Wow!! Amazing work BNI_Holborn! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #BusinessNetworking #BNI #Holborn

Quote of the week If you want harmony in your life, be more selective about whom you let in your room.

Who is BNI? Business is about who you know, and the genuine connections you build. If you're on the fence about joining a chapter or looking for an easy way to explain to your friends why they should visit a chapter, consider this great video. youtu.be/CbNkack6Bww

1-to-1 meetings are markedly more effective for BNI members because they build trust in times of need and give BNI members a chance to offer help when another BNI member is struggling in their business. Engaging with others builds strong relationships, which engenders trust.

2019 Year in review - The Top Ten Most Popular Posts #9) Are you pushing your new customers away or building trust for repeat business? I’ve asked Robert Skrob to do a guest blog on the topic of “The New Customer Experience“. #IvanTopTen2019 ivanmisner.com/pushing-new-cu…

2019 Year in review - The Top Ten Most Popular Posts #4) Santa Claus and Six Degrees of Separation What do Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and “six degrees of separation” all have in common? They are all urban legends! #IvanTopTen2019 ivanmisner.com/no-virginia-th…

2019 *MOST POPULAR POST OF 2019* #1) Importance of a Substitute Clients, partners, and business associates make great substitutes because they can say great things about you and it’s not bragging. They lend credibility to what you have been telling the group. #IvanTopTen2019

Networking Up for the New Year. If we want to achieve higher levels of success, it is crucial that we surround ourselves with people who are more successful. Please watch this video for 7 things I recommend that will help you accomplish this in 2020. ivanmisner.com/networking-up-…

The “24/7/30" Follow-up System 24 Drop them a note within the first 24 hours. 7 Within 7 days, connect with them on social media via LinkedIn or Facebook. 30 Within 30 days, reach out to them to set up a face-to-face meeting or a meeting via Skype.

The Secret to Success One of the most powerful ways to have a successful chapter is to unite people and have everyone working towards a common goal. Now is a great time to set clear goals for your chapter to accomplish over the year with your leadership team.

A BNI chapter that takes the easy path doesn’t hold members accountable for attendance, quality referrals, or ongoing education. They don’t keep the classification cowboys out. These chapters inevitably struggle. bnipodcast.com/2017/01/04/epi…

Why Join BNI? The Benefits of BNI Membership - Increased exposure to others - Tools to network more effectively. - Newsletters and blogs on networking, public speaking, and business. Learn more about BNI by visiting a local BNI chapter near you bni.com/find-a-chapter

Secrets to Getting Referrals How do you encourage the members of your networking group to recommend your business to others? Here are some secrets to getting referrals to consider for educating people in your networking groups: ivanmisner.com/secrets-to-get…

It’s important to surround yourself with the right people. The people you bring into your life can make or break your success. Once you understand the importance of relationships, you can start to surround yourself with the right people. fastcompany.com/90448377/how-t…

It’s a whole new year and a perfect time to re-examine your business blueprint and why you’re doing what you’re doing. You may think you know why you’re in business, but perhaps it’s been years since you gave it serious thought.

Remember that if you’re always the most successful person in the room, you’re hanging out in the wrong rooms. Take these five suggestions and start “networking up” to the right rooms.

.BNI_Holborn were delighted to welcome their newest member last week, Ben Caine from Benchmark Content 🙌🏼 Welcome, Ben! #SmallBusinessLove #GiversGain

Become a Gatekeeper When you’re networking, make an effort to build relationships with people who may be good referral partners for others in your network, and try to connect them with each other. I guarantee if you do this consistently, you’ll get more referrals in the long run

.BNI_Holborn recently welcomed another 2 new members to their weekly business networking group! 🙌🏼 Web Developer, Lee Taylor from Evil Donkey, and Virtual Assistant, Lara Lambert from Auxilio Support Limited... Welcome onboard Lara and Lee! 👋🏼 #BNIUKIre #MondayMotivation

Well done to BNI_Holborn member, Joshua Brown from Westminster Wealth, for winning the #NotableNetworker award for his stand-out contributions by bringing the most visitors and referrals! 🏆💥 #LondonNetworking