JK News Today
Jammu, December 27:
After thirty- three years of foundation in the USA, Business Network International – BNI has launched it’s first chapter BNI –Abundance in Jammu with 34 members with the closed business of Rs.20.54 lakhs. Only Business owners/ Key decision makers can be members of BNI. Its the 526th Chapter in the country. The session was graced by Mr Atul Joglekar, Head India Operations, Mr. Sunil Kuhzuvelil – District Director, BNI INDIA & Regional Directors of Jammu Raghav & Dimpi Gupta.
BNI is the world’s largest business networking organisation established over 33 years ago and present in over 74 countries with over 2,47,896 members globally. In the last 12 months, BNI members globally have exchanged 15.5 Billion US dollars of business through referrals.
It started in India 12 years ago and now spread to over 70 cities with more than 26,000+ members. They have generated more than 9,520 crores of rupees between members in the last 12 months. The essence of BNI is ‘Givers Gain Philosophy’ a trademark concept which emphasizes that the more one gives in terms of referrals and business within a network they will be reciprocated with the same in multiple paces.
Raghav informed that the members in BNI meet weekly to exchange quality business referrals between each other which provide an opportunity to grow their businesses. ‘We are in the process of launching four chapters presently and expect the Jammu region to grow to a member size of 250 in a year’s time’, Raghav said. This is the only organizations of its type, which also eliminates the chance of competition by allowing only one person from a specific profession in each chapter.
The idea behind BNI is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive and professional business networking and referral program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals. In BNI, members do not pay any commissions for the business they gain through the referrals received.
The organization aims to create an outstanding culture that promotes collaboration and co creation. The average seat value per member in new business terms in BNI India is INR 43.54 lakhs per year and growing.
The Forbes Magazine had named BNI in the list of Top 3 Essential Local Small Business Associations you should belong to in the current ever evolving business space.
