Investment

Once only Joining Fee                   $165

Annual membership fee                $330

Please note: You can opt to pay the membership fee on an automatic debit of $29.95 per month (includes admin fee of $2.45). Your first month plus joining fee (Total $194.95) is payable with your application. All prices include GST.

Membership Options

Individual – standard membership

A tax invoice will be issued and sent to you with your member kit.

By purchasing your membership on-line you agree to adhere to the Business Swap Code of Ethics (listed below), and abide by the Constitution and Rules of Swap Australia Limited.

We may from time to time email information and exclusive offers to you.  You can opt-out of these offers at any time by unsubscribing to our eBiz.

Business Swap Code of Ethics:
1. Maintain a high standard of business excellence and service
2. Conduct myself with honesty, integrity and competence
3. Commit to self improvement on professional and personal levels
4. Respect the privacy, rights and interests of all others
 

Terms and Conditions of Membership

1.        Membership is only granted once your application has been approved.

2.        We offer a pay by the month option which you agree:

a.        To pay via the use of a valid credit card, the fixed and periodic charges and fees set out on our membership application form (such as the fixed Joining Fee - new memberships only - and the recurring monthly fee).

b.        To remain a member for the initial term of 12 months via recurring monthly fees (payable in advance each calendar month).

c.        That on the drawing date (1st of each month or the next business day), there are sufficient funds in your nominated credit card account to process your monthly payment

d.        To advise us if the nominated account is transferred or closed

e.        To advise us if your credit card expires, is cancelled, is lost or is subject to use without your authorisation, you will immediately contact our office on (02) 4340 2020 or via email: office@businessswap.com.au

f.         That if your drawing is returned by your financial institution, we may re-draw on your credit card account after 2 business days, or contact you to arrange alternate payment. Any transaction fees payable by us in respect of the above may be added to your account

g.        Unless otherwise advised by you in writing, in advance of the next billing period, your pay by the month membership will automatically be renewed at our standard monthly membership rate

h.        that your credit cards details will be securely stored for the purpose of processing your monthly membership fee.

i.         That once you have satisfied the initial agreed term of your membership, if you wish to cancel your membership, please notify our office in writing, and return your membership badge  at least 5 business days before the next billing cycle

3.        Under our pay by the month option, we agree:

a.        That after the initial terms of the arrangements made between us and agreed by you (initial 12 month membership period), we undertake to periodically debit your nominated credit card account for the agreed amount

b.        The first drawing under the arrangement will occur at the time of purchasing/renewing your membership. The second and subsequent monthly payments will be made on the 1st of the month following your agreement to these Terms and Conditions.

c.        If any drawing falls due on a non-business day, it will be charged to your credit card account on the next business day.

d.        We will give you at least 14 days notice in writing, by email or by phone when changes to the initial terms of the arrangement are made. This notice will state the new amount, frequency, next drawing date and any other changes to the initial terms.

e.        In the event we cannot charge your credit card, we reserve the right to cancel your membership.

4.        Upon the anniversary of your annual membership, you will be sent an invitation to renew your membership along with an invoice for the prescribed annual membership fee. (Applicable only for those who pay the annual fee and not the pay by the month fees)

5.        All Fees are quoted in Australian dollars and are inclusive of any applicable GST.

6.        You agree to provide us with true, accurate, current and complete information as required by the Membership or sign up process to our membership package, including your complete legal name, address, telephone number, email address and applicable billing information (e.g credit card number and expiration date)

7.        You agree to maintain and promptly update the Membership data to keep it accurate at all times. Without limiting any other provision of this Agreement, if you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, or incomplete, or we have reasonable grounds to suspect that this is the case, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your Membership. You are obligated to advise us of any changes to your membership data.

8.        When your application has been approved your will receive your membership pack which will include your tax invoice and membership card.

9.        Members may cancel their membership within the seven day cooling off period which commences from the date of payment. Once the seven day cooling off period has elapsed, membership is confirmed and is not refundable.

10.     Membership is not transferable.

11.     Your membership entitles you to attend any club meetings in any state, as often as you like. Regular seminar costs vary from club to club.

12.     The frequency and topics of Round Tables vary from club to club, and are determined by the members volunteering to conduct them.

13.     The Business Swap online directory is designed specifically for the purpose of promoting members businesses to other members. The online directory is NOT to be used as a source for lead generation or mass marketing via Spam email, telemarketing, unsolicited mail, network marketing or any other mass marketing purpose. Any member found doing this will have their membership terminated and no refund will be given.  Legal action may also be taken. Members are advised to report offenders to Business Swap.  

14.     Business Swap reserves the right to change member benefits without prior notice.

15.     It is the right and responsibility of the member to take full advantage of all member benefits on offer

16.     Business Swap reserves the right to refuse membership to individuals if we believe that their involvement in Business Swap is in any way detrimental or detracts from the organisation.

17.     Business Swap accepts no responsibility for loss of property, injury, or decisions you may make as a result of attending Business Swap or from information received from Business Swap.  

18.     Business Swap reserves the right to remove any persons seen to be using marketing or promotional tactics deemed to be aggressive, excessive, inappropriate or in any way negative or detracting to Business Swap and its participants and members.

19.     Members acknowledge that Business Swap may photograph and/or record the meeting in which the member is participating. Business Swap may choose to utilise any such photographs and/or recordings for advertising and marketing purposes at our discretion

20.     If your membership lapses and you wish to rejoin, you will be required to pay membership fees in arrears or rejoin and pay the joining fee.