Posted February 24th, 2010
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Everyone who joins BNI develops their own methods for making the most of the opportunities it offers, but successful membership is an acquired skill. David Salmon of Pink Fish Painting shares his personal guide to success in BNI through this well constructed networking education piece. Dave reminds us that commitment is vital when it comes to business networking, and that ‘givers’ really do gain…
1. Attend your weekly BNI meeting, even when it isn’t convenient. Commitment to attendance is a catalyst to building strong relationships within the group. Members with strong relationships are more likely to generate business for each other. Read more...
Tags: BNI Drake, business networking, pink fish Posted in Networking Tips
Posted February 24th, 2010
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Among it’s members, BNI Drake chapter has always included a strong group of representatives from the local construction industry. In the last six months a portion of these members have moved on from BNI, leaving certain popular categories open for new members. This week at BNI Drake we are holding an open meeting to allow representatives from construction, maintenance and engineering businesses to visit our weekly breakfast meeting and find out first hand how BNI can generate them business. Read more...
Tags: BNI Drake, business networking, plymouth, visitors day Posted in News
Posted February 10th, 2010
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BD Works is proud to announce the launch of its professional key cutting service. Ben Dillon has both experience and qualifications as a locksmith, so the addition of key cutting to the BD Works service list was a natural move for Ben.
BD Works offers competitive rates for mortice and cylinder type keys to both domestic and commercial clients. Providing a collection and delivery service, they can also advise, supply, and fit insurance-approved British Standard locks.
“A spare key costs a few pounds, a locksmith late at night will cost a fortune. The KEY word here is don’t get locked out, get a spare key!” Read more...
Tags: BD works, BNI Drake, key cutting, locksmith Posted in News
Posted February 10th, 2010
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Although all has been quiet on the website front for a couple of months, BNI Drake Chapter has started 2010 with a host of positive initiatives.
From Thursday 11th February our weekly meetings will be held at the Jury’s Inn on Exeter Street in central Plymouth. The move is a pre-emptive step to prepare for an expected rise in membership in the coming months, and we look forward to enjoying the corporate hospitality offered by the hotel. The chapter would also like to extend its thanks to the staff at Bar HaHa who have looked after us very well for the past 9 months. Read more...
Tags: BNI Drake, business networking, humane architecture, Jury's Inn, plymouth Posted in Featured Speaker, News