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BNI - The World's Largest Referral Organization

BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. Last year members of BNI passed thousands of referrals, which generated over ¼ Billion dollars worth of business for each other! BNI is a business and professional referral organization that allows only one person from each profession to join a chapter.

Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of sales people working for you because all the other members carry several copies of your business cards around with them. When they meet someone who could use your products or services they hand your card out and recommend your services. It's as simple as that!

It's simple because it's based on the proven concept of "what goes around, comes around." If I help you, you'll help me and we will both benefit as a result. Would you like to increase your business by 20%, 30%, 50% or as much as 100%? You can see results like this! Many have. Some participants have added as many as 50 new clients in the first 2 years!!!

In 2008, Business Network Int'l passed over 5.6 million referrals in 5291+ chapters with over 111,000 members in 40 countries resulting in more than $2.3 billion in business!

Take your time and look around our site. You will find the information that you need to learn about BNI. But the best way to learn about BNI is to visit a chapter meeting. Use our Find a Chapter to locate the one nearest you and come for a visit!

BNI News from Around the World

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  • Meet BNI Headquarters' New Communications Department
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    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!
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    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!