Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the BuildaBazaar Partner Program?
It is our associate program in which the partner will act as a BuildaBazaar franchise and will be providing e-commerce platform solutions to the SMEs, retail businesses and individual entrepreneurs. We will be integrating all the features at our end, offering you a readymade solution to become our e-commerce partner at a very nominal investment. Saving you the trouble of planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, budgeting and having a technology expertise; BuildaBazaar partner program gives you an opportunity to earn good ROI within a short span of time.
2. Who can sign up and what are the requirements to become a partner?
Anyone with a dream to grow & prosper, with determination to make it big, with passion and zeal to become successful and with promptness to put in the effort required can sign up and can become successful in the Partner Program. All we need from you is your dedication towards the business, your team spirit to work with us and your belief in the platform BuildaBazaar. Anyone with more than 18 years of age and with educational qualification equivalent to HSC can become partner.
3. What are the growth prospects of the Partner Program?
With the rising demand for online shopping, amid the ongoing internet revolution, almost every small, medium and large sized business in India wants to come online. With such future prospects, BuildaBazaar SaaS (Software as a Service) model appears sustainable and scalable from both short and long term perspective and offering a robust growth trajectory to our associates.
4. Why should I choose BuildaBazaar?
BuildaBazaar provides a state of the art self service e-commerce platform (the largest in the country with more than 15,000 live store implementations) and hosts a large number of the best designed online stores of the country (As per a market research, ~50 of the top 350 Indian e-commerce sites are powered by BuildaBazaar platform). Besides it provides regular trainings and upgrades, and customer oriented services, wherein the prices and plans are designed as per the needs of customers. BuildaBazaar provides the best-in-class platform features, some worth mentioning like:
• Product Catalog Management
• Website Hosting with complete webstore and Shopping cart functionality
• Order management
• Shipment Management
• Marketing and Promotion Tools for E-commerce
• E-commerce Analytics & Database Support
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and online marketing
• E-Commerce financial management
• Social network integration
• Global E-commerce solution
• Payment Gateway Integration & Checkout Process
• Customer Service & Database Management
• Store customization with personalized look and feel
5. How would I earn revenue and gain profits?
BuildaBazaar has designed various store setup plans and customization packages which fulfill the need of every single customer, which creates a win- win situation for both the partner and the client. This enables you to reach out to your clients, offer more & sell easily; giving you the variety to pitch to the clients at your end. Discounts, festivals & other bonanza schemes make you earn more with BuildaBazaar.
6. What are the advantages of this partner program?
Some worth mentioning advantages for partners are :
• A wonderful business opportunity to earn handsome amount of money and grow tremendously as an e-commerce service provider with the best service offerings in the market
• Saving upfront costs of acquiring technological infrastructure & humanr resource for setting up and running a business
• Association with one of the most promising e-commerce giant in the country
• Training and support provision by BuildaBazaar. You don’t need to do your business on a trial and error basis
7. How do I get started?
Fill up your details on the registration page and you would be soon contacted by our partner program executive. We’ll provide you with complete details of the Partner Program. Once you agree to become a partner, there will be an official sign-up process. We say, if you have made your mind, you have already started.
8. Whom should I contact if I have questions?
You can contact the Partner support at 079-49004848 or write to us at partner@buildabazaar.com
9. Can I use email blast to promote the business?
Yes. We generally approve mailing campaigns, so long as the recipient is already a customer or subscriber of your services, and can unsubscribe from future mailings. Please note that the emails need to be reviewed by us before being sent out.
10. Are there any taxes to be paid under the BuildaBazaar Partner Program?
Yes. Both the Partner and BuildaBazaar have to pay their own service tax from their respective revenue share.
11. What are the kinds of businesses I can approach?
You can approach small or medium enterprises, a businessmen or anyone who has the desire to sell products. You can also approach large corporates who want to venture into e-commerce space.
12. What business segments can I approach and sell into?
You can reach out to merchants and businesses across several categories. Some of the worth mentioning are:- Apparels (Men, Women, Kids, Bridal wear),Fashion Accessories, Mobile Phones & Accessories, Lifestyle (Footwear, Watches, Personal care and Beauty Products), Jewelry Stores, Book Store, Electronics Items, Car & Bike Accessories, Toys & Games store, Office supplies, Kitchenware, Foods (Restaurants, Bakery, Chocolates & Vegetable stores ), Home Décor & Furniture, Handicrafts, Gifts and Flower Shop, Fitness Machines and devices, Optical store, Sports Goods, Security systems, Computer Hardware and Software, IT Products, BuildaBazaary Care, Healthcare Services and Products, Music & Entertainment (Posters, Movies, Events), Financial Services, Education Services, Event Management, Fashion Consulting, Non-Profit, Travel, Miscellaneous hardware equipments.
However there are products and services that are forbidden to be sold online as per industry regulations. Partners are expected not to approach them. Please contact our Partner Program Helpline for more details on it.
