How BNI Works

There are 3 ways to trade:

BNI Card
Once you become a Business Network Inc. member, you receive a welcome kit which includes your own, personal BNI card. You are free to use your card with any other member business within our network. When you use your BNI card to purchase, your account will be debited for the amount of your purchase.

You will also be able to accept new business from other members of our network. Upon making a sale to a BNI member, your account will be credited for the amount of the sale.

You can also request additional BNI cards for family members or business partners at no additional expense.

Three Ways to Trade
BNI Punch Card
Punch Cards are designed to enhance productivity for business members that typically sell smaller priced items. Punch cards work like pre-paid phone cards and are available in $50 and $100 card values.

For example, a pizza restaurant would create a lot of paperwork using standard authorization slips for every $10 pizza sold for barter. Instead, the restaurant can opt to sell BNI Punch Cards through the exchange. A buyer purchases one punch card and then uses it several times at the same restaurant. Each time the buyer presents his card for payment, the restaurant cashier simply uses a hole-punch to deduct the appropriate sale price from the card. The seller is responsible for punching the proper amount on the card each time the buyer uses up credits. Remember, all tax and tips are paid in cash.

BNI Punch Cards are a great option for restaurants, florists, car washes, oil changes, tanning sessions, etc.

Contact your broker if you feel Punch Cards would be a good choice for your particular business. You can sell them in increments of $50 and $100, and can control the total amount of barter Punch Cards made available through the exchange.

BNI Gift Certificates
Gift Certificates are available for all types of goods and services. Simply contact your broker to determine the amount of your certificate and the number you wish to offer. BNI members purchase the certificates and redeem them at your business.

Contact your broker for a list of gift certificates available through our members.

Gift Certificates can only be purchased by BNI Members, but can be redeemed by anybody. They make great gifts for family members, employees and vendors. Ask your broker to help arrange an employee incentive program with BNI Gift Certificates. And the best part is that you're saving cash by utilizing your trade dollars!

How to Use Our Trading System
Our web-enabled trading software offers you on-line trading and management of your trade account. Click Here for a brief Microsoft Power Point presentation on "How to Use Our Trading System."

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