| 2 August |
BNI Award Nite (23 Sep 2010) |
| 9 March |
Strategic Referral Marketing Workshop (24 Mar) |
Another Mastery Series on the Power of Networking.
The power of knowing the right people with the right connections, and being a centre of influence is tremendous. Discover how to turn networking into a cost-effective marketing and business building tool. Word of mouth – you know its power, now learn how to use it to increase referrals and grow your business.
Workshop 1: BUILDING BUSINESS BY REFERRALS by MERVIN YEO
1. Introduction to the Business World of Networking
2. Four Ways to Market Your Business
3. Word of Mouth Marketing – Facts & Figures
4. Six Types of Networking Groups
5. Starter Kit for a Profitable Referral Generating Group
Workshop 2: THE REFERRAL CONVERSATION by LEONARD SONG
1. Why have conversations at all?
2. The most important tool in the Conversation.
3. Seven competencies in the Conversation.
4. Asking that important question?
FOR WHOM:
Entrepreneurs, consultants, professionals, sales and marketing executives who want to grow their businesses through endless qualified referrals.
Date: 24 March 2010
Time: 9am to 12.30pm
Venue: 210 Middle Road #07-08 IOI Plaza (MIS)
If you can bring in 1 or more sales as a result of applying this knowledge of referral marketing from these 2 experts in this workshop, how much is this knowledge worth to you? We do not know if we will repeat this workshop in the future. Don’t miss it. Sign up now.
INVESTMENT: $95
Closing date: 19 Mar 2010
REGISTRATION:
ENQUIRY: sam@bni.com.sg
Download FLYER here.
| 20 January |
Raise Your Game 2010 |
A one-day event organised by Asia Professional Speakers Singapore.
Come, be inspired by these masters of motivation and make your 2010 an wesome success.
1 March 2010. Only $188
100% of the profits will go to the Singapore Cancer Society.
APSS is proud to present this prestigious conference as part of its commitment to giving back to the community in which we speak, train, teach, coach and facilitate.
In this unique one-day event, 7 international presenters will revive you with stimulating presentations and motivating tips and techniques that you will want to start using immediately. You will feel fired up and motivated, ready to take on new challenges with enthusiasm.
If you want to enhance your efficiency, productivity and results, not to mention your job satisfaction, don’t miss this powerful one-day event. The inspiring presenters will take you on an energising journey that will give you all the stimulus you need to really raise your game and increase your success.
| 5 January |
Developing Habits of Highly Effective Networkers |
Developing Habits of highly Effective Networkers by adopting a Networking Lifestyle
A BNI Advanced Workshop
Date:25 Jan (Monday)
Time:9am – 12 noon
Venue: Marketing Institute of Singapore, 210, Middle road, #07-08, IOI Plaza, Room #1017.
Investment: $30 per member
Dateline: Registration by 20 Jan
| 30 December |
BNI Big Breakfast (5 Feb 2010) |
In conjunction with the International Networking Week
The BNI Big Breakfast on Feb 5th 2010 at Suntec City significantly marks the last day of International Networking Week 2010.
Turning up as early as 6.30am at Suntec Convention Centre, some 500 attendees grabbed this great opportunity to widen their network of contacts.
| 20 October |
National Sales & Marketing Congress 2009 |
As the world economy emerges from the worst financial meltdown in recent history, many are now seizing opportunities for business growth and expansion. This congress will focus on seeking out strategies to capitalise on the new dynamics that are being created in the recovering financial climate.
A total of 23 presenters include key experts in the different fields of sales, marketing, digital marketing, branding and more.
