BNI Referral Exchange Chapter

BNI Referral Exchange Chapter Do you want more business? BNI is the most successful business referral organisation of its kind. Come for our meeting -- stay for the referrals!!!

Our Chapter Passed over $3 million in business in the past 12 months! BNI members, on average, increase their business 20% the first year. Our chapter is a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other. We have open categories for individuals who will bring enthusiasm and integrity to our meeting. Just one person per professional specialty is allowed in e

ach chapter. Search our members here to see if your category is open, then visit a meeting and lock out your competition!

25/05/2026

Property & Finance Professionals: Grow your network this Friday.
Join us for a morning of networking, business connections, and insights from Richard Cozzella the insurance industry.

If you work in:
• Accounting
• Property
• Finance
• Real Estate

this is a great opportunity to connect, build referral relationships, and gain valuable insights around insurance and business protection.

📍 Bells Hotel, South Melbourne
🕘 Friday | 9:15am–11:00am
☕ Coffee included

Message us or comment below to reserve your visitor spot.

12/05/2026

Rob Roy Rankin is a commercial lawyer, entrepreneur and the founder of Rankin Business Lawyers — an Australian-based national virtual law firm built to challenge traditional legal models and deliver a better experience for both clients and lawyers.

Rob began his legal career in intellectual property law within the pharmaceutical sector, later moving into commercial law and becoming a Partner at a prominent Melbourne firm. Successful in traditional practice, he felt that the legal industry was overdue for change — both in how legal services were delivered and how lawyers were expected to work.

Seeking a smarter, more sustainable way to practise law, led Rob to establish Rankin Business Lawyers with a clear vision: to create a firm that prioritises flexibility, embraces technology and delivers practical legal solutions through transparent, client-focused pricing.

Under Rob’s leadership, the firm has grown into a nationally recognised business known for doing things differently. By empowering lawyers to work autonomously and flexibly, Rankin Business Lawyers has built a model that attracts exceptional talent and creates better outcomes for clients.

Committed to using business as a force for good, Rob's firm is a Certified B Lab business with a strong focus on social impact, accountability and sustainability. This commitment has been recognised globally, with Forbes naming the firm to its Best for the World – Workers Honoree List in 2018, 2019 and 2021.

At the heart of everything Rob does is a passion for helping people and businesses grow. He is known for building strong relationships, thinking creatively and delivering long-term solutions that create meaningful success for clients, colleagues and the broader community.

Accelerate 2026 Business Conference
📅 21 – 23 May 2026
📍 Manly, New South Wales, Australia

🌐 More information
https://zurl.co/vB1VO

06/05/2026

Grow your network. Build trusted connections.
This Friday at BNI Referral Exchange, we’re looking to welcome professionals in:
- Financial Planning
- Family Law
- Family Law Mediation
- Conveyancing

If you’re in one of these fields or know someone who is, we’d love to invite you into the room.

Build connections, meet great business owners, and open new opportunities.

Bells Hotel
Friday | 9:15–11:00am
Coffee included

Message us or comment below to reserve your spot.

27/04/2026

The right room can accelerate your business growth.
On Friday, 1 May, BNI Referral Exchange is hosting a Professional Services Visitor Day, bringing together a powerful room of business owners, referral partners, and new opportunities.

If you’re in professional services, we’d love to welcome you.

Bells Hotel, South Melbourne�9:15–11:15am

Reach out to reserve your seat.

24/04/2026

The best business advice this week!
From people who are actually doing business, not just talking about it.

Join us this Friday at BNI Referral Exchange.
Bells Hotel, South Melbourne�9:15–11:00am

Message to reserve your seat.

23/04/2026

Looking to grow your business through real connections?
Join us this Friday at BNI Referral Exchange, where relationships turn into referrals.

Bells Hotel, South Melbourne
9:15–11:00am

Send a message to join us.

19/04/2026

You’re invited this Friday to BNI Referral Exchange.
Feature presentation by Susie Beal, plus guest speaker Alison Qin (Golden Quill Finance).

Bells Hotel, South Melbourne
9:15–11:00am

Comment or message to join us (coffee included ☕)

13/04/2026

Every Friday morning, a group of business owners come together to build real relationships, support each other’s businesses and create consistent referrals.

You can feel the energy in the room.�And over time, you see the results.

If you’re growing your business and want:
�✅ stronger connections�✅ more aligned clients�✅ a network that actually works for you

We’d love to welcome you.

Fridays, 9:15–11:00am�Bells Hotel, South Melbourne

Message me or drop a comment and I’ll reserve your spot for this Friday (coffee included ☕)

The easiest way to grow your business is to be recommended.Because when the right people understand what you do, they do...
24/03/2026

The easiest way to grow your business is to be recommended.
Because when the right people understand what you do, they don’t just remember you, they connect you to opportunities.

That’s where real growth starts.

Not from more posts.
Not from more effort.
But from being in rooms where people actively look for ways to support each other.

Every Friday, we spent the morning in a room like that.

A group of business owners who meet every week, build genuine relationships, and consistently create opportunities through referrals.

You can feel the difference.

If you’re growing your business and want:
– stronger connections
– consistent opportunities

You’re welcome to join us.

Every Friday, 9:15–11:00am
Bells Hotel, South Melbourne (157 Moray St, South Melbourne)

What an amazing morning at BNI Referral Exchange, a room full of like-minded business owners, all committed to helping e...
24/11/2025

What an amazing morning at BNI Referral Exchange, a room full of like-minded business owners, all committed to helping each other grow through genuine referrals and meaningful connections! 💼🤝

This week alone, our members passed $77,000+ in closed business, bringing our yearly total to over $4.5 million so far.

That’s the power of structured, referral-based networking! 📈🔥

Our Business Services Contact Sphere wowed the room with a collaborative presentation, told through the hypothetical story of Judy, an ambitious entrepreneur launching her dream salon, Haircuts Now and how Business contact sphere team collaborated with a referral flow to help Judy setup, launch and finally scale her business

Here’s how the team helped her go from idea to empire:

Rob Roy Rankin from Rankin Business Lawyers Business Lawyers stepped in first, guiding Judy through the legal setup, lease agreements, and trademarking her brand.

Ernie Thai from Trident Financial Group helped structure her finances, register the business, and prepare her for tax time.

Ian Hansen from Corporate Finance Australia sourced funding to kit out the salon with premium equipment.

Richard Cozzella from Archer Insurance Corp ensured Judy had the right business insurance to protect her new venture.

Sigal Gafin from Total Ledger Control took charge of her bookkeeping, helping her stay on top of cash flow and reporting.

Hannah Kelly (HR House) Hannah Kelly from HR House supported her recruitment process as she hired her first team members.

Melissa Ryan from Pillars of Wellness coached Judy through her leadership challenges as her team grew.

Yale Stephens MCPRA from Writing and Influence assisted Judy with navigating complex government and regulatory matters, especially as she expanded and encountered compliance hurdles.

And when it was time to scale, James from Franchise Central showed her how to grow through franchising, turning one salon into many.

A seamless referral chain in action and a brilliant showcase of how trusted relationships create real business outcomes. 👏

Referrals are already flowing, the only thing missing is you. Why network alone when you can surround yourself with people who actually refer business every week?

👉 Want to experience it for yourself? Drop us a DM or comment below and we’ll reserve you a visitor seat with breakfast on us!

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