13. Will I get any training?
Yes. Systematic & professional trainings will be arranged at our end for you to perform better and excel in the e-commerce industy. The trainings shall be arranged at our offices in both in-person and through webinars. Training sessions will be on sales, lead generation, discipline & time management, process, technology , decision making , offering services accurately to the client, PR & digital media . Also you would be provided with a ‘Training Manual’ to understand e-commerce industry, development of a web store at our end and other things concerned. Regular training module on effective team handling, time management and generating sales at your end would also be provided along with various CD’s and videos for a better understanding of the e-commerce platform and functioning of the same.
14. Will there be any knowledge repository/resource which I can access and thereon hone my skills and be up to date with latest developments?
Yes. We will have a system wherein you will be able to access our entire knowledge resource. Updated documents, literature, proposals etc. will also be shared with Partners.
15. Do I need to be certified?
Yes. Partners will be given a joining certificate which has to be mandatorily displayed in your office. This will authenticate you as our proud partner.
16. How do I register potential leads generated at my end?
You would be given access to a lead form wherein you can enlist prospects for your business. We would also train you to generate new leads and tackle existing ones.
17. What types of skills are essential to succeed as a BuildaBazaar Partner?
Skills which we think would give you an edge are :
• Passion to make money
• Knowledge about Information Technology and E-Commerce Industry
• Basic knowledge about computers and internet
• Good communication and relationship management skills
• Dedication and seriousness towards the business
• Strong belief in BuildaBazaar and yourself
18. Can I get an exclusive rights for a particular territory or region?
No. There are no territorial rights given. You can sell the service offering to anyone-anywhere. We don’t want you to be restricted area/region wise. Most importantly, we believe that a healthy competition is always a good source of motivation to grow and to bring innovation in the business.
19. Will there be any targets for the partners?
Yes. We have monthly and quarterly targets for partner as we think a well structured target oriented growth plan brings consistency in the development process.
20. Will I get any help to accomplish my targets?
Yes. We are there to help you in every possible way. We would be training you methodically and would provide you with leads to proceed further. The targets would be achieved jointly by your efforts and our support.
21. Can I work with a regular job?
Yes. If you could manage the franchise and your job effectively, it won’t be an issue. But we would suggest you to dedicate maximum possible time here as there is a great scope of growth and development.
22. Do I work on my own or do I need to have employees?
A team work is always appreciated but if you have a personal network, you can start with that. If the target is achieved, we don’t have any issue with you working alone or in a team.
23. Where do I get leads from?
BuildaBazaar has a planned advertisement model to help you reach the target audience in your region. BuildaBazaar will also be forwarding the leads generated in-house and leads generated through mass advertising. However, generating leads from your own social circle and your business networks is also strongly recommended. More the leads, more the conversions, more will be your profits.
24. How do I approach them?
You could start by telling about the BuildaBazaar platform and the growth opportunity it can provide. We would train you to approach the prospects in a more professional way as soon as you join the Partner program.
25. Are there any testimonials to help me pitch to my prospective clients?
Yes. BuildaBazaar is enabling thousands of retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, SME (Small & Medium Enterprises) all across India to venture into the e-commerce industry and contribute significantly to the growing Indian e-commerce potential. BuildaBazaar, owing to its quality and robust e-commerce services, has gained trust of some of the largest Indian retailers like Airtel, Crossword, The Mobile Store, Vijaysales, Bombay Dyeing, VIP Bags, TVC Skyshop etc. & has received appreciation from many other customers and continues to do so.
26. How much will I earn?
It completely depends on your efforts and time you invest as there is sound potential for you to earn a very handsome amount of money through this opportunity.We say, as a Partner sky is the limit to your earning potential
27. When will I achieve breakeven?
As per our calculations, in a normal scenario break even can be achieved in only 6 months. It’s a one of its kind business model that enables you to achieve break-even in just a matter of few months.
28. Do I need to travel?
If you wish to, you can travel for client engagement. You might also have to travel for training purpose. More information would be provided by our Partner Program Executive.
29. What services can I sell?
You could sell the Silver Plan, the Gold Plan, and the Platinum Plan that BuildaBazaar offers to the customers. You can also sell different services and features offered by BuildaBazaar. Your revenue share on them would be based on the agreement.
30. Is there a cost to become a partner?
Yes. There is a one-time non-refundable franchisee fee to be paid before signing the agreement. For details, please call us at 079-49004848 or write to us at partner@buildabazaar.com
31. I don’t live in India. Can I still participate?
Yes.You can manage being a franchise from abroad also. For further details, please contact Partner Support at 079-49004848 or write to us at partner@buildabazaar.com
32. If a client signs up for a trial account and upgrades, will I be paid for the upgraded plan?
Yes, you would be paid only when a client pays and the sale/lead is closed. You do not get any commission on trial accounts.
33. Will there be more features coming in the partner system?
You would be intimated duly in time for any such up gradations. We would surely be bringing changes to make the system more efficient and would appreciate suggestion of some fantastic ideas from your side. Please write to us at :partner@buildabazaar.com for the same.
