what is BNI?

BNI is an international networking organisation with over 600 local groups, or 'Chapters', in the UK. Its philosophy is 'Givers Gain' - if I give you business, you'll want to give me business. In the UK over £300 million was referred between BNI members in 2009, over £500,000 from our Chapter alone.

how does it work?

Members of each Chapter (24 in our case) meet for breakfast once a week, to learn more about each others' businesses and to exchange Referrals. These are details of people who actually need other members’ services. We pass around 20 Referrals per week on average.

will it work for me?

BNI members include almost every kind of trade or profession in the UK, from accountants and solicitors to graphic designers and personal trainers. Whether you deal business to business or business to consumer, we could be out there getting business for you. Only one member of any profession can join each chapter, so you 'block out' competitors as soon as you join.