Fireside Membership
Conditions, Policies & Procedures
1. Membership Overview
Fireside Business Advice is a curated network of business owners, operators, and specialists committed to growth, accountability, and supporting one another through trusted relationships.
Membership is designed to provide access to high-quality people, meaningful opportunities, and structured business exposure within the Fireside ecosystem.
2. What's Included
Directory Listing
All members receive a featured listing in the Fireside Business Directory, positioning their business in front of a network actively seeking trusted services.
Listings must remain accurate, professional, and up to date.
Member Introduction to the Network
Upon joining, Fireside will introduce you to the community.
This may include:
- A welcome post within Fireside channels
- Visibility to other members and specialists
- Initial positioning within the network to support early connections
Network Access
Members gain access to:
- Business owners who have built 7–9 figure businesses from the ground up
- Vetted specialists across key areas including finance, marketing, legal, and operations
Business Promotion (Controlled & Value-Driven)
Members are permitted to promote their business within Fireside channels under the following conditions:
- Maximum of one (1) post per week per platform (e.g. Facebook group, Discord)
- Posts must be high-value, informative, or educational
- Posts must not be spam, low-effort, or purely sales-driven
Examples of acceptable content:
- Case studies
- Lessons learned
- Practical advice
- Insights from real business experience
Fireside prioritises value-first contribution over direct promotion. Fireside holds ultimate discretion on what is or is not considered acceptable content and reserves the right to remove any posts that do not meet community standards.
3. Membership Standards
All members agree to:
- Act with professionalism, integrity, and respect
- Represent their business truthfully
- Contribute positively to the community
- Avoid spam, aggressive selling, or low-quality engagement
Fireside is built on trust, reputation, and long-term relationships.
4. Referrals & Engagement
- Referrals are based on trust and contribution, not entitlement
- Members must not pressure or solicit others aggressively
- All business transactions occur independently between members
Fireside facilitates connections but does not guarantee outcomes.
5. Directory & Visibility Guidelines
- Directory listings must be accurate and aligned with your actual services
- Fireside reserves the right to edit, reposition, or remove listings that do not meet standards
- Visibility within the network may be influenced by contribution, engagement, and reputation
6. Membership Approval & Review
Fireside maintains a curated network.
We reserve the right to:
- Approve or decline applications
- Request additional information
- Review membership suitability on an ongoing basis
7. Termination
Membership may be suspended or terminated if a member:
- Violates community standards
- Engages in unethical or misleading behaviour
- Damages the integrity of the network
No refunds will be issued in the event of a breach.
8. Payments
- Membership fees are billed as agreed (monthly or annual)
- Membership continues until cancelled
- Members are responsible for managing their subscription
9. Confidentiality
Members agree to respect the privacy of the network.
Information shared within Fireside must not be disclosed externally without consent.
10. Disclaimer
Fireside Business Advice provides access to a network and platform.
- We do not guarantee referrals, clients, or financial outcomes
- Members are responsible for their own due diligence and business decisions
