Excellence in Business Networking

The BEN Difference

Expand your Network and your Business with the Business ExSellence Network. Members of our group represent one profession. Thus, as a member you benefit from all of the leads that anyone in the club generates for that profession. Leads, education, and other opportunities may be shared freely without concern of competition.

Informal mingling before and after meetings
Individual introductions, 30-60 seconds, at each meeting
Training and education
Monthly Spotlight – 10-15 minute, in-depth presentation by a featured member each month
Members Only Facebook group
Happy Hours – several times a year
Member profile on our website

Today’s Featured Member

Joe Maccherone
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BEN Ambassadors are enthusiastic members who are always available to answer questions and introduce new members and guests at all meetings and events

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Free Lunch – BEN members get a free lunch for each guest who joins our group
Information Table available at meetings gives members a place to display their brochures and promotional items
Business Card Exchange – during each meeting a box containing all members’ business cards circulates among attendees so they can have a supply for personal use and to pass along to others for referral.
Member Discounts – take advantage of the discounts on their services which many members offer to their fellow BEN members
Membership List – members receive a regularly updated copy of the BEN membership list with all key contact information
Guest Speakers – several times a year BEN invites distinctive quest speakers to inform members about innovative products, services and strategies to improve their business.

NETWORKING TIPS – Get the Most Out of Your Participation in BEN

Come prepared with lots of business cards, brochures, post cards, special offers to share with members at each meeting.
Build relationships with new contacts by scheduling follow-up, 1-on-1 meetings to get to know each other better and share more about products & services offered and what constitutes a good lead for each of you.
Follow-up with an acknowledgement email with the new contacts you meet at each meeting within 24-hours. Try to reference something relevant based on your conversation at the meeting and invite them to join you for a 1-on-1 meeting.

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