Frequently Asked Questions
Can I visit a meeting to determine if the Ballantyne Business Network is right for me?
Visitors are always welcome. However you can only visit twice. After two visits you must submit a membership application.
Can my competitors join the Ballantyne Business Network?
No, only one person, per profession can be a member of Ballantyne Business Network. Therefore, the sooner you join the sooner you lock out your competition.
Do I have to attend the Ballantyne Business Network meeting every week?
Every six months a member can have 3 substitutes and 3 absences. Our referral network is based around each member’s commitment to each other and regular attendance makes the Ballantyne Business Network a success.
I’m thinking about joining, do I have to have a referral every week?
While in the ideal world that answer would be yes. In reality, you will not always have a referral.
How do you know new members are trustworthy?
Our application asks for references and we have a membership committee that checks them.
What if a member gets a referral and does poor work?
Any referral that was not satisfactorily handled will be investigated.
Do ethical rules for certain professions prohibit membership?
No. We expect each member to abide by the ethical standards of their profession.