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Many materials are provided to BNI members as part of
their introductory kit when they first join BNI. Amongst
other things, members receive a card file holder to hold
all of the members' business cards; a business card badge
holder; a lapel pin; and an orientation cassette by Dr.
Misner the founder of BNI.
Badges
Such a simple piece of kit, but members always find it
makes a useful talking point to kickstart the networking
process. And for other BNI members, it's a sign that you
are part of the 'family' - one BNI member from the UK
was accosted on a flight to Malaysia by another member
who recognised the badge, and ended up making some influential
overseas contacts through their chance meeting.
Business Card Albums
The card album is one of the BNI member's most important
tools, and is always stocked with plenty of the other
Chapter members' business cards, ready to be passed on
for referrals. Many members increase their chances of
success by ordering additional albums for their partners
or business associates.
Cardholder
The cardholder may not seem particularly useful, but it
serves two very important functions: firstly it demonstrates
to chapter guests that the chapter is a coherent and professional
unit, working together for business, and secondly it acts
as a useful ice-breaker, giving visitors some initial
information about your business, as a starting point for
effective networking.
The Orientation Kit
In addition members receive a comprehensive 40 page New
Member Orientation Kit, and have available to them an
extensive library of networking tips on recorded tapes,
and all the materials they will need to successfully work
the BNI system.
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