BNI

BNI Dabbers

Cheshire East

Referrals

Five referral follow-up habits that protect your reputation

A referral is a transfer of trust. These five habits help BNI members protect that trust and earn more introductions.

When
Thursdays06:45–08:30Next: Thursday, 1 October 2026
Where
Crewe Hall Hotel & SpaWeston Road, Haslington, Crewe, CW1 6UZ
Chapter
32 active membersReferral-first BNI chapter
Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa venue

BNI Dabbers

Guests welcome · arrive from 06:45

Respond within one business day

Speed signals respect for the referring member and the prospect.

Thank the referrer privately

A short update before the weekly meeting prevents awkward silence in the room.

Close the loop publicly when appropriate

Report outcomes in TYFCB when business closes — it teaches the room what good looks like.

Next step

Practice in the room

Guest visit BNI Dabbers to see referral culture in action.

Our members passed £5.58 million of business to each other in the last 12 months.Verified from BNI Connect, October 2026

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