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Need better results from your incentive rewards program? If you’ve been DIYing it, now would be a good time to consider a specialist supplier.

 

And don’t assume that ‘specialist supplier’ means ‘high cost supplier’. Working with experts who know the rewards business back to front and inside out will most likely save you money. And will most certainly save you daily admin hassles and logistical stress. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it?

Here’s a look at some of the key reasons to forget DIY and outsource to a specialist rewards company with the expertise, rewards selection and delivery channels to make your incentive and rewards program (loyalty, channel or employee) a hassle-free success.

1. The full reward supply chain expertly managed for you

Imagine, no more stretching your staff resources to handle reward procurement, storage, packing and distribution for your next corporate event or employee rewards program. There’s a lot that goes into the whole rewards process, and if you don’t have the time or resources (or expertise) to manage it effectively, it could cost you – both in Rands and in reputational damage. Wouldn’t you rather leave the rewards details to the experts and focus on your business and your people?

2. The widest selection of the latest reward options

If you’ve been running with the same reward options year-after-year, we get it. You don’t have the time to research new trends, or the expertise to know which rewards will give you the best value for money. A reward specialist can offer you a range of options to suit your purpose and help you choose rewards that fit your brand and your budget. From online shopping cards and digital vouchers, to merchandise and experiences, there is a whole world of rewards out there. Plus, a specialist provider can offer you a range of rewards distribution channels including online stores, apps and mobile.

3. All the advice you need for success, for free!

Perhaps the single best reason to consult a rewards specialist is access to their hard-earned expertise and wide experience. They’ve likely ‘been there, done that’ in any scenario you can think of, at any stage in the rewards process, so can anticipate (and avert) potential potholes on the path from reward strategy to delivery. And beyond smoothing logistics, they understand the emotional value of rewards and can advise on ways to turn a reward into a rewarding moment of emotional connection. They know how to work the surprise and delight value of digital vouchers and the morale boost of micro rewards. Find the right rewards specialist and the insight is all yours for the asking.

4. More cost effective than DIY

Think you’ll pay more to contract out your reward management? Outsourcing doesn’t necessarily equal expensive, particularly in today’s competitive and procurement-driven marketplace. It’s worth running the numbers to get a clear idea of what it will cost you. An experienced rewards specialist has hundreds of long-term supplier relationships at every stage of the supply chain and you can only benefit from that. A thorough cost-benefit analysis may reveal that the decision to keep reward management in-house will actually cost you more than if you outsource to a specialist.

5. Make new connections, find new opportunities

A possible and unexpected benefit of outsourcing to a reward specialist is that it can open up fresh business opportunities. As they work with you and get to know your business, they may identify possible synergies with other businesses in their network – and that may create an opening for new strategic partnerships and opportunities, or possibly even new clients. Success is all about making connections.

Partner up

Some things really are better left to the experts. Give your incentive rewards program a lift and give yourself a break from the hassle of DIY rewards. When sourced, managed and used for maximum effect, rewards can help you increase customer loyalty, improve employee productivity and  performance, drive sales and ultimately benefit your business. Isn’t it time you partnered up? Get in touch.

 

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