The mission of BNI is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive and professional referral market ... ing program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals. With over 200,000 members worldwide, BNI is the leading referral organisation in the world. In 2016, BNI generated 8.8 million referrals resulting in $11.2 billion USD worth of business for its members. BNI was founded in 1985 by Dr. Ivan Misner. The organisation has over 8,000+ chapters throughout every populated continent of the world. BNI sets up groups of local business people, where there is only one person per profession in a group. BNI trains these groups to be brilliant at passing referral business to one another. We operate on the philosophy of 'Givers Gain' - if I give business to you, you will want to find business for me. Being active in BNI is like having up to 50 sales people working for you, because your fellow members will be carrying your cards and referring your business to people they meet, without you having to pay them any salaries or commission. Successful businesses depend on 'word-of-mouth' marketing as the best form of promotion there is. We provide a structured, supportive, business environment in which groups of SMEs can get together to network, learn valuable new marketing skills and develop the strong personal relationships that lead to trust and the consequent generation of significant business for each other. Through weekly meetings and exclusive resources, BNI helps you build a strong network that fuels professional growth. BNI is built on a set of guiding principles which form the foundation on which members interact, conduct themselves and fulfil their goals. At BNI, we're Changing the Way the World does Business®. To find your nearest networking group - visit our website at www.bni.ie, or call the office on 353 21 4347066. read more