contact: networking@bni-central.co.uk
Networking in Witham
Please register your details and somebody from BNI Essex will contact you about the networking group.
BNI is a business networking organisation that meets regularly and offers the opportunity for its members to exchange ideas , contacts and business referrals. Founded in 1985, BNI is one of the largest international business referral organisations in the World.
Why should you apply to join our new chapter?
There are many reasons but the main ones are:
- Gaining referral business is the most cost effective form of marketing.
- Gaining a network of like minded business owners means you are never alone. There are at least 20 members ready to offer help and advice in every area if you need it.
- Once you are a member of our chapter, your competition cannot join the same group giving you effectively a captive audience in the room, but more importantly the members will refer you to their contacts too.
Why should I register my interest now?
We are an existing business group that has been running since June 1998 and have passed thousands of referrals.
To register your interest, please complete the form below, or email networking@bni-central.co.uk
How It Works?
So there is no conflict within groups (known as chapters), only one business from each business category is allowed to join any one BNI chapter.
For instance, if you are the IT company in a chapter, then you quickly become the go to firm for your BNI colleagues for anything related to IT. If you are the plumber or the gardener, you quickly become the go to person for your given trade or skill. However, this increase in your customer base is not limited to your BNI colleagues, it also often means their family members, friends, friends of friends, business associates and customers.
Also, you may find a particular synergy with other members in the group. For example, a printer, a marketing consultant, a photopgrapher and a web design company may all find regular work for eachother due to the synergy between their businesses. A letting agent, a solicitor and a cleaning company may also find such a synergy.
Small business networking in the structured way offered by BNI membership is an extremely efficient way of building a customer / client base…. with help from your BNI marketing team.
The main ethos of BNI is “givers gain”. This means if you give someone else some business, they will naturally want to give you business in return. This basic trait of human nature helps to build bonds and long term friendships within each and every BNI group… as well as the obvious financial rewards that come from an increase in business.
BNI members meet once a week. Once a member of BNI you lock out your competitors from your BNI group for as long as you remain a member.
What Do We Do?
The structure of these meetings has been honed over many years and is now distilled into the most efficient networking meeting there is. The agenda for each meeting is as follows:
- Everyone arrives, networking, greetings, coffee!
- Meeting commences.
- Networking Education – learn how to network effectively.
- Members and visitors take 60 seconds each to present their businesses.
- 10 minute presentation by a member to showcase their business.
- MEMBERS AND VISITORS PASS NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES TO EACH OTHER!!
- Notices, Announcements.
- Meeting close, networking.
Categories Wanted
If you represent one of the following categories inparticular, please complete the form below (a long way below) to register your initial interest. There is a vetting procedure to ensure you are a good fit for our new group and our group is a good fit for you.
Acupuncturist
Advertising Agency
Aerial Photographer
Air Conditioning Installer
Alarm Installer
Answering Service
Architect
Aromatherapist
Art Gallery
Artist
Asbestos Removal Service
Audio Visual Equipment Hire
Awnings Supplier
Baker
Bathroom Designer
Beauty Consultant
Beauty Products Distributor
Beauty Salon
Bid and Tender Manager
Blacksmith
Blinds and Curtains Store
Bookkeeper
Branding Consultant
Bricklayer
Builder
Building Materials Supplier
Building Products Supplier
Building Surveyor
Business Advisor
Business Banking Manager
Business Consultant
Business Franchise Consultant
Business Training Service
Butcher
Cabinet Maker
Car Body Shop
Car Detailer
Car Mechanic
Car Parts and Accessories Supplier
Car Sales Showroom
Car Servicing Garage
Carpenter
Carpet Cleaning Service
Cash Flow Consultant
Caterer
Catering Equipment Supplier
Charity
Chartered Surveyor
Chauffeur
Chef
Chiropractor
Chocolatier
Civil Engineering Company
