The Agenda

The secret of making the maximum impact in a

You don't have to worry about having to think of the next thing to say at BNI meetings, as the whole meeting follows a planned agenda designed to result in the maximum benefit for all the group members.

Although there is a fixed format, and there is a serious focus on generating business, there is also plenty of scope for the members to enjoy themselves and have fun at the meetings as well. The meetings are often an exhilarating start to the day's business for most of the members!

The meeting starts at 7:00am sharp with 15 minutes of open networking, and breakfast is served.

  1. Open Networking
  2. Welcome everyone, introduce Team Leaders
  3. Purpose and Overview of BNI
  4. Networking Education
  5. Announce Business Network "Leaders" (beginning of each month)
  6. Pass business cards
  7. Welcome any new BNI members to the organisation (induct new members)
  8. Members introduce themselves and give 60-second presentation
  9. Welcome visitors to BNI and have members introduce them (visitors give 60-second presentation)
  10. Membership Co-ordinator's Report
  11. Membership Committee Report
  12. Treasurer announces rota of speakers for next six weeks and introduces this week's speaker(s)
  13. Speaker(s) gives 10-12 minute presentation
  14. Pass referrals
  15. Treasurer's Report
  16. Announcements and reminders
  17. Door prize draw: for members bringing visitors or referrals
  18. Close meeting
  19. Conduct new member orientation
  20. Conduct visitor orientations