Business Advisory Centre Durham Referral Partner Registration

Our Referral partners are part of a paid membership with expertise in various industries and disciplines including accounting, insurance, business consulting, web design, graphic design, law etc.

Our Business Advisors frequently refer our clients to Referral Partners for services beyond the scope of the BACD.  We trust that as a member of this network, you will follow up with these referrals as soon as you can and assist them with their needs for their business.

Criteria for being a member of the Referral Partner Program:

• Be legal entities registered in Ontario or federally   
• Be licensed to operate in Ontario
• Be in full compliance with all applicable laws; 
• Maintain appropriate Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage
• Have adequate third-party general liability insurance
• 3 years in business
• Current Website, logo and social media profiles
• Client testimonials
• Up to date headshot and biography
• $250.00 +HST per year, Jan - Dec. membership renewal                                                             

Please note: Your services do not fall under BACD services, as such you will be responsible for discussing pricing and service delivery directly with the referred business.

Benefits of the Referral Partner Program:

• Direct referrals from our Business Advisors - over 600 per year to various categories.
• Over 500 visits to the Referral Partner Pages per month.
• Business Bytes Newsletter profile 2 x per year (value $50.00 per time) to over 9,000 newsletter subscribers
• Social Media Profile - once a year ($50.00 per time)
• Direct traffic referrals from the BACD website
• Promotion of your services in BACD workshops and other speaking opportunities.

Consent to Subscription:
By subscribing, you are providing consent, as defined by the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation, to receive email updates from the Business Advisory Centre Durham and the Regional Municipality of Durham.

BACD Referral Partner Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement

The Referral Partner Program is designed to connect you with our clients for services they may require.  In signing this agreement, you agree to provide service to our clients in a timely and professional manner and to advise BACD that you have connected with the client.

As a member of the Referral Partner Program for the Business Advisory Centre of Durham (BACD), a Division of the Region of Durham, I acknowledge that I will be assisting BACD clients' with their businesses, and in this role I will have access to their private and confidential information.

I agree to respect all BACD's clients' privacy and hereby acknowledge that the information received or generated, directly or indirectly, as a result of my participation is confidential.

I agree:

• Not to disclose any financial information, business plans, strategies, or proposals for development or growth, or any other proprietary information not generally known to the public or in the public domain, relating in any way to the business or the participant, or any other information regarding the management or method of operation of the business or its employees; and
• Not copy or reproduce, in any form, any and all information provided to me by the participant for the purpose of distribution or use outside the scope of the Program, and that all documentation provided to me will be returned to the participant, unless otherwise approved, in writing, by the participant.
   

I voluntarily enter into this Agreement, with full knowledge of its meaning, and without duress. 

Consent to Subscription:
By subscribing, you are providing consent, as defined by the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation, to receive email updates from the Business Advisory Centre Durham and the Regional Municipality of Durham.

Limitation of Liability:
The Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD), a division of the Regional Municipality of Durham (Region), provides free information resources for general guidance on your business venture. This Information is not a substitute for professional advice. The Region and BACD do not offer legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice. Consult a professional adviser before making any decisions regarding your business. While the Region and BACD strive to provide accurate Information, we cannot guarantee its completeness or timeliness. The Information is provided “as is,” without any warranties. The Region and BACD are not liable for any decisions made based on the Information or for any consequential damages.

Once we receive your completed form, we will book a meeting with you to discuss your application and next steps including payment.