Cleaning Products Supplier
Cleaning Service
Clothing Supplier
Commercial Banking Service
Commercial Insurance Broker
Commercial Property Agent
Commercial Property Surveyor
Commodity Investments Broker
Computer Networks Installer
Computer Repair Centre
Computer Software Developer
Computer Software Sales
Computer Training Provider
Concierge
Construction Products Supplier
Construction Project Manager
Copywriter
Counselling Service
Courier
Craniosacral Osteopath
Credit Card Service
Custom Clothing Company
Damp Proofer
Dance teacher
Data Cabling Installer
Debt Collector
Debt Management Agency
Demolition Service
Dentist
Detective Agency
Disc Jockey
Dog Groomer
Driving Instructor
Dry Cleaner
Electrician
Email Marketing Service
Energy Assessor
Energy Consultant
Engraving Service
Entertainment Agency
Equipment Financing Lender
Equity Release Advisor
Event Planner
Executive Coach
Fire Equipment Supplier
Fire Protection Systems Installer
Fire Safety Training Provider
Fitness Trainer
Flooring Contractor
Florist
Food and Drinks Products Supplier
Foreign Exchange
Formal Wear Hire Company
Funeral Planning Service
Furniture Restoration Service
Furniture Shop
Garage Door Installer
Gardener
Gas Engineer
General Contractor
General Insurance Broker
Glass Company
Golf Pro
Graphic Designer
Hair Stylist
Handyman
Health and Safety Consultant
Health and Wellness Products Distributor
Health and Wellness Provider
Health Club
Health Insurance Broker
Health Spa
Home Furnishings Store
Home Staging Company
Homeopath
Hot Tub Supplier
Hotel
House Clearance Service
Human Resources Consultant
Hypnotherapist
Illustrator
Image Consultant
Information Technology Consultant
Insolvency Practitioner
Insulation Service
Insurance Claims Advisor
Interior Designer
Internet Marketing Consultant
Internet Service Provider
Jeweller
Joiner
Kinesiologist
Kitchen Fitter
Landscaper
Language Tutor
Laundry Service
Lawn Care Service
Leadership Development Consultant
Lettings Agent
Life Coach
Lighting Supplier
Limousine Service
Local Magazine or Directory
Locksmith
Loss assessor
Magician
Mailing Service
Management Consultant
Market Research Agency
Marketing Consultant
Massage Therapist
Mediation Service
Medical Products Supplier
Mobile Phone Supplier
Mobility Products Supplier
Music Tuitor
Musician
Nutritionist
Occupational Therapist
Office Equipment Leasing
Office Furnisher
Office Machines Company
Office Products Supplier
Optician
Osteopath
Overseas Property Consultant
Painter and Decorator
Paralegal Service
Payroll Service
Personal Assistant
Personal Development Course Provider
Personal Injury Claims Manger
Personal Trainer
Pest Controller
Pharmacist
Photographer
Physiotherapist
Picture Framing Supplier
Plasterer
Plumber
Podiatrist
Printer Ink Cartridges Supplier
Private Doctor
Professional Organiser
Professional Speaker
Promotional Goods Supplier
Property Developer
Property Investments Consultant
Property Maintenance Service
Property Management Company
Psychotherapist
Public Relations Agency
Public Speaking Coach
Publicist
Quantity Surveyor
Radio Station
Real Estate Auctioneer
Recruitment Agency
Relocation Service
Removals Service
Renewable Energy Consultant
Residential Property Surveyor
Restaurant
Roofing and Guttering Service
Sales Training Consultant
Scaffolder
Search Engine Optimisation Consultant
Security Guarding Agency
Security Personnel Agency
Security Systems Installer
Shop Fitter
Sign Company
Social Media Marketing Agency
Solar Heating Installer
Solicitor
Sports Instructor
Sports Therapist
Stained Glass Supplier
Steel Fabrication Company
Stockbroker
Stonemason
Storage Facility
Structural Engineer
Tailor
Tax Advisor
Taxi Service
Telecommunications Service
Telecommunications Systems Installer
Telemarketing Service
Tiler
Timber Merchant
Tour Operator
Translator
Travel Agent
Tree Surgeon
Trophie Supplier
Tyre Fitter
Upholstery Service
Utilities Broker
Vehicle Finance Broker
Vehicle Rental Company
Vending Machine Supplier
Vet
Video Production Service
Virtual Assistant
Waste Disposal Service
Water Cooler Supplier
Wedding Planner
Welder
Window Cleaning Service
Windows and Doors Supplier
Wine Merchant
Writer
If your business does not appear on this list, complete the form anyway and advise us as to what business you are in. We will then get back to you with more info.
Our meetings are a great way of meeting local business people, networking and exchanging ideas with other members over breakfast, all before work!
To confirm your interest, either email us at networking@bni-central.co.uk or complete the form below and a member will return to you as soon as possible.
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