Business Network International
Business Network International (trademarked by its abbreviation BNI) is one of the world's largest business networking and referral companies.
It was founded in the USA in 1985 by Dr. Ivan Misner, who lectures and writes on networking and word-of-mouth marketing. BNI operates internationally and in 2007 has over 5,000 chapters in 36 countries. Its stated principle is "Givers' Gain" - by making business referrals for your chapter members, they will do the same for you. Groups allow only one person per profession to join and meet weekly all around the world.
Statics
- Number of Chapters: over 5,000 (As of 2007)
- Number of Members: 86,000 (approximate)
- Number of Referrals: over 3.3 million (2006)
- Total Value of Referrals: $2.4 billion (U.S.) (2006)
References
- BNI international corporate website
- U.S. News & World Report, 3/11/07: http://www.usnews.com/usnews/biztech/articles/070311/19dummies.htm
- XL Magazine Volume 2, Issue 8: http://ww2.resultsfoundation.com/index.php?id=478
- Wall Street Journal, July, 2006: http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB115421026532321484.html?mod=sunday_journal_primary_hs
- CCN News, February, 23, 2006: http://www.ccnmag.com/news.php?id=4073
- WestPort Minuteman, March, 10, 2005: http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=1654&dept_id=57100&newsid=14119669&PAG=461&rfi=9
- The Business press, February 21, 2005: http://www.thebizpress.com/profiles/stories/BP_News_Local_bp0221_profile.a162f.html
- Financial Times UK, September 14, 2004: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3078f582-05ef-11d9-bff2-00000e2511c8.html?nclick_check=1
- Inspirator Magazine, January, 2004
- Jerusalem Post, March 4, 2005
- San Gabriel Valley Tribune, July 1, 2003
External links
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