| NZ Business |
November 2007 |
| It is the systems and processes combined with the high degree of accountability that sets BNI apart from other business networking organisations. (Taylor says) the BNI experiance has provided her with constant support and encouragement and "doors flinging open with opportunities!" |
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| Business to Business |
November 2007 |
| When your business thrives on the personal touch and entrusted feedback from clients, word of mouth referrals are the way forward. |
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| New Zealand Herald - Career Section |
November 2007 |
| Each chapter of this organisation (BNI) enables cross profession networking resulting in business leads. |
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| The Business - NZ Herald |
August 2007 |
| BNI groups put self - interest below group interest. |
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| Electrical Automation Technology |
July 2007 |
| "Within six months of joining my local BNI chapter, more than 33 per cent of the company's business was coming through business referrals" |
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| Titirangi Tatler |
June 2007 |
| Based on the ancient principle of Word of Mouth Marketing - BNI helps small to medium sized businesses all over the country to grow. |
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| TeAwamutu Courier |
June 2007 |
| The TeAwamutu chapter creates a structured environment that allows us to build relationships we wouldn't otherwise have had the time - or made the effort to do - Toby Hutchings ASAP Productions |
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| New Zealand Herald - The Business |
April 2007 |
| In New Zealand, BNI has 84 groups with about 1,900 members- the highest market penetration in any of the 37 countries that BNI operates in. |
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| New Zealand Herald - Career Section |
April 2007 |
| People get to know you, like you and trust you. They feel safe referring people to your business. |
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| NZ Business |
February 2007 |
| Networking, particularly in the BNI context, can be great motivation, great fun and a good way to start the day with a group of like minded people. |
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| NZ Herald - Careers Section |
February 2007 |
| Networking may be more than just an introduction to your next job. Some people are starting to view networking as a core competency, says Graham Southwell, National Director of BNI. |
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| NZ Herald |
February 2007 |
Teaching businesspeople how to get positive word of mouth is one of the aims of National Networking Week, which more than 2000 businesses from around New Zealand will celebrate next week.
Click here to read the article |
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| Business to Business |
October 2006 |
| BNI is a business referral organisation with 83 chapters and more than 1800 members countrywide. |
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| New Zealand Herald - The Business |
August 2006 |
| Spreading your message by business networking is as much about giving support to others' enterprise as looking for it for your own. |
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| Hospice Waikato News |
August 2006 |
| The Cambridge BNI's medieval banquet was perhaps this years most colourful and memorable Time to Remember event. |
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| NZ Herald - Enterprise Supplement |
August 2006 |
| Strange though it may seem at first, you will win business through networking (BNI) by giving rather than taking opportunities.." |
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| Titirangi Tatler |
February 2006 |
| Being a member of BNI is a great way of getting new business. |
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| Plumbers Journal |
November 2005 |
The people you meet in a good network don't want discounts -they're prepared to pay for quality".
Aaron Rink - Managing Director of CF Reese Plumbing |
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| Enterprise North Shore |
November 2005 |
| In BNI's experience, the type of person that profits the most from a large netwrok of successful business people is the one whose primary goal is to help others. |
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| Taupo Times |
October 2005 |
More than 22 people attended the launch of Taupo's first Business Network International (BNI) chapter at Lakeside Resort last week.
It (BNI) is a structured, disciplined meeting, dedicated to developing business for each other in a professional way, while helping people to grow their leadership and public speaking skills - and that's very different. |
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| Onehunga Community News |
June 2005 |
| BNI provides a positive, supportive and structured environment for men and women to futher their business through word - of - mouth marketing. |
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| Business Award Finalists Selected |
June 2005 |
BNI has been short listed for the Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards for businesses that help other businesses.
The shortlist was compiled from more than 50 expressions of interest. The finalists will be assessed on leadership, strategic planning, customer and market focus, management analysis and knowledge management, human resources, process management and business results. |
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| NZ Business |
June 2005 |
| BNI is the private sector equivalent to the various government - led initiatives that exist to help businesses in New Zealand. |
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| Motor Equipment News |
May 2005 |
| Michael (Michael Patterson of Spectrum Automotive) finds that belonging to a business association that puts him in direct contact with prospective customers is more beneficial to his business than being a member of a trade organization. |
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| Howick Pakruanga Times |
May 2005 |
| The principal function of BNI is to network, develop and grow small to medium businesses in New Zealand through building relationships between people in each chapter. |
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| Business to Business |
April 2005 |
| "Values are the new bottom line in business, and the good news is they are both fashionable and marketable" Mayor of Auckland, Dick Hubbard told a BNI leadership dinner in Auckland recently. |
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| Kapiti News |
March 2005 |
| Local Business Group most successful in Southern Hemisphere! Each month an average of 140 referrals are passed between members. |
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| NZ Business |
May 2004 |
| People dont refer unless they have confidence in that persons product or service, otherwise their reputation gets tarnished in the process. |
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| The Aucklander |
March 2004 |
| "Each member acts as a Sales Person for the others, referring oppourtunities as they arise." |
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| The Inspirator International |
January 2004 |
| "I think it is very important that peole develop skills and techniques to network effectively." Dr Ivan Misner - Founder of BNI. |
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| Franklin County News |
June 2003 |
| "Benefits of BNI include increased exposure to other businesses; increased business through referrals and participation in up to 50 network meetings a year." |
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| Timaru's The Courier |
May 2003 |
| "The chapter has developed into a tight knit group of like minded business people who want to increase their business and ensure that other members do well in their business." |
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| NZ Herald |
May 2003 |
| "Businesses say referrals are really important, yet how many busineses actively look for them? How many have a way to generate good quality referrals in a regular way?" |
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| Woman Today |
May 2003 |
| "It's sharing that forms the key to Business Network International's philosophy." |
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| Telstra Clear - News |
October 2002 |
| "BNI has notched up its 1,000th member after starting on Auckland's North Shore four years ago." |
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| Chartered Accountants Journal of New Zealand |
October 2002 |
| "Not only is word of mouth business effective and cheap, but people want to be referred to other professionals. They much prefer this to flicking through the Yellow Pages, or responding to an advertising campaign." |
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| Timaru Herald |
September 2002 |
| "Givers Gain" philosophy of new South Canterbury networking group. |
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| Business Herald - Small Busines |
September 2001 |
| "Word of mouth may be one of the oldest forms of advertising, but a new variation on a theme is producing remarkable results for business." |
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| The Barter Bulletin |
September 2001 |
| "Word-of-mouth marketing is about generating referrals. It's about having business people refer other people to your business." |
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| NZ Business |
September 2001 |
| "The most important thing to know about networking is that it is about forming strong, trusting relationships with other professionals, who are willing to refer other business to you." |
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