BNI Cork generates €1 million in a year

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The University chapter of GNP (Business Networking International) Cork this week celebrated generating € 1 million worth of business in just one year. University Chapter, meeting in County Hall every Wednesday morning, succeeded in driving sales and new business opportunities for their colleagues by encouraging each other through word of mouth and referrals.

The group, which consists of local businesses and industries, is one of the many GNI groups throughout south and west of Ireland, which continues to beat the economic crisis by working together and supporting each other to build their businesses. GNI provides a structured, supportive, business environment where local business people can meet to network, learn valuable new marketing skills and develop strong personal relationships that lead to trust and the consequent generation of significant business for each other.

All members of the university chapter serve as a sales force for each other by sending new business opportunities and provide referrals. GNP operates under the philosophy of ‘principals gain “if I give you business you’ll give me business.

Talking about € 1,000,000 milestone achievement, Brendan by Brendan Mehegan Mehegan Painting Contractors and current University chapter director said: “There is simply no arguing with the GNP strategy, you reap what you sow. I’ve been a member of the KU chapter in over two years and have come to realize that there is no end to yield word-of-mouth networks can offer when you decide to make it work for you.

“Our chapter is proof of that. We have proven to promote your business through GNP is the way forward. Not only that, but you grow your network of professionals and through GNI training on how to achieve the best results from the network learn . Here we are not looking at short term gain; build professional relationships is a long term strategy and one that we will continue to work on, hoping to reach our next million milestone. “

Also speaking on the success of the University chapter, added Sandra Hart, CEO of GNI, Ireland, South and West: “This is a fantastic achievement by the University. They have proven that by working together and supporting each other, they can ward off recession and continue to build their business. They have worked extremely hard and results like this makes it all worthwhile.

“Chapter meetings begin early, and when you arrive, it is non-stop networking and fits every company. We have many successful chapters throughout Cork and the south and west, and we welcome all business people to come to a meeting as a guest. “

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