Comparison

eHandshake vs LeTip

LeTip, like BNI, is a business referral network — chapters meet weekly over breakfast or lunch, only one business per profession is accepted into a chapter, and members hand each other pre-qualified referrals ("tips"). eHandshake covers the same category-exclusive local referral idea online, and also writes and publishes your posts and gets a local team to amplify them. It is a complement to LeTip, not a replacement.

What each one does

LeTip

  • Weekly chapter meetings over breakfast or lunch
  • 30-second member presentations plus a rotating 10-minute feature
  • One business per profession per chapter
  • Members exchange pre-qualified referrals ("tips") — at least four a month expected
  • Attendance and participation requirements
  • Membership dues plus meeting fees

eHandshake

  • Online — no fixed weekly meeting required (optional built-in meeting scheduler)
  • Writes your posts and publishes them for you (on demand)
  • A local team amplifies every post you publish
  • One business per category, like LeTip, organized online
  • Keeps working for you between meetings

Side-by-side comparison

LeTipeHandshake
FormatWeekly chapter meetings over breakfast or lunchOnline, on your own time; optional built-in meeting scheduler
Local referral networkYes — core of the modelYes — a curated local team
Category exclusivityYes (one per profession)Yes (one per category)
Writes your contentNoYes — posts written for you
Amplifies your social postsNoYes — your team shares them
Post schedulingN/ANot yet — posts on demand

The honest take

LeTip's value is disciplined weekly referral exchange among non-competing businesses. eHandshake is online-first and adds the done-for-you content plus local amplification LeTip does not include. They complement each other well.

FAQ

Is eHandshake a LeTip alternative?
Yes. eHandshake offers a category-exclusive local referral network like LeTip, online, and additionally writes and publishes your social posts and has your team amplify them.
What is the difference between LeTip and eHandshake?
LeTip is a weekly chapter meeting where non-competing businesses exchange referrals. eHandshake runs the referral network online and also creates and amplifies your content to bring in local customers.

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