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  • #32
    FusionNet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 695 ✭✭✭FusionNet


    Firstly I wrote that last post without my glasses and the MS calculator font is small.. So apologies for the Zero.

    As for picking holes Culchie, Id lake to state I was in BNI for over two years, I even sat at the head of the table so I more than anyone know the sales and profits I made out of it. But thats not the point, this is the worlds biggest downturn and BNI who have vertually no expenses in Ireland havent reduced the fee I think its too expensive. And to say BNI is all singing all dancing it isnt. BNI's downfall is its weakest link, as soon as members drop off a chamber can vanish within weeks. I remember our chapter went from 27 to 5 in a matter of months just because people couldnt make the 7am start. It suits certain people but its only as good as what people put in and that can be a problem when people are busy or quiet ironically..

    Anyways my original point stands, 400 euro would be fine 600, I just think its too much...


  • #33
    Culchie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,047 ✭✭✭Culchie


    FusionNet wrote: »
    Firstly I wrote that last post without my glasses and the MS calculator font is small.. So apologies for the Zero.

    As for picking holes Culchie, Id lake to state I was in BNI for over two years, I even sat at the head of the table so I more than anyone know the sales and profits I made out of it. But thats not the point, this is the worlds biggest downturn and BNI who have vertually no expenses in Ireland havent reduced the fee I think its too expensive. And to say BNI is all singing all dancing it isnt. BNI's downfall is its weakest link, as soon as members drop off a chamber can vanish within weeks. I remember our chapter went from 27 to 5 in a matter of months just because people couldnt make the 7am start. It suits certain people but its only as good as what people put in and that can be a problem when people are busy or quiet ironically..

    Anyways my original point stands, 400 euro would be fine 600, I just think its too much...

    Everything you say is true (although I never said it was all singing and dancing). I would also welcome the reduction from 600 to 400 as well ..... but I would also welcome a reduction in my rent, my rates etc....

    For me, when you weight it up €11.50 a week is well worth it. Now time for bed for tomorrows meeting :(


  • #34
    conolan
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 586 ✭✭✭conolan


    I've been invited to join in Waterford. Went to meeting last week, and was disappointed to see people doing obvious consumer-oriented services. Somehow i thought it was B2B mostly. What's the mix in other groups?


  • #35
    LauraOrlagh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 94 ✭✭LauraOrlagh


    Chubbcakes wrote: »
    A good idea is to group interested people in each counties and meet for a coffee every month etc. Allocate an 1hr, and have an informal chat. Talk fast to each other and get outta there! Limit the numbers to 6 and just turn up. Minimal cost and effort!Or is this far too simple/difficult? lol

    Chubbcakes.. I think what you're talking about there is OpenCoffee and that idea is already in practice around the country - but good idea all the same :) check it out on Linked in if you like http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=85170&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr

    I'd have to agree with FusionNet.. who wants to get up at 6am to get to a breakfast meeting only to be under pressure to generate referrals.. honest word of mouth is a far better stimulator of business than this pressurised setting. Maybe we should set up our own network which meets at a sociable hour and is a less formal networking opportunity for any business owners interested :)


  • #36
    FusionNet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 695 ✭✭✭FusionNet


    Hi Laura (again:)

    I think the strict format of BNI does work to a point as it keeps you from getting lazy but you really have to be in the mood for it at that hour of the morning.. What I noticed was I did most of my business in the group not outside it and after I left I have all the customers then.. But I did land some nice deals in it but Im well beyond getting up at 630am, Ive stopped all that craic and working myself to death... Its not for everyone but definately has potential for some start ups.


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  • #37
    bon ami
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 85 ✭✭bon ami


    There is no doubt that WOM works and taht networking is worth it. I ahve tried a numebr of networking groups both paid and unpaid and have found taht BNI is the best of the lot (for me). Other groups I have been involved in do not adhere to similar policies as BNI . I have been a member of my chapter for 3 years and some members have been there more than 8 years, and I can assure you we don't do it for nothing. The early start isa pain in the ass but one reason it is there is that it ensures that all members are committed. One reason that BNI does not work for some people is that they do not buy into the "Givers Gain" philosophy - they turn up pay their fee and expect to generate referrals and business. That is not how it works and you have got to put the effort in doing 1/2/1's with other members, building up a reputation and credibility in both you and your product/service. I have been to one particular networking session where more tahn 100 people turn up and the majority of them are salespeole looking for referrals but are not in a position to give referrals themselves.

    As I said in an earlier post BNI is not for everybody but don't knock it totally as there are quite a lot of members doing very well out of it thank you.


  • #38
    OfficeAngel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59 ✭✭OfficeAngel


    I know this thread finished some time ago, but as I appear to be in the right type of place, would anyone out there know anything about the various chapters in Limerick?

    BNI did me proud when I lived in Co. Clare considering I haven't even joined yet.
    I have since moved to LImerick so are there any comments?

    It seems the only way forward at the moment, products sell on the internet but services don't.

    Thanks.


  • #39
    RUDOLF289
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 794 ✭✭✭RUDOLF289


    OfficeAngel wrote: »
    I know this thread finished some time ago, but as I appear to be in the right type of place, would anyone out there know anything about the various chapters in Limerick?

    BNI did me proud when I lived in Co. Clare considering I haven't even joined yet.
    I have since moved to LImerick so are there any comments?

    It seems the only way forward at the moment, products sell on the internet but services don't.

    Thanks.

    Hello Office Angel,

    I have sent you a PM with a linkedin profile. Suggest you make contact. He is an Area Director for the region.

    Cheers,
    Rudolf289


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