More info at : http://www.mis.org.sg/downloads/events/National%20Sales%20&%20Marketing%20Congress.pdf
Date: 3 – 4 November 2009
Venue: Sheraton Towers Singapore
| 3 September |
BNI Elite Chapter Launched on 1st Sep 09 |
In a little over 3 months, the founding members of the latest chapter rallied to join the fast expanding North-East Region. They put their heart and soul, as well as contacts to launch BNI-Elite chapter on 1st Sep 2009 at Delifrance, Plaza By The Park, Bras Basah Road. CONGRATULATIONS! And they have a super tagline: “Power Givers – Winning Through Giving”. What a fantastic winning attitude they have – it will surely attract a different breed of business and marketing professionals. Growth and referrals and growth abound!!
| 4 June |
Masters of Networking 2009 on 30th June 2009 |
UPTURN: Riding Out The Storm, Preparing for Better Times
by Eric Low
We have lots to learn from the current economic downturn in the various aspects of our lives – job/career, finance as well as family and friends. Networking is a necessary activity as 60% of job opportunities come from this source so make sure you practise it.
THE RIGHT MOVE: Making Successful Decisions in a Difficult Economy
by Ian Dyason
In an uncertain economy, making strategic decisions is more difficult. Not only are opportunities still out there, this environment allows us to take a step back, view our position for the longer term and position ourselves for better times. It calls for more innovative solutions. More proactive decisions. More assured leadership. In short, it calls for you to make The Right Move!
THE BUZZ FACTOR – Top of Mind Marketing to Drive Business Your Way
by Mervin Yeo
Develop and implement strategies that help people think of you each time they or someone they know require your service – as a result, referrals keep coming your way. During the last recession, thousands of business people continued to prosper because they networked purposefully and consistently.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
ERIC LOW is committed to change lives. He has made his entire life a commitment to thousands of youths at the Students Care Service when he was at the helm from 1982 to 1999. Today he remains as its’ Chief Advisor. He has raised more than S$2 million towards the work of the Singapore Red Cross Society and turned thousands of lives under the National Crime Prevention Council which he is currently the Vice-Chairman. Most prominently, he serves thousands of residents in Hougang. As adviser to the Grassroots Organisations for ten years, and he is still searching for more lives to touch and empower.
Eric has been in the Insurance industry for over 35 years in underwriting both insurance and reinsurance business. He is currently Director of Asia Reinsurance Brokers Pte Ltd, Senior Advisor to Koh Brothers Group Ltd and Senior Partner of Gimtronic Engineers Pte Ltd. Eric Low believes that the key to survival and success is threefold.
Firstly, having the passion to serve.
Secondly, being willing to take up the challenge.
Thirdly, having the perseverance for love which is kind, patient and does not insist in its own way.
When not serving the residents in Hougang and spending time with his wife Margeret, daughter and son, Eric Low can be found in his daily quiet time as he writes and contributes his thoughts in his Daily Bread devotions. Eric also enjoys his weekly dosages of networking golf and dinners.
IAN DYASON is the CEO of Claritage Consulting and the first Certified Trainer for the Clarity State™ Decision Making Programme in the world. Claritage is the sole licensee of the MIT-Sloan methodology in Asia, offering talent development through training, coaching, facilitating and consulting.
Ian has been involved in training and development for more than 10 years. He has been training using the Buzan methodologies since 2001 and counts several government organisations and ministries as well as MNCs as his Clients. These include Brunei Shell Petroleum, BP, Dell, Novartis, SIA, MINDEF, MOE, SLA, BCA, HDB, STB to name a few.
Ian has also consulted for several large MNCs in the area of strategic decision-making; dealing with issues like strategic marketing, workforce development, change management and business expansion.
Ian was a Govt of Singapore Scholar and has an MBA from the University of Leicester and a B. Eng from the National University of Singapore. His employment stints include 12 years with the Ministry of Defense, with the latter 3 years in the Joint Manpower Department dealing with strategic manpower management in operations. He also held several directorships in local companies before setting up Alpha-Numeracy Pte Ltd, the parent company for Claritage Consulting, in 1997.
MERVIN YEO is the Founding National Director of BNI Business Network Int’l Singapore, a business and professional networking organization today operating in 42 countries. He is also Mentor-Director to BNI Indonesia and co-National Director to BNI Philippines.
