The Pipeline 01/09: Join the Sage CRM Solutions Customer Reference Program

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Showcase Your Company’s Success! Join the Sage CRM Solutions Customer Reference Program

The Sage CRM Solutions Customer Reference Program provides an opportunity for you to showcase your company’s success with Sage SalesLogix. Joining is simple and the program is designed to work around your schedule. You specify which activities you wish to partake in and how often you want to be contacted, and we will adhere to your preferences.

Participating in the Customer Reference Program benefits you and your company by:

• Generating positive exposure for your organization, your people, and your products and services.
• Publicizing how your use of technology provides better business solutions and improved customer service.
• Promoting your company spokespeople as industry gurus.
• Receiving professional collateral for sales and marketing use.
• Providing the opportunity to give input on the features and direction of Sage products and services.
• Earning company discounts on purchases.

Activities you can participate in through the Customer Reference Program include calls with prospective Sage customers, involvement in media and industry analyst interviews and press releases, and possibly being showcased as a Sage customer success story! For each activity you complete, your company will earn points toward discounts on purchases.

How It Works

The Customer Reference Program provides many flexible opportunities for your company to gain visibility and recognition by sharing your successes with Sage SalesLogix.

1. Select Your Participation Opportunities

   Activity	Time Commitment	Points Earned
   Join the Program	5 minutes	50
   Sales Reference Call with Sage SalesLogix Prospective Customer	15-45 minutes	100
   Interview with Media or Industry Analysts	15-45 minutes	100
   Sage Press Release that Features your Company	45 minutes – 1 hour	100
   Use of your Company Name, Logo, and Quote in Sage Marketing Materials	15-30 minutes	100
   Sage Success Story Featuring your Company	1-2 hours	200
   Speaking Engagements (Webcasts or Round Tables)	3 hours	300

2. Select Your Contact Preferences
   Set your own contact preferences that determine how often we will contact you in a calendar year. Your preferences are respected and monitored in our Customer Reference Program database.
3. Reap Rewards
   Your organization will earn points upon completion of a reference activity, whether we use the material or not. Depending upon your point balance, you’re eligible for these discounts:
   • Silver Level Reference: 100+ Points = 5% Discount
   • Gold Level Reference: 200+ Points = 10% Discount or 50% off Sage Summit Pass
   • Platinum Level Reference: 400+ Points = 15% Discount or 1 Free Sage Summit Pass

   Apply your discount toward one transaction for any of the following Sage SalesLogix purchases:

   • Licensing Costs
   • Maintenance and Support Renewals

   Note: Maximum discount is $10,000 per year based on your program anniversary date. Customers can use this discount any time within the program year. Only Corporate License customers are eligible to participate in the Sage CRM Solutions Customer Reference Program. Applicants must be accepted into the program by the reference program manager.

Join Today!
It’s easy to sign up! Simply contact your Sage CRM Solutions Sales Representative at 1-866-898-2378. You can also send an e-mail to the Sage CRM Solutions Customer Reference Program Manager at CustomerReferenceProgram.na@sage.com.