BNI - Business Networking International - Western Mass Region

"The" Business Referral Organization

P.O. Box 613
Goshen, MA 01032-0613

Phone: 800-850-7172; 413-268-7680
Fax: 413-268-8285
www.bniwmass.com

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Word of Mouth is the most cost-effective form of advertising possible. BNI provides a structured environment for the development and exchange of quality business referrals for both men and women.

If referrals are an important part of your business, then BNI is the organization for you.

Last year members of BNI passed over a million referrals which generated over 1.4 billion dollars worth of business for each other! BNI International Website

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 new 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. Testimonials

Only one person per profession is permitted to join a chapter of BNI, so join now before your competitor does. Member Directory

Visit a chapter this week to see what BNI is all about. Look at our chapter listings to find a meeting place near you. Find a Chapter

BNI offers many different educational opportunities.Training Calendar

FAQs

Q: Can anyone join a chapter?
A: We only accept one person from any one professional classification. So if you are a residential real estate person and we already have one, we can refer you to another chapter, or assist you to open another chapter.

Q: How do you know new members are reputable?
A: The application asks for references and we have a membership committee that checks them. It's word of mouth, so before they even come to a meeting they have to have spoken to someone or been invited by someone in the group. Everyone must have a sponsor, or one is assigned to them, and there is an interview process.

Q: What if a member gets a referral and does poor work?
A: We have an ethics committee that has the authority to review and take action regarding any violation of our Code of Ethics. Anyone who gives a referral and finds out it was not satisfactorily handled must report it to the membership committee, who will investigate and take action as appropriate.

Q: What occupations benefit the most from networking?
A: It is not the occupation; it is the individual. The occupation can be anything. If you're focused and you have a dream and you're willing to invest yourself with a group of similarly minded colleages, you are the person we want in the group.

Q: Are members supposed to bring visitors?
A: Yes, you are encouraged to bring visitors for those occupations that are open or visitors who have an interest in the topic for presentation at a particular meeting. Visitors are permitted to come to two BNI meetings, the same chapter or two different chapters. Once the visitor who is interested in membership has been prescreened, the membership committee will determine if they're a viable candidate and may invite the person to become a member.

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