Introduction
Welcome to Leicester Tigers' chapter of the BNI
Established in 1985, Business Network International (BNI) is the most successful business referral organisation of its kind in the world with more than 110,000 members and over 5000 active chapters.
Being active in BNI is like having up to 40 sales people working for you, because your fellow members will be carrying your cards and referring your business to people they meet, without you having to pay them any salaries or commission. Successful businesses depend on 'word-of-mouth' marketing - it's simply the best form of promotion there is.
The philosophy of the BNI is GIVERS GAIN - If you give me business, I will want to give you business.
Benefits of membership
How joining Tigers BNI will help your business
Leicester Tigers is one of the top chapters in the Midlands. We have over 30 members and many have been at the chapter since it began almost 10 years ago. In fact, during this time we have passed over 20,000 business referrals, estimated to be worth in excess of ten million pounds of business to local companies - in 2009 alone, we passes 2361 referrals.
The secret to BNI's success is that it provides a structured, supportive environment in which local business people can get together to network, learn valuable new marketing skills and develop strong personal relationships. It's these strong relationships that lead to trust and the consequent generation of significant business for each other.
At the heart of the BNI meeting is the "I have" slot. This is the opportunity for members to give business referrals to, arrange one-two-one meetings with, or provide testimonials for, other members of the group.
If you would like to find out more about how you can generate a steady flow of referral business for yourself in our BNI Chapter, just pop along and judge for yourself! Contact us
- Key facts
- Leicester Tigers is generally recognised as one of the best performing chapters within the region. Our referral and membership retainment figures are astonishingly high!
- We meet every Friday morning at 6.45am at the Tigers Rugby Ground on Welford Road in Leicester. The meeting finishes at 8.30am so your working day is not disrupted.
- Only one person from each professional speciaity is permitted to join a chapter of BNI.
- Attendance is critical. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may send a substitute.
- Participation in the chapter by members is a key to the success of a group. Members can participate by bringing bona-fide referrals and/or visitors to their BNI chapter.
- There is an excellent financial return on investing in membership as well as numerous opportunities for personal development with first-class training seminars.