Hi there NitaB,
A friend of mine joined about 18 months ago, here in Australia, but at approx $900 per year I thought it was rather expensive. The breakfasts had to be paid for on top of that, and you had to pay a fine if you didn't attend a breakfast. [It seemed to me that what you got for your money was someone arranging breakfasts
]
My friend ended up leaving after a year as she didn't receive any referrals although she felt she constantly talked about - and referred - the other businsses in her group.
Her business was sound, an excellent service, but I do believe no-one works as hard to promote *your* business as *you*.
I'm not saying don't join, but do go along to a few of the breakfasts without joining, see how it works, ask for actual details of who's received lots of business via their referrals.
Pop onto other forums and ask all the same questions, asking for honesty.
As with everything where there's a fee involved, do all your research before you part with your cash.
Good luck!
Cheers
Teena
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
http://www.BuildAWebsiteTonight.com :: Automatic website builder, Hosting, Domains
http://www.ApostropheQueen.com :: Proofreading - learn about apostrophes
http://www.Abfab-Australia.com :: Stunning Handpainted silk wearable art
http://www.AustralianSilkworm.com :: for textile artists around the world