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How much does a BNI group cost?
The investment to join BNI consists of an application fee and a participation fee: Application Fee: $199. Participation Fees: $599 for a one year membership, or $1,148 for a two year membership.
What is BNI and how it works?
BNI stands for Business Networking International. It is the world’s leading business referral organization with nearly 285,000 members in 10,500 chapters worldwide. BNI operates a network of franchises in different territories.
How do I join the BNI group?
Your first step is to find a local Chapter and register for a meeting. We have over 10,604 Chapters all over the world. The registration process is easy. You will receive emails from the local Chapter leadership with information about the meeting and a link to participate in a meeting.
How do I pay my BNI dues?
You may pay with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover or Check. Should you wish to use a credit card, please select the appropriate button below to complete the secure online transaction. If you have any questions please contact our office at 407-434-0370 .
Where does BNI money go?
The cost of membership is divided into two main areas: Support of members and chapters (including materials). 2. Regional office and administrative and support costs, training materials, BNI royalties and BNI Connect fees.
Is BNI membership refundable?
Upon acceptance into BNI, your fees are non-refundable without exception. If you choose to cancel your membership for any reason, a Certificate of Credit for your time remaining may be granted.
Is BNI refundable?
Subject to applicable membership policies, if payment has already been made and your order is cancelled or limited, BNI will refund any payment you made for the service that will not be delivered due to cancellation or limitation of an order in the same tender as the original purchase.
Is joining BNI worth it?
If you are a very busy person, the ten hours on average that you spend at the BNI may not be worth it since it will be several months before you will see a return. The BNI works well for those with traditional small businesses—plumbers, accountants, pest exterminators, or other small service providers.
Is it free to join BNI?
The investment to join BNI consists of an application fee and a participation fee: Application Fee: $250. Participation Fees: $649 for a one year membership, or $999 for a two year membership.
How do I resign from BNI?
Drop Member Screen
- Enter the effective date for the drop.
- Choose whether the member Resigned or was Terminated.
- Choose the Drop Reason from the list.
- Additional details may be briefly noted in this box.
- Choose whether to generate a Certificate of Credit.
- Press Submit to complete the action.
How much does it cost to start a BNI chapter?
BNI Global Franchise Costs & Fees
| Name of Fee | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Orientation and Conference and Travel Expenses | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Training Fees | $2,200 | $3,400 |
| Professional Fees | $2,000 | $10,000 |
Is BNI worth joining?