As a result of another successful Visitors’ Day, Sutton BNI is expecting three more people to join this talented and committed Chapter. The visitors were impressed by the welcome they received, but were also convinced that they would be able to increase their business when they join. Pat Wakefield (Chapter Director) of Promising Winners Coaching and Training, www.promisingwinners.co.uk, spent some time after the meeting explaining that we really do care about all our members and will do everything possible to help them to succeed. (more…)
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posted: Friday, August 27th, 2010
26 August Visitors’ Day
posted: Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Another successful Visitors’ Day at Sutton BNI
BNI Sutton were pleased to welcome 6 visitors to yet another successful meeting. They were: Frances Penwarden, Homeopathic Practitioner, Tel: 020 8642 6639, Vicky Ahern and Tony Hardiman of The Chi Clinic, www.thechiclinic.co.uk. They offer tai chi, chi kung, martial arts, acuppuncture and massage, Ian Berle, photographer, www.ianberlephotography.com, Charlie Cranfield, Modern Flooring, Tel: 07904 075667 and John Johnson of Harestone, Commercial Interior Contractors Tel: 01883 740111
posted: Thursday, July 1st, 2010
Sutton Chapter is growing!
We are delighted to welcome four new members to Sutton Chapter. They are as follows:
Gower Stevens Solicitors, www.gowenandstevens.com
Carolyn Reilly, Printinc, Tel: 020 8255 2110
Tony Lock, Rockpool Solutions Ltd, www.rockpoolsolutions.com
Inge Berrie, Garden Designer, www.berriegardendesign.co.uk
We enjoyed an informative 10 minute presentation by Chris Groom of Calver Groom Financial Management, http://www.calvergroom.co.uk during which he explained the importance of choosing the right options when making plans for your pensions.
During the Education slot, Alex Mogg of Bespoke HR, www.bespokehr.com explained what his role as Membership Coordinator involves. There is no doubt that Alex has contributed greatly to the current success of our Chapter. Well done Alex!
Rey Sarmiento of the Utility Warehouse, www.earnmoneyonbills.com is receiving wonderful testimonials as many members of the group are now using the Utility Warehouse for their utilities as it really is so much cheaper!
We are looking forward to our next focused visitors’ day on 15 July and we are specifically looking for the following categories: property, health and wellness, travel agents and catering. Please inform us if you know anyone in these categories who would like to attend. Many thanks (more…)
posted: Saturday, June 5th, 2010
Week 9 of Sutton BNI’s Visitors and Referrals Campaign
We were delighted to welcome the following visitors at today’s meeting:
Tony Lock of Rockpool Solutions Ltd: http://www.rockpoolsolutions.com
Roger Burge of The Video Works: www.thevideoworks.co.uk
Gary Dalton of Juice Marketing Services: www.juicemarketingservices.co.uk
Robyn Bain, Wellness Consultant : http://www.locinwellness.com/
Gary Johnson of Aspire Diving Excellence, Tel: 020 8643 3818, delivered an interesting education slot on the role of the Education Co-ordinator. This was followed by an informative 10 minute presentation by Jonathan Barnett from All Mortgage Matters, Mobile: 07950 569368. During his talk he told us about The SES (Secure Exit Strategy) which is a UK based property investment opportunity. SES enables people to invest money safely and securely. More than £300 million has been invested within this strategy without a single instance of capital loss despite the recent economic turmoil. Please contact Jonathan if you would like to know more.
posted: Saturday, May 29th, 2010
Sutton BNI’s Visitors’ Day – 17 June 2010
Sutton BNI have been enjoying a series of successful visitors’ days. Our next one will be held on 17 June at Oaks Park Golf Club. We will be inviting: Office Services, Landscaping Design and Gardening Services, Telecommunications Services and Sign Companies. If you know anyone who would like to come along on the day, please let Pat Wakefield, Chapter Director of Promising Winners, www.promisingwinners.co.uk know.
posted: Saturday, May 29th, 2010
Week 8 of Sutton BNI’s Visitors and Referrals Campaign
This week BNI Sutton enjoyed our second successful focused visitors’ day. We welcomed the following visitors:
Roy Goodship and John Mill, of Gowen and Stevens Solicitors, http://www.gowenandstevens.com/
Eleana Needham and Callie Willows of The Healing Pond, http://www.thehealingpond.com/
Anita Ellis and Jackie McLaughlin, Environmental Hygiene Solutions
Tel. 07984 472619
Shelly Hyner, of Equilibrium Accountancy
Tel. 020 8251 2758
Our education slot today was presented by Tom Power of T Power Carpentry
http://www.tpowercarpentry.com/
Tom reminded us how to conduct a successful 1-2-1 meeting between members of the Chapter. You can see the presentation in the education slot section of this website.
