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Partner Program Overview
The Windward Partner Program creates opportunities
that enable you to grow your business by partnering with WIndward Software,
a leader in Point of Sale/Business Management Software.
Windward System Five is a Reseller's dream
System Five is a high end inventory control, point of sale and accounting
system that is designed for many different vertical markets such as computer
stores, lighting showrooms, furniture stores, small parts and service
shops, garden centers, clothing stores, and many other types of retailers
and wholesalers. With experience dating back to 1984, Windward has incorporated
many specialized solutions into their Windward System Five package.
Resellers know the benefit of filling vertical market niches - they get
happy customers. But it's not a simple chore to learn a new piece of software
for each customer. Windward System Five's use of "soft switches"
give the software the appearance of being designed for each vertical market,
making the customers extremely happy. But each vertical market solution
is based on the same internal engine. Instead of learning a new package
for each customer, the reseller need only learn the additional 10% for
that specific vertical market. Truly a win-win solution for the customer
and the reseller.
Many software packages claim they can operate in these different businesses,
but only Windward offers the extra functionality for a wide range of specific
business types. For example, Lighting Stores need to keep track of house
orders, builders, owners, and special orders for the new owners who pay
the difference from what the builder selected. Windward's specialized
solution (see http://lightingpos.com)
solves these problems and has become the leading software solution for
lighting stores.
Windward has a unique partner program that creates a solid partnership
with its resellers. They will actually help sell the software by performing
joint demonstrations with their partners to the customer. Once the sale
is done, the partner can optionally walk away, leaving all the setup,
training and support to Windward's expert staff.
Windward products range from the low end SpeedyPOS which retails for $345
to special versions of Windward System Five for large networks with multiple
locations retailing for over $100,000. Businesses starting small can easily
upgrade as they need to, paying for only what they need, when they need
it.
Three
Levels of Success
With three different
levels of partner participation, there is a business model that will work
for a variety of different companies. Full Partners must be certified
on the software and are able to offer training and support as well as
sell the complete line of software programs. Associate Partners receive
a commission on products, training and support; however Windward Software
Inc. provides all the training and support to the end user. Associate
Partners can concentrate on selling and do not need to develop training
and support departments. Access to in-house product specialists to help
with the sales process and demonstrate the product to potential clients
is also available to both levels of partner. The Speedy Partner Program
is available for those who want to specialize in SpeedyPOS sales only.
This product is an entry level version of Windward's flagship product,
Windward System Five.
There are many benefits of becoming a Windward
Partner that you simply won't find in other business opportunities:
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Minimal start-up fees
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No inventory requirements
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Fair territory restrictions
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No capital investment in office or warehouse space
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No employee expenses or requirements
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Reasonable minimum quotas to fill
Read more about the different levels of Partnership
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