Join BNI for a 4-day, 3-night cruise on Carnival Cruise Line's "MS Paradise." The cruise will depart on October 15th and returns on October 18th, 2004, and is open to all BNI members!

The cruise includes a FREE mixer hosted by BNI, a Networking Workshop presented by Dr. Ivan R. Misner, Founder & CEO, and much, much more!

Small Business owners face both opportunities and challenges every day.  Find answers to your most important questions at "The Small Business Advocate" website.

The Small Business Advocate Radio Show is a leading-edge online resource featuring a LIVE weekday Radio/Internet talk show, a daily replay option, and hundreds of searchable audio archives and print articles --including many with BNI's founder, Dr. Ivan Misner.

Once you belong to a networking group, it can still be difficult sometimes to obtain business from fellow networking members. Instead of giving up, learn about the three Rs of networking in the latest article written by Dr. Ivan Misner for Entrepreneur.com. 

The Masters of Success book tour continues -- recently making three stops in Virginia - visiting incredible audiences in Roanoke, Richmond, and Virginia Beach!

The Masters of Success book tour recently stopped in Chicago, Illinois -- authors Dr. Ivan Misner and Don Morgan were greeted by hundreds of more enthusiastic members and guests throughout the Chicago area!

Three countries and almost a dozen states were all represented at the largest non-conference Directors Training that was held at BNI Headquarters in Upland, California!

Margie Cowan, with assistance from other Directors, conducted this Summer's three-day training with a record number -- 27 Directors in attendance!!!

Encourage the members of your networking group to recommend your business to others and generate more referrals!

Building word-of-mouth for your business is something that takes work and effort from you directly in the form of "training your sales force!" Learn more about how to encourage the members of your networking group to give you more referrals in the latest article written by Dr. Ivan Misner for Entrepreneur.com. 

The Masters of Success book tour continues -- recently stopping in Orange County, California. Almost 500 people attended the event and the positive feedback was absolutely amazing!

BNI is very happy to announce that France is well on its way to becoming the next country to have BNI Chapters! The first informational BNI meeting was held the 2nd week of June and the turnout was fantastic!

Dr. Ivan Misner, BNI's Founder and CEO, recently visited BNI Chapters throughout South Africa for the first time.

During his visit Dr. Misner did six presentations and received a very warm South African welcome at each! 

Learn to take advantage of knowledge and relationships when building your business -- and your bottom line.

Your social capital is a direct result of how well you network and "is built by design, not chance." Learn how to increase your social capital by taking advantage of your networking relationships in the latest article written by Dr. Ivan Misner for Entrepreneur.com.

BNI is very pleased to announce that the BNI Store is now better than ever -- offering more great products to enhance your networking knowledge and experience!

Check out the downloadable section to find great MP3 and PDF downloads!

BNI announces a Hurricane Relief Fund - 
asking members to please send contributions that will be added to a donation that will be made to the American Red Cross by the BNI-Misner Foundation.

BNI Members are invited to the Members' Session of the BNI International Conference on Friday, November 19, 2004 -- in beautiful Long Beach, California!

This will be an excellent opportunity to meet and network with other BNI members from California -- as well as Directors from all over the World! You are invited so sign up today!

Relationship building courses have yet to become a business school requirement. Isn't it time that changed?

Students are graduating with bachelor's degrees in marketing and business, but have learned hardly anything about networking and social capital. Learn how to help teach the business people of tomorrow about networking in the latest article written by Dr. Ivan Misner for Entrepreneur.com.

BNI is very pleased to recommend a new book by Susan RoAne, a best selling author and long-time friend of BNI.

"How To Create Your Own Luck," by Wiley and Sons, focuses on turning Serendipity into Success. Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder & CEO of BNI, and several members from around the world tell their stories of 'luck' in this lively inspirational, aspirational, and educational book!

Read a free chapter from "How To Create Your Own Luck," and purchase your copy today!

You are invited to attend a gala event in honor of Elisabeth and Dr. Ivan Misner!

This is a great opportunity for all of us to support the BNI-Misner Foundation, Beth and Ivan, and the Leroy Haynes Center. Register today!

BNI is very pleased to announce the formal launch of the first chapter in France - BNI's newest Country!

Thanks to endless work and dedication, BNI France has kicked off with the Diamant Brut de Creteil Chapter and is already working on their second and third chapters!

BNI members and guests have returned from their voyage on Carnival Cruise Line's MS Paradise!!! The positive energy on the cruise from all 153 participants was incredible and is now spreading to BNI Chapters near you!

...with Networking Aerobics -- 7 exercises to help you maintain networking momentum! Learn how to shape up your business with networking aerobics in the latest article written by Dr. Ivan Misner for Entrepreneur.com.

Learn and Apply the Power of Referral-Based Marketing to Your Business -- with Tom Fleming's new Car Coach CD - Who Can Pass You Business All Day Everyday?

BNI is very pleased to support Tom Fleming and recommend Who Can Pass You Business All Day Everyday? Purchase your copy at the BNI Store today.

Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder & CEO of BNI, recently returned from successful visits to both Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia -- where he attended four incredible events hosted by BNI Northwest and BNI British Columbia!

BNI recommends a new book by Paul and Sarah Edwards, best selling authors and long-time friends of BNI.

The Best Home Businesses for People 50+, published by Tarcher/Penguin contains detailed descriptions of over 70 carefully selected businesses based on hundreds of interviews. Each profile covers "What to charge," "Best ways to get business," and "Marketing insights," and includes comprehensive resources for taking the next steps.

The 2004 BNI International Director's Conference has concluded and was a huge success - with 21 Different Countries being represented by 500 BNI Directors and Members!

The energy and enthusiasm was remarkable as people traveled to Long Beach, California from all over the world - all to celebrate BNI's 2005 Theme-          20/20 VISION- 20 Years 20 Countries!

No, they don't! Learn how to STOP relying on luck to create word-of-mouth for your business in the latest article written by Dr. Ivan Misner for Entrepreneur.com.

BNI is very proud to announce that the IMC Thursday Chapter is now meeting in India - thanks to the incredible efforts of Co-National Directors Niraj Shah and Niri Patel (pictured here with India's first BNI Chapter).

CoachVille is a global learning village providing business development through personalized teaching, with a Coach Approach.

The cornerstone of this new alliance is a brand new virtual community centered around social capital and networking, with Dr. Ivan Misner, BNI's Founder & CEO, as the visionary.