Action BNI

Double celebration for Action BNI today on two years since launch and hitting green on chapter traffic lights as the No 6 in our wider region and 80th in BNI UK & Ireland

Over the last two years Action BNI members have been thanked for approaching £1m in closed business, passed over 1500 referrals, welcomed nearly 300 visitors and had 36 members.

Launched online and remaining one of our online chapters Action met today for a face to face closed meeting to review progress, set new targets and push on for future ambitious growth plans.

Message us to see if you could be eligible to visit online - we meet Tuesdays 9.45. a.m.

Photo credit to John Cooper - not just John Cooper Pet Photography!

A Day of One-to-One Networking Meetings

Ivan Misner invites all BNI Members and Directors to be part of the 2nd annual Founder’s Day on June 23, 2022. Have a full day of 1-2-1s with fellow BNI Members or Directors. Or at least have ONE 1-2-1 on Founder’s Day. 😊

Start scheduling them now.

Are you looking to increase sales and grow your business?

Would you like to build quality, trusted relationships with like minded people?

We have work to pass to the below industries:

• Logistics
• Insurance
• HR
• Estate Agent
• Will Writer
• Family Solicitor
• Personal Trainer

We meet online Tuesday mornings 09:45am - 11:30am on Zoom. Get in touch for more information and your exclusive invitation.

BNI Connect Global

Notable networker recognition for Mike Crawford with 1000% contribution improvement!

Would you like to see if you are eligible to join and open opportunities for your business? Comment below…

Are you looking to grow your business?

If the answer is yes, join us online next Tuesday morning from 09:45 to 11:15 for some great networking.

- You’ll hear from two great speakers
- Have 90 minutes to build connections with people who have business to pass
- you’ll get to promote what you do

We have fun and are looking specifically for a:

•HR Expert
•Printer
•Family Law Solicitor
•Insurance specialist/broker
•Will Writer

“The best way to predict the future is to create it”

Today we heard from Chris Hodgkiss talking all things IT and showcasing his company IT Made Simple.

Be sure to get in touch with him for your IT requirements and advice.

Would you like to grow your business and gain quality connections to help you along the way?

Join us online Tuesday Mornings at 09:45 to take the opportunity to network and tell us all about your business.

Great Action business networking this morning. We’re virtual every Tuesday morning at 945am - if you fancy coming along as a visitor to check it out, get in touch.

We’re a very friendly and interesting bunch and this morning, we heard from the wonderful Lisa Donoghue from Utility Warehouse for the 10 minute slot, as well as Jennie Ludford from Molly Olly's Wishes and John Cooper about his speciality of

Action business networking Tuesday mornings on Zoom, are you looking to take on more business in area - message to see if you would eligible to visit!

This morning we heard from John Cooper and his passion for

Building relationships through in starting with the know, trust and like.
How are you starting 2022?

This morning we heard from the group's life coach Mike of Q&A Coaching who empowers people to start over or grapple with challenges in their lives.

Are you looking to take on more business?
Register to visit us next week... https://bnibirmingham.com/en-GB/visitorregistration...

Merry Christmas!

Director Consultant Glenn Cameron has his photo taken by John Cooper of John Cooper Pet Photography doing headshots today in aid of the The Way Youth Zone

It was a night of experimentation for BNI Action last night as they attempted to 'Escape from the Laboratory!'

According to a source, they didn't make it out alive nor did they save the world! However, a little bird told us that Mike Crawford is a Scientific Leader and nearly took the Action Team to victory!

Great image from Katie Connor

What a great night!!


Lisa Donoghue Chris Hodgkiss John Cooper Pet Photography

Action BNI updated their website address.

Only our 2nd week as fully launched Chapter and already the referrals and 121's are flowing. Well done!

There were great visitors in attendance as well as an amazing 10-minute slot from our Vice President - Lisa Donoghue, Utility Warehouse.

Roll on next week!!

As it's Social Media Day!

Let's all shout about our newly launched Chapter!! Who wants a shout-out to get extra visibility online? I can tag your business in the comments section!

It’s Social Media Day

Let's see who has the proudest BNI Chapter or Region!

Please tag in your Chapter's or Region's page and let's go the extra mile too.

Spotlight one of your members who would really benefit with your help and extra online visibility and TAG them and their Business Page in a comment.

Exciting times ahead for BNI Action!!

We are launching on 29th June

Congratulations to everyone who got their roles today!

President - Katie Connor (MA, MCIM)

Vice President - Lisa Donoghue

Treasurer / Secretary - Georgia Williams

Membership Committee - Lisa Donoghue, Michelle Davies-Rounds, Pamela Taylor, John Cooper, Adam Dilloway MICB PMDip

Lead Visitor Host & Hosting Team - Sian Dhillon, Mike Crawford, Suzanne Lewis, Rana Gill, Jeremy Soden & Tony Muteham

Visitor Orientation Team - John Cooper & Michelle Davies-Rounds

Mentor Co-ordinator - Karen Poxon

Education Co-ordinator - Pamela Taylor

Power Team Co-ordinator - Chris Hodgkiss IT Support Birmingham™️

Huge thanks to Dawn Adlam, Glenn Cameron and Steve White for making it all happen behind the scenes too.

Roll on to the launch date!

Another great start to the day with BNI Action as we learn more about what it is like to be part of BNI!

If you have a Facebook Business Page, please tag it in the comments below so that we can start following your business on Facebook too 😀

Enjoy your week and book in those 121's

Congratulations go out to our fellow BNI Action Member - Jordan Kirkham from ICI Architecture Studio for winning this accolade of
Start Up Business of the Year 2021 at the Stoke on Trent Live Business Awards last night!

Well done from all of us at BNI Action

It’s the week before Christmas, and all thru the town,
Business owners feel stressed by the pandemic and down.
We work from home while time passes by in a flurry,
causing many small business owners still to worry.

The holidays are here with poinsettias in bloom.
However, this year’s holiday party is online using Zoom.
We, at BNI, want to remind you with Christmas so near,
that we are wishing your holidays are still full of cheer.

Tis the season of Giver’s Gain®, we know your spirits will lift,
while you are shopping online for that last-minute gift.
Keeping two metres apart, the queues are long,
Shelves ransacked to take more than is needed is wrong.

However, BNI® can help you with your shopping mess,
and help you to avoid some holiday stress.
Just log into BNI connect, and give another member a call.
They can post to your family their gifts; big or small.

Who in your chapter needs more business?
Their shop may be closed and they are unable to share in person their wiseness.
Fill out a Connect referral
Whether it be internal or external.

Are you having a virtual party to celebrate the season?
Ask your guests to visit your BNI online chapter with good reason.
Tell them how we live: “Giver’s Gain”
Come visit virtually a group next year to explain.

We might all think we are seasoned pros on zoom these days but our Founder Ivan Misner has some more helpful tips for us! He has adapted his original 12x12x12 rule on attending networking events into 2020 and attending zoom networking events:

As Ivan states:

What do you look like 12 feet around you?

What do you look like 12 inches from your web camera?

What are the first 12 words out of your mouth?

It's a great read! Share your thoughts.

The 12x12x12 Zoom Rule - Dr. Ivan Misner® Before you log in to your next online networking event or Zoom meeting, verify that you are following the 12x12x12 Zoom rule.

Action BNI updated their business hours.

Action BNI now takes appointments on their Page.