BNI Pentref

BNI Pentref Established by Dr. Ivan Misner in 1985, BNI ® is the world’s largest business referral network. We are a global company with local footprints.

BNI ® has over 270, 00 small to large business members, in over 9400 chapters across 70
Chapters.

💡 Networking Top Tip: Show up early.The real business happens in the ten minutes before the meeting starts the coffee qu...
04/09/2026

💡 Networking Top Tip: Show up early.

The real business happens in the ten minutes before the meeting starts the coffee queue, the corner of the room, the quick "how's it going?" ☕

Arrive early. That's where the deals get made.

💡 Networking Top Tip: Keep your promises.A referral you're given is somebody else's reputation on loan. Ring the lead, d...
28/08/2026

💡 Networking Top Tip: Keep your promises.

A referral you're given is somebody else's reputation on loan. Ring the lead, do the work, close the loop. 🤝

Trust is the whole currency here, spend it carefully.

Team Shelter Cymru has spaces left for the 2026 Cardiff Half Marathon this October.Our chapter charity is looking for ru...
26/08/2026

Team Shelter Cymru has spaces left for the 2026 Cardiff Half Marathon this October.

Our chapter charity is looking for runners to take on the challenge and raise essential funds for their work across Wales. Registration is £20 with a £300 fundraising target.

Interested? Speak with Neil Davies on 07989 727942 or email [email protected] — but be quick, places need confirming by midday on Tuesday 1st September.

💡 Networking Top Tip: Sharpen your 60 seconds.One clear service beats a list nobody remembers. If the room can repeat wh...
21/08/2026

💡 Networking Top Tip: Sharpen your 60 seconds.

One clear service beats a list nobody remembers. If the room can repeat what you do in a single sentence, they can sell you all week. 🗣️

Pick one thing. Say it well. Say it again next week.

💡 Networking Top Tip: Bring a visitor.A guest is the single fastest way to grow the room's referral power. More members,...
14/08/2026

💡 Networking Top Tip: Bring a visitor.

A guest is the single fastest way to grow the room's referral power. More members, more networks, more opportunities for everyone at the table. 🙌

Know someone who'd get value from the room? Bring them along.

💡 Networking Top Tip: Follow up within 24 hours.A warm introduction cools fast. A same-day message keeps it alive and sh...
07/08/2026

💡 Networking Top Tip: Follow up within 24 hours.

A warm introduction cools fast. A same-day message keeps it alive and shows the person who referred you that their name is safe in your hands. ⏱️

Momentum is a competitive advantage.

BNI Pentref Member EventGrowing a successful business isn't just about working harder, it's about building something tha...
03/08/2026

BNI Pentref Member Event

Growing a successful business isn't just about working harder, it's about building something that works for you, your family, and your future.

After this Tuesday's BNI Pentref meeting, we're delighted to be hosting an exclusive 1-hour session:

📈 Introduction to Scaling in Business & Life

🎤 Run by our very own Daniel Rogers of Bamboo Cosmetic Dentistry

In this practical and thought-provoking session, you'll discover:
✅ The fundamentals of creating a business that supports the life you want.
✅ How to move beyond chasing revenue month-to-month.
✅ Ways to focus on adding long-term value while putting yourself and your loved ones first.

Whether you're a sole trader, business owner or looking to grow sustainably, this session will give you plenty to think about—and practical ideas you can start applying straight away.

📍 Village Hotel Cardiff
🗓️ Tuesday 4th August
🕚 11:00am – 12:00pm (finishing by approximately 12:15pm)

We'd love as many members as possible to stay behind after the meeting and take advantage of this fantastic opportunity.

👉 Reserve your place here: https://luma.com/kaew5you

See you there!

💷 MOST CLOSED BUSINESSCongratulations to Carl Postians of CAPO Digital Accounting, who passed a superb £15,489 in closed...
03/08/2026

💷 MOST CLOSED BUSINESS

Congratulations to Carl Postians of CAPO Digital Accounting, who passed a superb £15,489 in closed business last month; the highest TYFCB in the chapter.

TYFCB ("Thank You For Closed Business") is the number that matters most in BNI. Referrals are the promise; closed business is the proof. It's the moment a name passed across a table in Cardiff turns into an actual invoice, an actual client, an actual bit of growth for a local business.

£15,489 of that, in a single month, from one member. That's not luck, that's Carl consistently showing up, listening properly, and following through on every opportunity the room hands him.

Huge congratulations Carl, and thank you to every member who trusted him with a referral. This is exactly how the system is supposed to work. 🔴⚪

💡 Networking Top Tip: Listen more than you pitch.The best referral partners are curious first. Ask what a good lead actu...
31/07/2026

💡 Networking Top Tip: Listen more than you pitch.

The best referral partners are curious first. Ask what a good lead actually looks like for them then go and find it.

You've got two ears and 60 seconds. Use them in that order. 👂

A huge thank you to Mark Oakman for delivering an engaging and insightful 8-Minute Spotlight at BNI Pentref.Mark took us...
28/07/2026

A huge thank you to Mark Oakman for delivering an engaging and insightful 8-Minute Spotlight at BNI Pentref.

Mark took us beyond the finished website, giving us a look at the thinking, strategy and creativity that go into building an effective online presence. Seeing examples of his client work really brought those ideas to life and showed the impact great digital marketing can have on a business.

Thank you for sharing your expertise and practical advice with our members and visitors. We're sure everyone left with new ideas and a greater appreciation of what goes into creating a website that doesn't just look great—it delivers results.

👏 Thanks again, Mark!

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