BNI Erimus

17/04/2026

In March 2026, BNI members passed more than 1.4 million referrals, resulting in over $2.2 billion USD in closed business for fellow members. These results highlight the strength of a global community built on trust, accountability, and meaningful connections. BNI.com

09/01/2026

How to stand out at a BNI meeting

(and be remembered for the right reasons)

Standing out isn’t about being loud or flashy.
It’s about being clear, useful, and easy to remember.

1. Seen – show up and stand out

Attend consistently.
Sit up. Make eye contact.
Be present, not hidden behind your phone or notes.

If people don’t see you, they won’t remember you.

2. Sound – speak up and be heard

Use your voice.
Speak clearly and with confidence.
Say less, but say it well.

Mumbling or rushing loses attention fast.

3. Story – problems and solutions

Don’t just say what you do.
Talk about the problem you solve.
Then explain how you solve it.

People remember problems more than job titles.

4. Specific – be clear with your ask

Vague asks get vague results.
Say exactly who you want to meet and why.

“Anyone who needs me” helps no one.

5. Strapline – your simple hook

Have one clear line people can repeat.
Short. Plain. Easy to pass on.

If they can’t repeat it, they won’t refer you.

09/01/2026

Networking Pro Tip:
Go in curious, not sales-focused. Your goal is to learn about others-not convince them. That's how you build long-term relationships and referrals.

31/12/2025

Happy New Year 2026 from BNI 🎉

Thank you for the support, referrals, and friendships over the past year.
Here’s to strong relationships, steady growth, and doing good business together in 2026.

03/10/2025

Comfort feels nice, right? But here’s the catch: comfort = zero growth.
The real growth happens when you push through fear, step into learning, no matter what the challenge!

28/08/2025

Collaboration Tips:
• Understand the purpose of the collaboration
• Define the goals of the work
• Define the roles for the team
• Identify the strengths of the team
• Encourage a creative environment
• Build a desire for cohesion
• Relationships are key
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31/01/2025

The possibilities are endless during International Networking Week®! From February 2-8, take the opportunity to learn from others and gain fresh perspectives during your one-to-ones. By thinking beyond your usual approach, you'll unlock new opportunities and connections!

22/01/2025

BNI® goes beyond traditional networking. International Networking Week® is the perfect time to grow your network and take advantage of the opportunity to give and receive global referrals. Join us February 2-8 as we explore new ways to connect and build lasting partnerships.

18/11/2024

“1. Focus on relationships, not transactions.

2. Don’t ask for something before you give something. 3. Don’t make the process about you. 4. Strive for quality, not quantity, in your relationships. 5. Volunteer for leadership roles in organizations you belong to.”

— The New Relationship Economy: Cultivating authentic relationships by integrating business, technology and spirituality to create a better and sustainable future together by Giacomo Bruno, Ivan Misner, et al.

The New Relationship Economy: Cultivating authentic relationships by integrating business, technology and spirituality to create a better and sustainable future together eBook : Giacomo Bruno, Ivan Misner, Andrea Colombo, Claudio Messina, Daniela Antongiovanni, Jack Canfield, John Gray: Amazon.co.uk...