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BNI Frequently Asked Questions
  

 

  1. WHAT IS BNI?
    A business marketing program that allows one person from each profession to join a chapter. The sole purpose of the chapter is to increase business through a structured system of giving referrals.

  2. WHERE DOES BNI MEET?  
    In many chapters throughout the Central and Eastern Iowa area and more that are developing all the time.

  3. WHEN DOES BNI MEET?
    Every week, so that members maintain contact and exchange regular referrals. Take a look at the different times the chapters meet in our member directory. 

  4. WHY VISIT AND JOIN BNI? 
    Because "what goes around comes around!" people that GIVE business referrals GET business referrals! Visit and see BNI  in action!

  5. HOW DO I BENEFIT FROM BNI? 

  • By allowing members the opportunity to present and promote their business to all members in a group exclusively without competing professionals. Each profession has only one representative per chapter.

  • By an increased awareness of your profession from other networking members who will use or recommend your services once they know and trust you.
  • By substantially increasing and expanding your business through referrals.
  • By exposing your service and knowledge to businesses and success oriented people throughout the community.
  • By gaining knowledge from information on other networking members' professions.
  • By using a professionally designed forum to promote yourself and your business efficiently, effectively and economically.
  • By routinely meeting with other focused, motivated business professionals.
  
   
David G. Elliott, Executive Director - Des Moines, Iowa
(515) 727-4466     Toll Free (877) 218-7711     Fax (866) 825-7711
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