An interesting 10 minute presentation was delivered by Stuart Allen of Commercial Insurance Services, http://www.insureeasy.co.uk/ and again you can read the presentation in the 10 minute presentations section of the site. We are now looking forward to our next Visitors’ Day which will be held on Thursday 17 June.
posted: Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
Education Talk ‘Commitment To BNI’ 20th May 2010
Commitment shows up more in your actions than your words. For BNI members, it is important to realise that among the many characteristics required to win the trust and referrals of others, commitment is among the most important.
When truly committed, you don’t have to tell people—they’ll figure it out through their interactions with you. When you are not, words won’t convince people otherwise.
Here are ten ways BNI members can boost their commitment level—even when it’s not easy or popular:
1. Attend your weekly BNI meeting, even when it’s not convenient. Paying for a membership to a health club and not using it is your business. Paying for a BNI membership and not attending meetings is each member’s business. We are in this together.
2. Do not give referrals to people with whom you are not in relationship. Never. Make it a point to only refer people whose reputation you would stand by if something went wrong.
3. Hold members accountable for violating your code of ethics. No matter how many referrals another member gives you, never sell out your values.
4. Attend training opportunities to improve your ability to do business by referral. Find reasons to go instead of making excuses not to. Referral marketing is an acquired skill.
5. Schedule 1-2-1 meetings. Meet with people you know, and people you don’t. As you make time to deepen your relationships, referrals will follow. Referral marketing is a pipeline business. Keep your pipeline full.
6. Quit spending time with negative people. You can’t do business well when your personal energy is drained. You will find a better version of yourself as your spend more time with positive, helpful people.
7. Hold yourself and your fellow members accountable to minimum monthly performance standards: 100% attendance (or substitute), two 1-2-1s per month (minimum), three referrals (given), one visitor (minimum). Do this even when it is not easy, cheap, popular, or convenient. Reach out for support if necessary.
8. Learn something new each month. Delve into anything business related: sales, marketing, your industry, or someone else’s industry. Constantly upgrade your skill capacity to position yourself as a leader.
9. Attend networking events for the sole purpose of helping others. Don’t go to dump your pocketful of your personal business cards. Go to make connections for others. Remember: Givers Gain.
10. Make your 60 seconds interesting. Reading from the same script week in, week out can mean that your fellow members stop paying attention to your 60 seconds. Use this time to educate the members as to how they can find your referrals
posted: Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
Wanted: Solicitors, Florists, Homeopaths & Car Mechanics
You are a qualified solicitor, providing a good service to your local community. You understand how legal problems can make people’s lives a nightmare, and you have the expertise to deal with the problems.
On the other hand, you’re a competent motor mechanic: you keep the wheels of our lives moving safely.
What do you have in common? (more…)
posted: Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Week 6 of Sutton BNI’s Visitors and Referrals Campaign
Once again Sutton Chapter enjoyed another very productive meeting. Several visitors attended the meeting, including James McBrearty our Area Director. James delivered an informative 10 minute presentation on how to increase the number of visitors to the Chapter. This will be very helpful for our forthcoming Visitors’ day on 27 May. We will be inviting Solicitors, car mechanics, florists and homoeopaths to the meeting. (more…)
posted: Saturday, May 8th, 2010
Visitors day, 27 May 2010
Following the success of our visitors day on 6 May, Pat is pressing us to continue the recruitment drive with another one! This will be on 27 May, and we are concentrating in particular on solicitors and car mechanics. Start searching now, build up your list of contacts, and get your invitations out. (I promise to do better myself this time!)
