BNI Cyprus

My Dearest friends and colleagues in Cyprus and around the World!
It has been a great honour to serve as the National Director of Business Network International for Cyprus.

Together, we have built a vibrant community rooted in trust, collaboration, and shared success. Your dedication and enthusiasm have been the cornerstone of all of our achievements, and I am deeply grateful for each and every one of you. To my members, directors, ambassadors, leadership teams, National Directors across the Globe, Executive directors and BNI Global Team!

As I reflect on the past 12 years, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of pride and gratitude for what we have achieved together. We have built in Cyprus a thriving community that embodies the spirit of mutual support. Watching our members grow their businesses, build lasting relationships, and serve one another has been truly inspiring. I am deeply proud of the legacy we have created, and I cherish the countless memories and milestones that have marked our journey. Most of all, I cherish relationships with amazing people across the Globe I am blessed to build, unique moments we share.

Today, I filled with mixed emotions as I announce that I will be transferring the role of National Director. After much reflection, I have decided to transfer the responsibilities of the National Director to a New Leader, that will continue to lead BNI Cyprus to an even bigger future.
I am delighted to introduce our new National Director, Yannis Stephanou . Yannis, will be taking over the leadership of BNI on 17th June and brings a wealth of experience, fresh perspectives, and a deep commitment to our core values. He is passionate about our culture and caring for members’ personal and business success, something that has always been very important for me. I am confident that under his guidance, BNI Cyprus will continue to thrive and reach new heights of impact.

I am pleased to share with you that I will remain involved with BNI as a member of the Board of Advisors for BNI Cyprus. In this new capacity, I will have the opportunity to continue supporting our network, offering my experience and guidance to ensure our ongoing success.
I sincerely thank all of you from the bottom of my heart. Your support, dedication, and hard work have been truly inspiring. It has been a privilege to work alongside such a dedicated and dynamic group of professionals.
As we move into this new chapter, I ask you to welcome and support Yannis, as you have been supporting me throughout the years, because without this effort the success we have achieved together over the last 12 years would not have been possible.

Thank you once again for your trust, friendship and support. You are and will be always important to me and I want this relationships between us to continue and grow even stronger. I wish you all the best! Καλές επιτυχίες σε όλους!

Cheers to new beginnings!
Oxana Laouri 💗

📸 Christos Panayides

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to BNI Cyprus' annual business networking event "Building Relationships – Empowering Growth".

Over 100 entrepreneurs from different cities and business sectors of Cyprus will meet in an open networking format, to create new connections, build relationships and open doors for new opportunities.

The event also consists of important speeches that will convey to us the most important tools an entrepreneur has in 2024 to develop his/her business and will present the actions and objectives of BNI and BNI Cyprus to help business communities. Awards for members and teams will follow.

What is BNI?

BNI is a global network of entrepreneurs whose primary goal is to exchange quality referrals. It is the most successful network in the world today, with over 325,000 members and 11,135 chapters in 77 countries. BNI members exchanged more than 14.6 million referrals with each other and generated business operations worth over €22.1 billion for their businesses. Of this total, thousands of referrals were exchanged in Cyprus.

Event Information

May 28, 2024

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Location: Pefkos City Hotel, Limassol

Dress Code: Business

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-connections-empowering-growth-networking-event-tickets-870643126027

If you have any questions, please contact us
[email protected] or DM
WhatsApp: +35799483200

Happy Easter to all our members and friends who celebrate now! We are wishing you, your family and your beloved light, love and happiness 😊💗🙏💕

When I’m asked, “How can I move a relationship with someone I just met to the point where my new contact feels comfortable passing referrals to me?”, my answer is that it depends on how and where you met them. Learn more on my website. https://bit.ly/3X5BDmS

The Survey Says….

I once did a survey of 3,400 businesspeople from around the world. I gave them a list of 20 characteristics about networking and asked them to select the top behaviors they would like to see in a great networker. This is what they said. https://bit.ly/3JAVrY1

Knowledge Networking and Referral Networking:
Using Both for Business Growth

Networking plays an important role in achieving success. On my blog, I share the benefits of both Knowledge and Referral Networking PLUS four strategies to help you build your business with effective networking. https://bit.ly/3OJQ0dY

Word-of-mouth Marketing is Always Working

You get word-of-mouth marketing every day when people talk about you. It may be good, it may be vague or unclear, it may be negative. Make sure it is working FOR you rather than against you. Learn more on my blog: https://bit.ly/49XDa3A

The Three R’s of Business Networking

Invest your time to use the 3 R’s effectively.
Relationships – build a strong foundation with others
Reliability – build credibility with networking partners
Referrals – give & receive referrals from your networking group
https://bit.ly/42ddzky

Steps to Accelerate Referral Success

Building a referral-based business is a process that involves nurturing meaningful relationships. To start receiving referrals sooner, ask yourself these crucial questions:
Am I Building Relationships?
Am I Demonstrating Value?
Am I Giving Back?
Am I Staying Informed?
Learn more at my website. https://bit.ly/472TGh3

Celebrating 39 years of unparalleled growth and success with BNI!

