BNI is based on the principle of "givers gain" which means you join asking yourself not "What's in it for me?" but rather "How can I help my fellow members develop their businesses?" The result is we help support each other and we all gain business through it.

BNI is an 18 year old business and professional organisation that allows only one person from each trade or profession to join a chapter. With over 2,700 active chapters, and 54,000 members in the UK, it is the most successful business referral organisation in the world.   At the core of BNI networking are the BNI 'chapters' which meet every week at breakfast.

The meetings are scheduled for that time so they don't impact with the day to day running of your business.
Good Referrals offer the opportunity to do business with someone who is in the market to buy your product or service. Although not a guaranteed sale, a good referral is an open door to discuss your business with someone who is interested in your product or service. Each member knows many other people and this extended network is a rich database of potential business available to members of BNI.

Word Of Mouth is the most effective form of advertising possible. BNI provides a structured environment for the development and exchange of quality referrals. The average chapter of BNI gives over 60 referrals per month to its members. Based on a survey by Dr. Ivan R. Misner, each member of BNI passed an average of over £11,000 per year worth of potential business to other members.