J25 BNI Derby Business Networking

Psychologists have long known that there are three things human beings fear most in life –
drowning, being burnt alive – and public speaking.
To find the latter ranked alongside the other two may sound almost unbelievable, but years of research into
human behaviour has confirmed that, while we are all born with the easy
ability to communicate verbally, many [...]

BNI meetings are all run to a fixed agenda. As each member has the opportunity to complete a 60 seconds presentation and visitors are asked to introduce themselves too  for chapters with 25 or more members fitting in the BNI agenda can be a squeeze.
J25BNI have been using an animated clock to [...]

Business Network International (BNI) has announced a 21 per cent increase in the amount of business passed between members through ‘word-of-mouth’ referrals in 2009.
The business referral organisation increased the amount of business passed between members in 2009 by 21 per cent, which translated to GBP230m - up from GBP185m in 2008.
Charlie Lawson, national director [...]

No matter how good a job your fellow chapter members do asking for
referrals, how you listen is key to how much you are going to be able to help.
Be in the Moment
What are you doing while your fellow chapter members are asking for referrals?

Are you talking to other members?
Are you filling out referral slips?
Are you [...]

How to sell: from the founder of BNI Ivan Misner.

A short list of questions and suggestions leading to how best to use props in a BNI meeting
 

Will the prop add to the presentation?

Will the prop complement the presentation?

Will you still be able to perform without using the prop?

Make sure the prop is visible.

Do not over do it, do not let the prop interfere.

Must be appropriate, needs to [...]

So, you have one minute to make an impact at a networking meeting. What do you do ?
Plan. There is no use in being asked to speak and making it up as you go. Make an introduction for yourself, so you are ready. Lets face it Every networking meeting someone will ask what do you [...]

J25 bni are proud to present our new leadership team.
Chapter Director : Jason Bamford
Membership Co-ordinator : Dale Bywater
Secretary/Treasurer : Paul Chatter
We wish them every success for the upcoming Winter term.