As we mark another milestone, we're grateful for the incredible journey, unwavering support, and countless success stories shared within our BNI community.

Here's to the power of networking, the strength of partnerships, and the spirit of entrepreneurship that fuels our journey! Let's continue to connect, grow, and succeed together in the years to come!

Dear Esteemed Members and Cherished Families of BNI Cyprus and friends.

As the festive lights brighten our streets and homes, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we have shared over the past year. It is with a heart full of gratitude and joy that I extend my warmest Christmas and New Year wishes to each one of you.

This season, let us cherish the bonds we've strengthened and the successes we've celebrated together. Our BNI family, bound by mutual support and dedication, has not just grown in numbers but also in spirit and camaraderie. Your unwavering commitment and enthusiasm have been the cornerstone of our collective achievements.

As we gather with our loved ones to celebrate this joyous time, let's remember the true essence of Christmas - giving, sharing, and spreading love. May your homes be filled with laughter, your hearts with love, and your lives with abundant blessings.

Looking ahead to the New Year, I am filled with optimism and excitement for what we can accomplish. Let's step into this new chapter with renewed energy, fresh ideas, and the same collaborative spirit that makes us a formidable team.

May the magic of Christmas and the promise of a New Year bring you and your families happiness, health, and prosperity. Here's to closing a remarkable year and welcoming another with hope and ambition.

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!

Warm Regards,

Oxana Laouri
National Director
BNI Cyprus

LEADERSHIP IS MORE THAN MANAGEMENT

There is a difference between management and leadership. You can learn two important concepts about how leadership is more than management on my blog. https://bit.ly/3dlrbl7

What are YOUR networking goals?

Without a goal, you have nothing at which to aim. More importantly, if you don’t have a goal, it is impossible to measure and track your results. Ivanmisner.com

I’m here to tell you it’s NOT about who or what you know; it is about how well you know each other! You will have far greater success when you approach networking from a personal angle with a genuine desire to get to know others. https://tinyurl.com/4ed2ebef

Business referrals are good; dream referrals are great!

A Dream Referral is a client or customer who will make a significant impact on your revenues for the entire year! Before you can get your Dream Referral, you must know who or what it is. See my blog for more. https://tinyurl.com/3xahupea

Our BNI business community in Cyprus grows expanding in different cities across the Island. We've been featured in Skala Times !

Business Networking International (BNI) και στη Λάρνακα! | SkalaTimes 👉🏼 Online Magazine about Larnaca Από το 1985, η πλατφόρμα ΒΝΙ (Business Networking International) βοηθάει ανθρώπους του επιχειρείν σε όλο τον πλανήτη, όπου υπάρχει οργανωμένη αγορά.

Embrace every mistake as a stepping stone to success! Dr. Ivan Misner reminds us that the truly successful see each misstep as an opportunity to learn, not a reason to give up. Keep pushing forward, keep learning and keep succeeding!

I had fun sharing a story during my Keynote presentation at the BNI Global Convention with members and Directors.

https://bit.ly/3METrBj

It is our honor to represent BNI Cyprus at BNI Global Convention 2023 in Madrid, Spain. Global Networking with the business owners from 77 countries, excellent learning and ideas exchange! Thank you BNI Global for organising this dynamic powerful event to connect businesses across the globe 🌎 🙏

Simplicity and Transparency are execution's dream team! says Keynote Speaker Chris McChesney - #1 National Best-selling author of 'The 4 Disciplines of Ex*****on' at the .

This is it – the last day to register for the BNI Global Convention!

I am so excited to join all of you in Madrid for this year’s Convention in Madrid, Spain. I’m ready to shake your hand, smile for our photo, and sign your copy of my new book! Ticket sales end November 3rd. https://bit.ly/3uWdWjx

Give Up the Excuses and INVITE

Businesspeople know that whatever the current business climate is, their networking groups are a consistent place for referrals, resources, and support. Yet, they have excuses for not inviting people to visit the meeting and do some networking, too. https://bit.ly/3ihKPRW