Frequently Asked Questions
What is BNI?
BNI is an established professional business organisation that allows only one person from each trade or profession to join a Chapter. With over 2,700 active Chapters across the World and 54,000 members, it is the most successful business referral organisation of it’s type.
Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of sales people working for you because all the other members of your Chapter carry copies of your business cards with them. When they meet someone that could use your products or services they hand out your card and personally recommend your services.
It's as simple as that! Last year members of BNI passed 2,500,000 referrals, which generated more than £600 million worth of business.
How will networking help me?
Being a member of BNI has a number of obvious and not so obvious benefits.
Members find each other business. This includes personal business that the members pass between each other and external referrals. Every week members bring new business into the Chapter.
Members bring visitors to meetings. Visitors represent new contacts and sources of new business opportunity for all.
BNI Chapters average between 30-40 local business people. Most of the core business skills needed for any project can be found within a Chapter. If your customer has a problem, it is probable you can solve it from the resources within the Chapter.
New members quickly find they are being introduced to contacts in companies and walks of life they had not been familiar with.
Members within a Chapter are extremely supportive of one another. This support goes well beyond finding referrals and a good network of advice.
BNI is an excellent self-development training ground. Members learn how to present themselves and their business concisely and effectively. Members learn how to network effectively at BNI and non-BNI meetings.
For many members who work from home, the Chapter provides a valuable business discipline that helps them stay focused and keeps them in touch with the wider business world.
Read what the members have to say about BNI Cheltenham
What's involved?
The Cheltenham Chapter of BNI meets at Hatherley Manor (click to find us) every Friday morning from 06:45 am to 08:30 am. Members must make a commitment to attend these meetings or send a substitute. The meeting follows the same agenda every week. During the meeting business referrals are passed between members. Visitors are welcome. If you would like to attend a meeting to see for yourself please email visitors@bni-chelt.co.uk.
How do I evaluate it?
Come and see for yourself, just fill in the form at the bottom of the page. Read the Cheltenham Chapter testimonials.
How do I join?
Each Chapter only allows one member for each business category. Visitors are invited to apply by completing an application form and submitting this to the membership committee. Providing there is no category conflict and your references are accepted, you will be welcomed into the Chapter.
If you are interested in joining or visiting, please either request a callback using the form at the bottom of the page or click here to submit more details about you and your company / business.
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