BNI is a business and professional networking organization that allows only one person per profession to join a chapter. This eliminates conflict of interest within each group allowing members to work towards growing each other's business. Last year (2006) in 29 different countries, BNI generated over 4.9 million referrals resulting in over $1.9 billion dollars worth of business for its members.

BNI focuses on the 'Giver's Gain' philosophy and believe strongly that through giving and passing referrals will we be able to gain more for our own business. 

This philosophy was started in 1985 by Dr Ivan Misner when he was in a new city and pondering how to market his business. Today, the organisation has surpassed the 100,000th member and is present in 32 countries.

BNI provides a structured and supportive system of giving and receiving business. It does so by providing an environment in which you develop personal relationships with dozens of other qualified business professionals. By establishing this "formal" relationship with other people, you will have the opportunity to substantially increase your business.