Mervin speaks frequently to business and marketing professionals in Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines on Business Networking and Word of Mouth Marketing. Professionally, he provides consultancy to business owners on direct marketing and is a networking coach to aspiring entrepreneurs and graduates entering the marketplace.
Hailed a “Networking Guru” by a Straits Times writer, he had on numerous occasions been a guest on NewsRadio FM93.8 including The Living Room and Positive Business Minutes. He has also been featured in Zaobao. As a writer, Mervin has contributed dozens of articles in various print and on-line publications including The Straits Times, Your Choice, Career Guide 2002 and CEO IT. Mervin is a contributing author in the Masters of Networking, a book packed with valuable insights and personal examples from almost 90 of today’s experts including Harvey Mackay, Deepak Chopra, John Naisbitt, Mark Victor Hansen and Tom Peters.
Networking Time
12:15 to 1:45pm – Networking Lunch
5:00pm to 6:00pm – Open Networking
Day/Date: Tue 30th June 2009
Time: 12:15pm to 6:00pm
Venue: DBS Auditorium, DBS Tower One, Shenton Way
Investment (includes lunch reception):
Walk-In: $80
| 26 May |
Strategic Referral Marketing Workshops (10th June 09) |
Another “Mastery” series on the power of networking and referral marketing
The power of knowing the right people with the right connections, and being a centre of influence is
tremendous. Discover how to turn networking into a cost-effective marketing and business building tool.
Word of mouth – you know its power, now learn how to use it to increase referrals and grow your business.
Workshop 1: BUILDING BUSINESS BY REFERRALS
by MERVIN YEO
Introduction to the Business World of Networking
Four Ways to Market Your Business
Word of Mouth Marketing – Facts & Figures
Six Types of Networking Groups
Starter Kit for a Profitable Referral Generating Group
Workshop 2: THE REFERRAL CONVERSATION
by LEONARD SONG
Why have conversations at all?
The most important tool in the conversation.
Seven competencies in the Conversation.
Asking that important question?
FOR WHOM
Entrepreneurs, consultants, professionals, sales and marketing executives who want to grow their businesses through endless referrals.
THE FACILITATORS
MERVIN YEO, Founding National Director of BNI Singapore and co-National Director of BNI Indonesia
and the Philippines, is a Trainer in the Certified Networker Program (Referral Institute, USA). He is a
contributing author to the New York Times best-seller Masters of Networking.
LEONARD SONG, Training Director of BNI. With his unique experience as a business coach and six years as an active BNI member and Director, Leonard understands first hand problems faced by businessmen and
develops solutions to help them be more effective at building their Word of Mouth marketing system.
WHEN & WHERE
Date: 10 Jun 2009 Time: 9am to 12.30pm
Venue: Fx1 Academy, 20 Upper Circular Road, The Riverwalk #B1-26/29
INVESTMENT: $68. Closing date: 6 Jun 2009
ENQUIRY: sam@bni.com.sg
Sign up now
| 19 May |
BNI Platinum Chapter Launched (19th May 09) |
BNI Platinum core group launched their chapter on Tuesday morning, 19 May 2009 at Secret Recipe, CPF Building branch.
The occasion was attended by over 40 business professionals and owners of various trades and services.
Four new membership applications were received at the launch day.
Mr. Wong Yut Shing, health nutrition advisor, is the current President of the Platinum Chapter. The chapter’s slogon: ‘Platinum, Better than Gold.’
BNI Platinum Chapter is part of the BNI North-East region.
For enquiries on BNI Platinum, please contact Mr. Alfee Goh, Executive Director, at 9643 3368 or email alfee@bni.com.sg.
Executive Director Alfee Goh speaking at the launch
Executive Director Alfee Goh speaking at the launch
Education Coordinator, Mr. Y.Y. Lee giving out his Education Minute
