Question 1

What is a Chartering Member?

Accepted Answer

A Chartering Member is an early participant who helps form and launch a new ATLAS team before it is fully chartered. Chartering Members are early adopters who help build attendance, invite quality professionals, establish team culture, and create the foundation for the group’s long-term success.

Question 2

How quickly can I begin networking after approval?

Accepted Answer

Approved members can generally begin networking as soon as their membership is active and on-boarding requirements are completed. ATLAS may provide additional instructions regarding profile setup, meeting participation, member obligations, and referral expectations. The application process typically only requires 2-3 business days.

Question 3

What standards are members expected to uphold?

Accepted Answer

Members are expected to represent their business truthfully and professionally, attend regularly, submit qualified referrals when appropriate, participate in one-to-one meetings, support visitor outreach, treat others with respect, and contribute to a positive, cooperative, and growth-oriented team environment. ATLAS encourages visiting their terms and conditions page. https://atlasbusinessnetworking.com/terms-of-service/

Question 4

Are memberships refundable?

Accepted Answer

Monthly recurring membership payments are generally non-refundable, including prorated or partial months. Refundable deposit memberships are governed by the performance-based rebate structure and may be forfeited in whole or in part if requirements are not met.

Question 5

What happens if I cancel?

Accepted Answer

Cancellation policies depend on the membership structure selected. Monthly recurring memberships are generally non-refundable and must be canceled in writing before the next billing cycle, while deposit-related rights may be affected by rebate eligibility, performance standards, and good-standing requirements.

Question 6

How long does membership last?

Accepted Answer

Membership duration depends on the payment option selected and the member’s ongoing compliance with ATLAS policies and obligations. Monthly recurring members remain active while payments are current and membership is in good standing, while deposit members are subject to the terms of their deposit and rebate structure and also have an open-ended membership based upon remaining a member-in-good-standing.

Question 7

What is included with membership?

Accepted Answer

Membership includes access to weekly meetings, business education, referral networking, relationship-building opportunities, member visibility, website profile or directory features, participation in a structured professional team, as well as any promotion initiatives from ATLAS. Specific features may evolve as ATLAS grows.

Question 8

Can memberships be transferred?

Accepted Answer

Membership transfers are not automatic and may require ATLAS approval. Transfer requests may depend on the member’s payment structure, team category, market availability, membership status, and the specific circumstances involved. Generally speaking, should the member need to relocate their membership to a different team (where available) then there simply needs to be an opening on that team and the transfer approved by ATLAS.

Question 9

What if my business category is already filled?

Accepted Answer

If a business category is already filled in one team, the applicant may be invited to consider another team, wait for a future opening, explore a nearby market, or discuss whether their service focus is distinct enough to qualify for a different category. There may also be an opportunity for the prospective new member to start and lead a new team within the ATLAS framework with revenue share.

Question 10

Can two similar businesses join the same team?

Accepted Answer

Two similar businesses may only be considered if ATLAS AND both member parties determine that their categories, services, or market focus are sufficiently different and do not create unhealthy internal competition. The purpose of category management is to protect trust, clarity, and referral opportunities within each team.

Question 11

Is there category exclusivity?

Accepted Answer

ATLAS enforces one business category per team to reduce internal competition and support stronger referral relationships. Category definitions and availability are managed by ATLAS and may depend on the specific team, market, and member mix.

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