J25 BNI Derby Business Networking

The first and only BNI I ever visited was absolutely amazing, meaning the members of the chapter, so amazing were they that I didn’t visit any other chapters in the area and I immediately joined. It wasn’t until about 6 months later that I visited and substituted at other chapters, and what I saw was [...]

Having Just returned from London and having many journeys by London Black Cabs I realised that London Taxi Drivers must be excellent at networking.
On climbing into most London Black Cab’s the driver can get you in into a conversation within minutes. Remember this is a total stranger, why are they so easy to talk to, How do [...]

Come and join J25BNI with over 70 people in the meeting.
The networking opportunity is going to be HUGE..
Wednesday 3rd June 07:00AM to 09:00AM, Breakfast included. 
Attendance by invitation only….
To book a place or for more information Contact Derek on 01159491191 or email info@j25bni.co.uk

Unless you’re blessed with a dream vocation, introducing yourself at a networking event may well lead the listener down a conversational cul-de-sac, after all what could you possibly say when someone reveals they’re an accountant? (Only joking).
Many years ago I was introduced to the beautiful and rather elegant concept of introducing myself in Technicolor; that [...]

Author: Sue Henry
Networking is a powerful business and life tool, used in an appropriate and consistent manner it really can bring you anything you want in your business and life.
Here is a profile of the six most common networking personalities in business today. Take a look and see what your networking personality is, what [...]

If You’re Not Having Fun, You’re Not Doing It Right
By Robyn Henderson, writer and speaker, Australia
Your BNI chapter often becomes a comfort zone. The more you attend, the more familiar you become with other members, the less you are inclined to move out of your comfort zone and talk to strangers outside of BNI.
Talking to [...]

IN THE WORLD OF NETWORKING, a “cave dweller” is defined as “someone who remains in one of several confined spaces for the duration of an entire business day, day after day’.”

The problem is, networking is a contact spoil. You have to get out of that cave and make contact with people.
Cave dwellers will always remain [...]

Make more and better connections when you get your mind and skills in gear for networking.

Dr Ivan Misner - networkingnow.com
Download PDF - Get the Right Networking Mindset and Skill Set (267)

10. Leave their badge and card holder at home.
The name badge and card holders are networking tools. Wearing your name badge properly makes you a stand-out as a professional networker and makes conversation easier for visitors.
Share your collection of trusted professionals with those you contact daily.
9. Arrive late for the weekly BNI meeting.
Puntuality and dependability are [...]

How to Prioritoise you networking
List out all of your contacts. for this to work we need about 250-500, heres where to look.

Your invoicing software
Your address book
Your social club
Your networking organisation

Don’t stop until you have at least 100 names. Still not got enough names? first re-do step 1. Im sure you will find more… then try..

Your [...]