VIP Partners 

About the VIP Business Partner programme

Softline VIP has approximately 5 400 registered business partners and provides a structured system for those partners to refer new clients to Softline VIP, earn substantial commission and enjoy many other benefits.

Any person or organisation that could refer potential clients to Softline VIP on a regular basis and who falls within one of the VIP Business Partner categories can apply to become a business partner.

The business partners categories include:

• Computer Software
• Computer Hardware
• Auditors and Accountants
• Electronic Banking
• HR Consultants
• Time and Attendance Systems

Benefits and status:

The business partners’ status is dependant on the number of referrals to Softline VIP in a given 12 month period. These categories consist of White, Blue and Silver.

During the course of the year, you will be given a number of opportunities to upgrade your status and benefits as a VIP Business Partner. For example, if you increase the number of clients you refer to VIP per year, your status and benefits will automatically be upgraded.

What can you refer?

• New Software systems:
  • Essentials Payroll
  • Classic Payroll
  • Premier Payroll
  • Premier HR
• Additional payroll modules and upgrades:
  • Leave
  • Equity
  • Skills
  • Personnel Management
  • Business Intelligence
  • General Ledger
  • Upgrades
• Total Solutions:
  • Premier HR
  • Employee Self Service (ESS)

Qualifying period

You have a year to increase the number of potential clients referred to VIP. All your leads from 1 October to 30 September will be taken into account to upgrade your status.

Top VIP Business Partners achievement awards

All top VIP Business Partners will be recognised and rewarded for their outstanding contribution throughout the year.