We are the world’s leading business referral organization with over 280,000 Members in over 10,000 BNI Chapters worldwide. In 2020 alone, BNI Members shared over 11.5 million valuable new client referrals and generated over $16.2B (USD) in revenue.

Is BNI a pyramid scheme?

BNI is absolutely NOT a pyramid scheme, an MLM (multi-level-marketing), or a scam. This organization has been around for decades and thousands of small business people swear by its success.

Is BNI worth the investment?

BNI, as with any other networking group is only worthwhile if you are aware of what you want/need from the group and whether that group can deliver it. I would go along to one for a visit to see you like it, some groups you click with and some you don’t.

Is BNI helpful in business?

At its core, BNI is a global networking platform for businesses of all sizes and industries. Its signature referral marketing program helps owners increase business via referral sharing. 98% of businesses rely on referrals to secure new business.

Is BNI a con?

Yes, BNI does encourage you to invite other people to the meeting. But no, not anyone can join — BNI is strictly for business owners and independent contractors. Scams often encourage you to get anyone to join because the sizable, initial costs alone will make the scammers profit.

Why you should not join BNI?

Do Not Join if You Don’ t Have a Referral System Strategy in Your Business – Most people who do not benefit from BNI have no referral strategy in their businesses. Hence, harnessing the potential of BNI is impossible for them. One bad experience can lead them to walk away from BNI forever.

Is BNI MLM?

BNI is not a Multi-Level Marketing organization, but many people in MLMs are BNI members. Members of reputable MLMs are definitely welcome in BNI, as long as they market only the company’s products or services.

Can I get my money back from BNI?

Subject to applicable membership policies, if payment has already been made and your order is cancelled or limited, BNI will refund any payment you made for the service that will not be delivered due to cancellation or limitation of an order in the same tender as the original purchase.

How much does it cost to be a member of BNI?

The investment to join BNI consists of an application fee and a participation fee: Application Fee: $250. Participation Fees: $649 for a one year membership, or $999 for a two year membership.

Are networking groups worth it?

A networking group allows you to hear firsthand what people are saying about you and your business. While members probably won’t give away their next great idea, they can certainly help you hone your ideas and execution and be more responsive in the marketplace.

How do I quit BNI?

Drop Member Screen

1. Enter the effective date for the drop.
2. Choose whether the member Resigned or was Terminated.
3. Choose the Drop Reason from the list.
4. Additional details may be briefly noted in this box.
5. Choose whether to generate a Certificate of Credit.
6. Press Submit to complete the action.

Why is BNI important?

Benefits of BNI Increase Business Prospects: You’ll substantially increase your business through referrals. Great Networking Opportunities: Your participation in up to 52 networking meetings per year will increase your exposure to many other business professionals in your community.

How do you get BNI to work for you?

Let’s Rock Your Next BNI Meeting With These 7 Steps:

1. Arrive Early. Not just 5 minutes early, but 20-30 minutes early.
2. Always Volunteer.
3. Make Your Commercial Memorable.
4. Keep Audience Engaged During Your 10-minute presentation.
5. Pay Attention.
6. Give Genuine Referrals.
7. Stay Connected & Follow Up.

What BNI means to me?

BNI is about relationships. It’s about being there for one another. It’s about the things that happen when people truly get to know each other and trust each other.