People don’t know you when you start a business and, even if you’re in a block of shops with rented premises, people don’t necessarily know what you do or how you do it.

When I started business it was a lot of door knocking actually going physically going into businesses and trying to get past the director of first impressions.

BNI is a global organization. There’s over 340,000 members globally. And we pass more than $US28 billion in business between us on an annual basis.

With tools like Zoom and online platforms you can do a lot of business without leaving the comfort of your office.

95% of small businesses in New Zealand have 20 or less people, and in fact 10 or less people. And these are the folk that often are working in the business during business hours and then working on their business after hours.

In this episode of the Go Beyond Busy podcast, Christine Abela talks with Geoff Brokenshire about the power of connection in business. They explore how genuine networking, practical systems, and a calm approach to health and safety help small business owners go beyond busy.

Catch the full episode now at GoBeyondBusy.com