Business Networking Groups Nationwide

BNI is a 24 year old business and professional organisation that allows only one person from each trade or profession to join a chapter. With over 5,291 active chapters, and 111,733 members, it is the most successful business referral organisation in the world. Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of sales people working for you because all the other members carry copies of your card with them. When they meet someone new that could use your products or services they hand out your card and personally recommend your services. Check their Country Finder page to see if there is a Chapter in your area.

4Networking give you the essentials you need: People, Appointments, Business and Support. The 4N culture is relaxed and friendly, with a complete lack of pretension - plus you stay in control: network where you want, when you want. 4Networking is 50% business, 50% social and it works. Just be yourself, youll be very welcome. To join 4Networking, the only truly joined-up business network.

If you run your own business or are thinking of doing so, we strongly recommend that you consider joining your local chamber of commerce. This is a great way of meeting fellow business owners and potential customers. It will also keep you in touch with what is going on in your own business community. The ACCI is a network of 38 business associations and their site has links to all of them. (They also have office in Canberra and Melbourne).

4 great reasons to be part of 4Networking 1. Flexibility and reach 4N gives you access to a unique joined-up national business network. Our ‘Passport membership’ lets you choose from 5000+ 4Networking events each year. We have groups in most major towns and cities in the UK. Use your Passport to network locally, regionally and even nationally. Choose from Breakfast, Lunch and Evening meetings + join the UK’s fastest growing Facebook business group - just search on Facebook for ‘4Networking Community’. 2. A stream of business appointments Bypass gatekeepers by having three 10-minute 1-2-1s at every 4N meeting, with people you choose. Also use 1-2-1s to find trusted suppliers. 1-2-1s are one of the key elements in our relaxed yet productive meeting format, which is tried, tested and loved by our members. 3. Relaxed, fun and friendly networking At 4N, it’s easy to just be yourself. At our meetings and online we’ve created an unstuffy environment. The cornerstone of 4N’s ethos is Meet>Like>Know>Trust, as it’s the best way to gain customers, collaborations and suppliers. If this sounds like your kind of place, then become part of the 4N community. 4. A platform to demonstrate your expertise We give you so many ways to raise your profile and establish yourself as the go-to person in your field. In the room and online, being able to offer ‘4Sight’ presentations can gain you a massive audience. Plus of course, you and your business benefit from other 4N members’ advice and help. Established for over 11 years, 4Networking is helping thousands of business owners to grow their businesses. It’s business networking the British way. Register at www.4networking.biz (it takes 2 minutes) and then you can book your first meeting, to see how 4N will work for you. Browse our list of meetings here: www.4networking.bizevents. Or call our Support Desk team on 0345 123 4444.

1230 The Womens Company is an effective, dynamic network of meetings and events where like-minded business women meet to inspire, share experiences, strengthen and grow their businesses through building trusted business relationships. 1230 TWC is totally committed to providing opportunities for business women to increase business. Gain all the benefits of 1230 TWC by becoming a full member both on-line and off-line. Join us and hundreds of other business and professional women in one of the most effective and friendly networking organisations. The 1230 TWC Franchise enables you to run your own supported 1230 TWC business

The American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand exists to promote two-way trade and investment relationships between New Zealand and the United States.

The Australian Businesswomens Network (ABN) is an online membership community designed to teach women the skills to start, manage and grow their business.

BNI is a business and professional referral organisation that allows only one person from each profession to join a chapter. Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of sales people working for you because all the other members carry several copies of your business cards with them. When they meet someone new who could use your products or services they hand your card out and recommend your services.

Do you have the capacity for more business? Are you prepared to take on more? If you do then BNI may be for you. Take advantage of the worlds best form of advertising... word-of-mouth! BNI members in Australia reported to BNI that they generated more than $230 million of business referrals through their participation last year. In that same period BNI members worldwide passed more than 7.1 million referrals representing $3.3 billion of new business.

BNI provides a structured, supportive, business environment in which local business people can get together to network, learn valuable new marketing skills and develop the strong personal relationships that lead to trust and the consequent generation of significant business for each other.

BNI is a business and professional networking organisation that allows only one person from each profession to join any group or chapter. There are currently 129 chapters in New Zealand and some 2,650 members with a number currently under formation. Worldwide there are 145,870 members in 6,232 chapters in 49 countries.

CIBN was created by Julia Constantinidou of Masterful Creations and Paul Thomas of Buckingham Consultancy in May 2012 to provide a business development platform for Cyprus businesses. CIBN is open to everyone who owns or works in a business in Cyprus, and we encourage you to attend both Lefkosia and Lemesos branch meetings if you can. Meetings are conducted in Greek, except when Paul is in Cyprus when his bit is in English!

Since 2001, the ADP has been supporting disabled people, as well as people with long term health conditions, to set up in business through the Disabled Entrepreneurs Network (DEN). The aim of DEN is to provide the information disabled people and people with long term health conditions need to start up and maintain their own business. DEN is committed to providing a variety of information for disabled entrepreneurs such as the provision of sign posting to other support, finance and training. Indeed, our work has been recognised on a national and international basis as a beacon of excellence.

Family Business Australia is the peak body committed to contributing to Australias future through a dynamic and sustainable family business community. The strength and success of the family business sector is vital to the future of Australias economy, community and culture. Family businesses account for around 70% of all Australian businesses, employing 50% of the workforce. A family-owned business does not mean a small business.

The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK’s largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has around 200,000 members across 33 regions and 188 branches.

The Forum of Private Business has been helping small businesses get their voices heard on the issues that matter to them for 37 years.

ISME, is the only Independent Business Organisation in Ireland, which means that we are owned and run by ownermanagers, like you, and not part of the Big Business group.

Get in touch with people that will grow your network and stay connected to you for a lifetime. Your network may help you throughout your career by referring business to you, offering you a job or simply by helping you with new ideas.

oining Rotary opens up huge networking opportunities to benefit you and your business. Networking Opportunities - Rotary consists of a cross-section from every business community and its members come from all walks of life. By taking part in local, regional and national Rotary initiatives, you will meet a wealth of other professionals that could help your business.

WiRE is an organisation for rural women in business, offering a dynamic member package for women in rural enterprise including; WiRE Local Network Group, a quarterly glossy magazine, monthly e-newsletter and countless marketing opportunities.

The Women in Business Network is about putting like minded women together in a structured yet informal environment to help generate more business for one another.

For over 23 years we have been the trusted source women turn to. We help to build your confidence and capabilities for starting or growing your own business, expand your networks, position you with the right people and provide you with the support and guidance you need to reach your business goals. Because having a supportive network is vital to every womans success. PO Box 1723, Sunnybank Hills, QLD Australia 4109