Networking is the Foundation for Business Growth
Business Networking has proven to be one of the most effective ways to generate business referrals and revenue growth.
82% of Business Owners say that most of their business comes from referrals. However, most don’t have a reliable way of getting business referrals consistently.
BNI offers a proven system of referral marketing that helps you grow your local business, through a trusted network of like-minded people that come together to help each other grow.
The World’s Largest Referral Networking Organization
Formed in January 1985, BNI is the largest and most successful business networking organisation in the world, helping businesses from 76 countries across more than 10,851 chapters scale their business over the last 37 years.
How does it work?
A BNI Membership provides the right environment, training and support to build trusted relationships that help grow your business. Weekly local chapter meetings follow a structured agenda that is proven to maximize referrals.
6,500
Members
250
Chapters
$500M
Referral value p.a
300K
Member Referrals
Benefits of Joining BNI
Scale Your Business
A BNI membership is referral networking that works! Our core value of Givers Gain® brings members together to support each other’s business growth through providing qualified referrals and opportunities.
Visiting a chapter meeting is the best way to experience firsthand the power of a trusted business network and learn how BNI could transform the future of your business by meeting quality business professionals in your local area.
Cultivate Business Relationships
We build trusted relationships. Your BNI Membership helps develop long-lasting business relationships built on a solid foundation of our time-tested core values.
Each member in your professional business network contributes to your success and you to theirs.
Become a Master Connector
Become a Master Connector
A BNI membership gives you access to mentors, networking experts, and a host of professional development resources through the BNI Business Builder platform, to enhance your skills and give you an edge over your competition.
Succeed Online and Offline
Three Ways to Experience BNI
BNI In-Person
A very personal way to meet, connect and grow.
BNI Online
A convenient way to meet, connect and grow from the comfort of your home or office.
BNI Hybrid
The best of both. Meet in-person the first week of the month and the rest online.
What Our Members Have to Say
90% of my business comes from BNI. I would recommend it to friends who want to grow their business and need support.
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