Overview Of Business Network International Started in January of 1985 by Founder and CEO Ivan R. Misner, Ph.D., BNI-Business Network Int'l. BNI is a business and professional networking organization that allows only one person per profession to join a chapter. Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of sales people working for you because all the other members carry several copies of your business cards around with them. When they meet someone who could use your products or services, they hand that person your card and recommend your services. If I help you, you'll help me and we will both benefit as a result.
Successful businesses depend on word of mouth advertising.
It is the best and most cost-effective form of advertising possible. BNI provides a structured environment for the development and exchange of quality business referrals. It does so by providing an environment in which you develop personal relationships with dozens of other qualified business professionals. Participation in up to 52 networking meetings per year. Quarterly newsletters with educational material on networking, public speaking and business.