It transformed my job into a business and gave me a great work life balance. A lot of trades like I was six years ago network to fill their diaries. Those that stay in BNI make it into a business and it is the best thing I did.

I’ve been a member in BNI over 20 years. I love being back in the room networking. I come to do business as it builds my business.

I have been a member of BNI Royal for nearly 6 years and it has helped me grow my business from 1 person to 3, and helped me double my turnover. We get the referrals we ask for, but we also get a fantastic network of members who are willing to help, support and assist each other. The opportunities that can be gained can be life changing and I wouldn't not want to be a part of BNI and BNI Royal in particular.

I initially joined to grow my network and to get more business, but it is so much more than that. What makes BNI are the people, the relationships that you make along your journey. Knowing that help and advice is just a phone call away

There is nothing better than face to face, one to one business. BNI has helped me develop my company by introducing me to fellow businesses that require my product, service and expertise. I would recommend any business looking to grow or develop, to visit and see first hand what it can do for you.

I’ve renewed with BNI Terriers because it is a fantastic group and it is part of my famly and I would really miss not being in BNI. The fact we are face to face is fantastic.

It was a hard slog online but BNI really helped us maintain our businesses during lockdown and covid. The reason I joined was for the professional environment where people can really understand each other’s businesses. Being back in the room at 315 Bar, Lepton is a fantastic buzz and we are excited to be networking in person again.

Quite often as a charity we visted BNI chapters but we were invited to apply to become a member at Two Valleys. I was apprehensive about what I could bring to the group never mind what it could do for us but it just works and we have got all the members involved in various activities raising money for the charity. But it has been good because as a charity we were battered by the pandemic and to be able to get back to networking for the charity has been fantastic.

The law of proximity, you become the people you surround yourself with so why not meet weekly with other committed business owners.