BNI Chariots Our Mission and Values
Empowering Hertfordshire Businesses to Thrive
At BNI Chariots, we would like to believe in the power of relationships that will always assure business success. Being the leading business networking and referral organisation in the world, we build a structured, positive environment where professionals can establish durable connections in Hertfordshire and realise remarkable growth through mutual support.
Our Mission
BNI’s purpose is to assist its members in generating increased business through a structured, positive and professional referral marketing program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals.
Our Core Values
Givers Gain®
This simple yet powerful philosophy is the foundation of our success: by helping others grow their business, we grow our own. It inspires our members to actively support one another, creating a formidable network of mutually beneficial relationships.
Building Relationships
We nurture relationships-not just networks. Through the use of focused activities that facilitate relationship building, members forge solid professional bonds founded on a deep level of trust, understanding, and mutual support.
Lifelong Learning
We are committed to ongoing professional and personal development. Our members never stop growing and developing in business, thanks to regular training, skill-sharing, and presentation opportunities.
Traditions + Innovation
We respect the tried-and-true methodologies that have made BNI so successful while embracing new ideas and approaches that keep us on the edge of business networking. This balance enables our members to take advantage of both time-tested practices and innovative cutting-edge concepts.
Positive Attitude
We encourage a positive, solution-focused approach in all interactions. Our positive environment ensures creativity, collaboration, and success for all its members.
Accountability
We are accountable to ourselves and others for professional conduct and performance. Through our structured approach, commitments are made and expectations are met.
Recognition
We celebrate the successes and contributions our members make. Recognition of success fosters further success, motivating our community to excel.
How It Works
Come Along For A Visit
Our business referral meeting is held every Tuesday morning, between 6:45am and 8:15am, at Harpenden Common Golf Club. The meeting is followed by breakfast.
Meet Other Local Businesses
Spend the morning meeting other likeminded local businesses that are looking to grow. See how we actively promote each other and see if it could benefit your business.
Business Growth by Referral
Join our network of Hertfordshire businesses and get a team of local professionals all looking to help each other then watch your business grow.
Why Choose BNI Chariots
Experience
BNI was founded in the USA in 1985 by Ivan Misner and first appeared in the United Kingdom in the late 1990s. BNI Chariots has been hosting a local business networking event in St Albans regularly since 2003, and our members collectively bring over 125 years of business networking expertise.
Trust
Based on 124 reviews
At BNI Chariots, our commitment revolves around fostering a thriving business network in Hertfordshire. Our members have collectively generated an astounding £2,550,646 in business and facilitated 955 referrals.
Our Promise
At BNI Chariots, we are dedicated to providing a supportive, results-driven networking environment. Our focus is on building lasting relationships that drive business growth, helping each member achieve success through genuine connections and consistent referrals. Join us and experience the power of a network committed to your success.
Hear From Our Members
This has been a game changer for my business, 'Cubed Consulting Accountants', but also my personal development skills. It has allowed me to develop as a business person around a supportive group that are all driving in the same direction. I would encourage anyone that is looking for more sales for their business to come down and meet everyone and see how the group help each other.
So good to support a new business owner! Joined BNI Chariots as I’d started my own Coaching and Leadership training company after a long corporate career leading big teams so I was looking for a pseudo team to be part of instead and BNI Chariots hit the spot. Yes it’s great for working collaboratively and for passing and receiving referrals but it’s been far better than expected to help you work on your business as you have so much in common from those in your group. It’s fun making good social connections too. Don’t regret it as it has definitely supported me in establishing my company, 'Sam Mancey Coaching and Consulting', successfully.
Would I recommend BNI? Yes! Without hesitation. I have been a member of BNI Chariots and engaged in business networking in Hertfordshire for over 12 years now. Every year my renewal comes around I have a conundrum. My BNI membership takes effort and time, which as a business owner I feel I am short of, but when I run the numbers of business I have generated through my BNI network, it is huge. I have also grown massively in confidence since joining. When I first started at the networking group, I really struggled to talk in public. After just a year of being at BNI, I was presenting in front of 400 people! My confidence in public speaking and myself in general has hugely improved. In the last 12 months my BNI network has generated over £400,000 of revenue for my business, which is awesome.
