// revenue model

Two ways to earn. Both included.

Earn commission on every client subscription from your first client, or buy at wholesale and set your own margins. Both revenue streams are tier-based and included in the partner programme at no extra cost.

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// revenue stream 1

Referral commission

Your clients subscribe to Vendably directly. You earn a percentage of every invoice for as long as the client remains active. No billing risk, no chasing payments, no collections.

  • Zero billing risk

    Vendably handles all invoicing and payment collection.

  • Recurring income

    Commission is paid every month for as long as the client remains active.

  • Available at every tier

    Starts at 10% from your first client at Bronze. Rises to 30% at Platinum.

Worked example

Client subscribes at £499/month. Your commission at each tier:

Bronze 10%
£49.90/mo
Silver 15%
£74.85/mo
Gold 20%
£99.80/mo
Platinum 30%
£149.70/mo

// revenue stream 2

Wholesale reseller

Once you reach Silver (10 or more active clients), wholesale billing unlocks. Buy client subscriptions at a discount and bill your clients directly at any rate you set. You control the margin.

  • Full pricing control

    Set your own prices. Bundle with your services. Create value-added packages.

  • Higher margin potential

    Up to 40% off wholesale at Platinum gives significantly higher margins than commission alone.

  • Silver tier and above

    Wholesale unlocks automatically when you reach 10 active clients.

Worked example

£499/month plan purchased at Platinum wholesale (40% off):

Standard retail price £499.00
Wholesale cost at 40% off -£199.60
Your cost £299.40
Bill the client at £499 and keep £199.60 per month per client.

Silver

20% off

Gold

30% off

Platinum

40% off

// estimate your earnings

See what you could earn

Adjust client count and average plan price. Toggle between commission and wholesale to see projected monthly earnings at each tier. Your active tier is highlighted.

1 15 100
£249 £499 £1,499

Bronze

£748.50

/month

Silver

£1,123.50

/month

Gold

£1,497.00

/month

Platinum

£2,245.50

/month

Commission rates: Bronze 10%, Silver 15%, Gold 20%, Platinum 30%.

// mixing the models

You can use both across the same portfolio

Many agencies use commission early, when their client book is still growing and the simplicity matters. As the book scales and wholesale unlocks, they shift higher-volume clients to the wholesale model where the margin potential is greater. Some run a mix permanently: commission on smaller or newer clients, wholesale on the established retainers they bill directly. There is no restriction on switching a client between models, and no penalty for using both simultaneously.

// revenue questions answered

Revenue model questions

What happens if a client churns?
On the commission model, commission stops when the client's subscription ends. There are no claw-backs on commission already paid. On the wholesale model, you stop being billed for that client's subscription and you stop earning the margin on it.
When does commission start being paid?
Commission is accrued from the first invoice your referred client pays and is paid out on the standard partner payment schedule. Contact the partnerships team for payment schedule details.
Can I switch a client between commission and wholesale?
Yes. You can move a client between billing models, subject to your tier level. Wholesale requires Silver or above. Contact the partnerships team to arrange a switch for an existing client.
Does wholesale apply to all subscription price points?
Yes. The wholesale discount applies at every SKU stop in the pricing ladder. The percentage off is consistent regardless of which subscription tier the client is on.
Is there a minimum commitment to start the partner programme?
No. The partner programme is free. No subscription fees, no minimum client commitment, no card required to start. You begin earning commission from your very first client.

// start earning from day one

Earn from your first client.

Get started free, earn 10% commission from your first client, and unlock wholesale as your book grows. No fees, no card required.

Become a partner See partner tiers