don’t miss this great opportunity to network with members from Southern California and Directors from across the globe, hear Dr. Ivan Misner speak, attend workshops, and hear a keynote speech by Jack Canfield! More... Masters of Sales on The New York Times... Masters of Sales has officially achieved bestseller recognition on The New York Times Book Review! More... Masters of Sales Hits #1 on The Wall Street... After hitting #1 on the Amazon.com bestseller list and making it into the USA Today list of bestsellers on September 19th, Masters of Sales has now made it to #1 on the Wall St. Journal’s best-selling book list! More... Dr. Ivan Misner Now Writing For CEO Online BNI’s Founder & Chairman Dr. Ivan Misner is now a main contributor to CEO Online’s impressive library of articles written by esteemed business professionals from around the world. More... Central Valley Business Times Audio Interview... Central Valley Business Times Interviews BNI’s Founder & Chairman about Masters of Sales in a new online mp3 audio. More... New BNI Podcast Announces Release of Masters of... Listen to episode #20 of the official BNI Podcast for details on the recent release of BNI’s 10th book! More... Small Biz America Radio Online Interviews... In this new online interview, host David Wolf chats with Dr. Ivan Misner on how BNI was born and why it works so well, in addition to getting Ivan’s predictions on the future of networking and much more! More... What Does BNI Mean to Me?—Video from BNI UK Check out BNI UK's fantastic online video featuring powerful testimonials from several members of BNI UK(http://www.bni-europe.com/uk/what-bni-means.php). More... Salespeople Don't Live Off Referrals Alone Dr. Ivan Misner’s latest article for Entrepreneur.com explains why you cannot leave your sales skills by the wayside, even if you’re getting all the referrals you need. More... Watch the New Video About Masters of Sales,... Watch and listen as Misner and Morgan talk about their highly anticipated, soon-to-be-released book, Masters of Sales! More... Now Available Online - MP3 and Downloadable 30... The Small Business Advocate website has now made Jim Blasingame’s informative interviews with BNI’s Founder & Chairman available in downloadable and Mp3 formats! More... James Ray's Science of Success Learning... Learn how to achieve success and create true wealth from Dr. Ivan Misner's fellow Transformational Leadership Council member, James Arthur Ray - one of the main teachers in the movie "The Secret." More... Watch Your Word of Mouth In his latest article for Entrepreneur.com, Dr. Ivan Misner explains what you can do to ensure that word-of-mouth marketing is working in your favor and not against you. More... MastersBooks.Com is Now Live! Check out http://www.MastersBooks.com, the new website which features all three books in the Masters Series! More... Bard Press Conducts Survey on Speed—Does It... Bard Press, the publisher for several BNI books, is conducting a very interesting short survey on how our fast-paced world and its modern technological advancements affect our success and happiness. Have you ever thought about how this age of speed affects you? Take The Age of Speed Survey Now! More... Announcing the 2007 BNI Trip to New Orleans! Join BNI’s Member Extravaganza winners on a 4-day, 3-night trip to exciting New Orleans from October 19th—October 22nd, 2007 and stay at the fabulous Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter! More... BNI Mentioned in Susan RoAne’s How to Work a... Susan RoAne's How to Work a Room, the seminal book on interacting in social settings, has recently been updated and mentions BNI! More... BNI Reaches the 100,000 Member Mark! During the third week of June, BNI hit a tremendous milestone in our history. The organization passed the 100,000 member mark! More... BNI’s 2007 U.S. National Conference Draws... This year’s U.S. National Conference in Bethesda, Maryland boasted 350 attendees and was a huge success! More... BNI Is Now Forming In Brazil! The very first ever BNI events in Brazil were celebrated in São Paulo, the fourth largest city in the world, in May, promising to generate a wealth of unique new business opportunities internationally! Left to right: Hélder Falcão, Hélder Fonseca, João Marques, Graça Ramos, Pérola Alva More... Live Oak Studio Produces Rare Interview with... Most of us have heard interviews where Dr. Misner tells the story of how BNI started; but have you ever heard BNI’s Founder tell what influenced him early on in his life and gave him the confidence to strive for success? Listen to the interview to hear this story and more . . . More... Why Introverts Can Be Great Networkers Being an introvert is NOT a networking handicap—in some ways, it’s an advantage! Dr. Misner’s latest article on Entrepreneur.com explains why you don’t have to be a people person to network, and that you just have to be willing to listen. More... Calling All BNI Members Who Want To Do Business... Are you a BNI Member who wants to tap into the world of opportunity that becomes available to those who do business internationally? If so, then you MUST be at the BNI Worldwide Members Event!Visit the KL08 BNI Worldwide Members Event Website: (www.bni-worldwide.com) More... Debunking the Six Degrees of Separation Do you believe that anyone in the world is only six people removed? Here's why that theory is wrong and what it means for networking. Read the latest article written by Dr. Misner for Entrepreneur.com and learn why there are noteworthy flaws in the theory that any person is connected to any other person through no more than six intermediary connections. More... BNI Middle East Produces Excellent New... This new video about BNI was created by BNI Member George Jacob of MovieMedia, and was showcased at the International Networking Week Luncheon in Dubai. Check it out for yourself and see why it has been such a valuable tool at Core Group Meetings in the Middle East and around the world! More... Dr. Ivan Misner visits Portugal and the U.K.! After visiting Scandinavia this April, BNI’s Founder & Chairman didn’t let jet lag slow him down one bit. Instead, Dr. Misner hopped a plane to Portugal and then another one to the U.K., meeting BNI Members and continuing to give several informative, enthusiastically delivered presentations in both places. *Photo left to right: Wine distributor Victor Marques, BNI’s Founder & Chairman Dr. Ivan Misner, and National Director of BNI Portugal Hélder Falcão More... Scandinavia Gets a Visit from BNI’s On his recent trip to Scandinavia in April, Dr. Ivan Misner visited Denmark, Sweden, and Norway and held 13 seminars in only 5 days! More... Word of Mouth Article in Khaleej Times Find out what BNI’s Founder & Chairman Dr. Ivan Misner and the National Director for BNI Middle East, Bijay Rajnikantt Shah, have to say about the world’s best-known marketing secret! More... Yahoo! News Publishes Information About the BNI... On April 3rd, Yahoo! published a news brief entitled, “BNI’s Networking Sex Survey: Do Men and Women Approach Networking Differently?” More... BNI and the Referral Institute Partner with... BNI and the Referral Institute will now be adding the crucial element of networking to the upcoming May 2, 2007 California Small Business Success Conference and trade show! More... Articles last updated at May 21, 2012 22:21:05pm. Next update in 60 minutes.

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