Hi everybody,
Long time no hear!
You must have already seen the concerning the latest Bitrix partner initiative. No, it’s neither an early April Fool joke not a typo. Yes, now you can get a compensation for up to 50% of Bitrix-related marketing activities starting March 31, 2010.
I believe the main question that bother you is an I eligible to use this opportunity? The answer is simple: yes, if you hold the Bitrix Gold Certifies Partner status. I would like to emphasize this is an exclusive opportunity focused at the best performing partners, who have understanding, knowledge and experience in marketing Bitrix products.
Now let’s get into details of the cooperative marketing program. The idea is simple: each quarter 10% of your net sales (i.e. sales with your partner discount) go directly into a special marketing fund. Partners can use this fund to cover up to 50% of their Bitrix-related marketing expenses. Note: the activities you would like to get compensated should receive prior approval. The reimbursements will be transferred to your personal account that can be used to purchase Bitrix product licenses.
Here are a couple of illustrative examples:
Example 1: Partner has accumulated $5,000 in cooperative fund and places an ad with a total cost of $4,000. In this case the partner is entitled to receive a reimbursement to its personal account for $2,000 (50% of total expenses).
Example 2: Partner has accumulated $1,000 in cooperative fund and places an ad with a total cost of $4,000. In this case the partner is entitled to receive a reimbursement to its personal account for $1,000 since the partner’s cooperative funds are less than 50% of the total cost of the approved ad.
Accumulated marketing funds are not eternal. They expire at the end of the next year’s first quarter. For instance: Q1-Q4 2010 funds will expire on March 31st, 2011. Q1-Q4 2011 funds will expire on March 31st, 2012, etc.
That’s all about the major details of the cooperative marketing program. We encourage Bitrix Gold Certified partners to leverage this opportunity to enhance your business and save on marketing. Your Channel Account Manager will provide you more details about the program including detailed program training presentation and the program text.
Let me know if any questions arise.
Marketing expenses: now 50% off!
Marketing expenses: now 50% off!
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the news is great. we ve been thinking to sign up for bitrix partner program and get down to presenting your products locally at Austin, but as far as i understood it is only the gold partners who can claim their reimbursements. so that's why i was wondering how we can get the gold partner status avoiding all preliminary stuff. can it be done straight away, to get the gold status, if yes, how?
Thanks for your interest to Bitrix technologies.
Getting the Gold Certified Partner status is quite easy and, what is crucial for your company, will provide you a range of additional opportunities for business development. Including better margins and extended vendor support.
Qualifying partner should earn 2000 virtual points that will prove their commitment and good understanding of Bitrix products.
Here is a table showing how you can earn points:
US$10 Bitrix product sales - 1
Ñase study delivery - 250
Development of customized modules* - 500
Online or offline product placement* - 250
Bitrix dedicated seminars* - 1000
Product localization* - 2000
Project publishing at Bitrix website - 50
*) requires prior approval
Normally, partners who do 7-10 average deals automatically get the Gold status.
Good luck and see you in the Bitrix Gold division soon!
thanks for the reply. i guess the quickest way to get the gold status is a combination of the sales and marketing activities you listed
all right, i think we can handle it.
i asked my colleague Tony to make a partner profile at your website )) i hope it won't be way too difficult to make our gold partners status to work on us, rather than we on it $))))
cheers,
Markus
you're welcome!