1. Purpose of Trades Success Club
Trades Success Club exists to help trusted tradespeople build relationships, generate referrals, share expertise, and grow profitable businesses through professional networking.
2. Membership Criteria
Members must operate a legitimate business, hold appropriate insurance and qualifications, maintain a professional reputation, and uphold the standards of the club.
3. One Trade Per Location Policy
Only one member from each trade category may hold a membership position within a specific geographical area. Protected positions remain active only whilst the member remains in good standing.
4. Attendance & Participation Policy
Attendance is mandatory. Members are expected to attend every meeting, arrive on time, stay until the end, and actively participate. Three absences within six months triggers a membership review. Three consecutive absences may result in termination.
5. 90-Day Probation Period
New members must attend at least 80% of meetings during their first 90 days. Failure to do so may result in membership cancellation without refund.
6. Visitor Policy
Visitors may attend up to two meetings before applying. Visitors must not conflict with protected trade categories unless invited for a specific purpose.
7. Referral Standards
Referrals should be genuine, relevant, and given in good faith. Members should only recommend businesses they trust and believe will deliver excellent service.
8. Code of Ethics
Members agree to act honestly, professionally, and ethically, provide quality service, honour commitments, follow up referrals promptly, and protect the reputation of the club.
9. Member Conduct
Bullying, harassment, discrimination, abusive behaviour, gossip, or conduct that damages the club's reputation will not be tolerated.
10. No Hard Selling Policy
Members must not pressure others to buy products or services, spam fellow members, or use membership information for unsolicited marketing.
11. Confidentiality Policy
Business and personal information shared within meetings should be treated as confidential unless permission has been given to disclose it.
12. Social Media Policy
Members should conduct themselves professionally online and avoid any behaviour that could bring Trades Success Club into disrepute.
13. Membership Reviews
The Leadership Team may review membership based on attendance, engagement, professionalism, ethics, complaints, or business conduct.
14. Complaints Procedure
Concerns should first be raised privately. Unresolved matters may be escalated to the Leadership Team for investigation and resolution.
15. Suspension & Termination
Membership may be suspended or terminated for repeated non-attendance, unethical behaviour, reputational damage, or serious breaches of club policy.
16. Leadership Team Authority
The Leadership Team has final authority regarding membership decisions, classification disputes, and disciplinary matters.
17. Meeting Expectations
Members should prepare a concise introduction, actively participate, support fellow members, and contribute positively to discussions.
18. Membership Renewal
Renewal is subject to compliance with club policies, attendance standards, positive contribution, and professional conduct.
Trades Success Club Promise
Trades Success Club is not a membership you simply pay for. It is a community you actively participate in. Members who show up, contribute, and support others will gain the greatest value.