Holiday parties are great places to meet people and network but in order to actually be effective, you need to have a plan. 

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Rory Wyatt from the BNI Centauri chapter in the BNI Johannesburg region, sent a letter of thanks to BNI South Africa for the new international clients his company has obtained solely due to their participation on the BNI Connect website. 

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Consider these tips when you next need to navigate potentially awkward business networking situations with minimal drama . . .

This newly released, 11-minute video, sponsored by the Referral Institute, explains how the week of February 4th-8th, 2013 will bring about great opportunities for businesspeople across the globe and increase worldwide awareness about the powerful benefits of business networking. 

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Click on the "Read More" tab to read the latest Fox Business news article written by BNI's Founder which explains an experience he had that has prompted him to often say to people: "Don't let the fear of rejection stop you from doing what you are excited about.  If you are excited about your business, don't let rejection stop you . . ."

BNI Nigeria recently hosted the 2012 National Business Conference at the CMD in Lagos and they invited business professionals and managers to attend in order to learn about and experience the power of meaningful relationships in business . . .

BNI Ireland had some exciting news recently: Sandra and Andy Hart, Co-Directors of BNI European Affairs, met Ireland's Prime Minister—a great supporter of BNI!

BNI member Chuck Wilson has made a fantastic video for the BNI Northeast Ohio Region. It contains great content on the value of BNI and is definitely worth sharing with your fellow BNI members and visitors. 

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The right networking approach will enable you to build a wealth of resources and contacts that will help take your business to new heights of success.  During tomorrow's Networking University webinar, BNI's Founder Ivan Misner will educate participants around the world on how to understand and obtain the most effective approach to networking for ultimate business growth.  Click on the "Read More" tab to learn more and to register . . .

BNI China has had some fantastic news coverage lately--in fact, there have been 26 news clippings about BNI in Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China, and Taiwan. 

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