Midlands business networking group appoints Qasim Majid as new chairman

BNI Phoenix, one of the biggest and most successful business networking groups in the Birmingham area, today announced the appointment of Qasim Majid as chairman of the membership committee. With almost 10 years’ experience within the BNI, Majid brings a wealth of management and professional service experience to this role.

Majid said: “With the challenges we business owners face, especially in these financially demanding times, a group like BNI Phoenix makes a real difference, not only in terms of the sales that members make, but also the support and sense of community within the group.”

The Solihull based business networking organisation gathers like-minded individuals to cooperate in creating new business opportunities for each other. In a business environment, local companies and professionals get together to network and learn valuable new skills from their peers.

The members develop strong personal relationships, building trust which ultimately leads to new business referrals. By establishing this "formal" relationship with other members, individuals have the opportunity to not only to gain new skills and increase business, but also to work on projects together.

On his appointment, Majid said: “It is a privilege to lead an organisation that plays such an important part in supporting local businesses. I believe that 'word-of-mouth' marketing is one of the best forms of promotion and the members at BNI Phoenix have been successful in helping each other grow their businesses.”

The group has been running for 6 years and, while it covers Solihull, Dorridge and Knowle, business owners come from as far as Sutton Coldfield, Leamington and Stratford to attend the group’s events. With a membership of 40 companies ranging from sole-operators to firms employing more than 50 staff, BNI Phoenix is still growing.

Majid continues, “This year we have already passed over £300,000 of business between the members and we’re aiming for £1,000,000 by the end of the year. We are looking for people to join us.”

The group meets every Friday morning, before the working day starts. Each week, one member gives a short presentation all about his or her business, the kind of leads they are looking for and anything that will help the other members generate leads for them.

Under the leadership of the new chairman, the group aims to change perceptions of the BNI and networking. Phoenix’s purpose is to enable professionals to develop lasting relationships that lead to future business.

About BNI Phoenix
The Phoenix BNI Chapter was established in April 2006, and has now become one of the most influential Chapters in the West Midlands. The group meets for breakfast on Friday mornings from 6.30 am at Hogarth’s Hotel.
We operate on the basis of Quality – not Quantity – and that basic approach applies to both the members of the Chapter, and also the quality of referrals passed each week.
Each of our Chapter members operates as part of the “Phoenix Business”, and as such work diligently as part of the salesforce developing the business successes of their fellow members.
This relationship is built on trust in fellow Chapter members, and an understanding of each other’s' business objectives.
http://www.bni-phoenix.co.uk/about.html

BNI Phoenix
Hogarths Hotel
Four Ashes Road
Dorridge
Solihull
B93 8QE

Tel: 01564 779988

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