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Everything you need to know about HIVE membership, costs, suppliers, and how the network works.
HIVE is a trade network for independent Australian trade businesses on the Central Coast NSW. Suppliers give HIVE members the kind of pricing usually reserved for large builders and national chains — because HIVE members are vetted, pay on time, and are easier to serve. You join for free, buy from HIVE suppliers at member pricing, and keep more margin on every job.
Yes. $0 to join, $0 monthly fee, $0 to leave. Suppliers fund HIVE through a modest 2% fee on member spend. That fee comes from the supplier side — it does not come out of your pocket or your pricing.
No subscription, no hidden charges, no lock-in.
HIVE is currently open to independent trade businesses operating on the Central Coast NSW. That includes builders, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, concreters, landscapers, and other licensed trade operators.
Membership is selective — you will go through a short application process. We hold members to a payment standard: paying suppliers on time is what earns the network its pricing.
HIVE's supply partners on the Central Coast cover:
- Hardware, building materials and trade supplies
- Equipment and plant hire (coming soon)
- Skip bins and scrap metal (coming soon)
Members see every supplier by name in the HIVE App when they choose their suppliers.
We are actively adding more suppliers across categories relevant to the trade. Join now and benefit from every new supplier we bring on board.
HIVE charges a 2% fee to suppliers on verified member spend. If you buy $10,000 of materials from a HIVE supplier in a month, the supplier pays HIVE $200. You pay the trade price negotiated for HIVE members — nothing extra. The fee structure is disclosed to all parties and capped per supplier to protect the relationship.
Yes — every HIVE member gets the same member price with each supplier, whether you are a one-person outfit or a twenty-person crew. Your size does not decide your price.
The only exception works in your favour: if you already have a better price with a supplier than the HIVE rate, you keep your better price. We check this as part of joining. The rule is simple — you never go backwards by joining HIVE.
Once your membership is confirmed, you will get access to the HIVE member portal — order from your connected HIVE suppliers at member pricing, or buy at the counter as normal and be recognised as a HIVE member. No card to carry, no code to enter. We handle the back end.
Yes. There is no lock-in. If HIVE is not delivering value for you, you can leave. We would rather you stay because the network is working, not because you are stuck.
Yes. HIVE collects only the information needed to verify membership, calculate supplier fees, and deliver the financial wellness service. We operate under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles.
Your data is never sold to third parties. Suppliers receive only what is necessary to service your account. Read our full Privacy Policy for details.
The HIVE Membership Agreement sets out the terms of your membership — how the network works, what you agree to as a member (primarily, buying through HIVE suppliers where practical), how fees are calculated, and how disputes are handled. You will receive a copy to review before signing. It is a straightforward document written in plain language.
Yes. If you are a supplier looking to access a network of vetted, financially healthy trade businesses on the Central Coast, we would like to talk. Head to our Suppliers page to register your interest.
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