Join our exclusive partner programme and earn recurring commissions when we close your referrals
£50k project (10%) = £5k
+ £250k expansion (5%) = £12.5k
+ £200k ongoing (2.5%) = £5k
See how much you could earn from a single referral over 12 months
Typical client patterns:
• Pharma/Healthcare: £200-400k/year
• Management Consultancies: £150-300k/year
• Tech Companies: £100-250k/year
Total client value: £300,000
Start Earning These CommissionsAfter years of organic growth, it's time to reward our champions
Earn commissions AND secure exclusive service contracts
Commission Income
£15-20k
per referral over 12 months
Service Contracts
Exclusive
provider status for your services
You refer a management consultancy needing qualitative research across 6 countries. Result: £15k+ in commissions over 12 months PLUS SCR exclusively uses YOUR translation services for all 6 markets. That's potentially £30-50k in translation work on top of commissions.
You introduce a pharma client needing HCP research across Europe. Result: £20k in commissions on their £300k spend PLUS you become the exclusive panel provider for all respondent recruitment. Your referral becomes your biggest client of the year.
You connect us with a tech giant needing continuous UX research. Result: £18k in commissions PLUS exclusive contract for all programming and tech infrastructure. Double revenue stream from a single introduction.
This isn't about choosing between commission or contracts.
It's about getting both.
Simple process, extraordinary returns
Through your existing work, you encounter high-stakes organisations needing complex, multi-market research - exactly SCR's expertise
Connect the client with SCR - a simple email introduction is all it takes
SCR manages the entire sales process, project delivery, and client relationship
Receive commissions on all client work for a full year - no additional effort required
How one introduction generates a year of income
Average client spends £150-300k in Year 1
Your typical earnings: £15,000-20,000 per introduction
See how different partners earn with SCR
Built for mutual success
We complement your services, never compete. Your client relationships remain yours - we simply handle their research needs while you earn commissions.
90%+ client retention rate means your referrals lead to long-term revenue. Our excellence reflects positively on you.
Unlike one-time referral fees, earn for a full year as clients expand their research programmes.
Add a new revenue stream without new hires, infrastructure, or operational changes. Pure profit.
Most programmes pay once. We pay for 12 months on ALL client work - initial projects, expansions, add-ons, and renewals. One good introduction can generate £15-20k versus a typical £500-2000 referral fee.
High-stakes, insight-driven organisations with complex, multi-market research needs. This includes: global research agencies (Ipsos, Kantar), management consultancies (EY, Accenture), and corporates in healthcare, tech, and financial services. They value precision execution, operational control, and partners who protect their reputation. Minimum project: £50k.
Here's the breakdown: For £15k total commissions, the client needs to spend approximately £200k over 12 months (£50k initial project at 10% = £5k, £120k in months 1-6 at 5% = £6k, £160k in months 7-12 at 2.5% = £4k). For £20k commissions, approximately £300k spend. Most SCR clients spend £150-300k in year one, making these earnings very achievable.
Our warm referrals from partners typically close at 60-70% because they come pre-qualified and with trust already established. We only accept referrals that match our ideal client profile (high-stakes organisations needing complex multi-market research), ensuring higher success rates for everyone.
Not at all. Simply refer research opportunities you encounter during your normal business activities. We handle everything else - sales, delivery, invoicing, support.
Within 30 days of client payment. New clients typically sign within 60 days, RFPs within 28 days. You could see first commissions within 30-45 days of introduction.
This is an exclusive, invitation-only programme with limited partners per category (translation agencies, lead gen firms, tech partners, fieldwork & panel partners). To secure your place: email us with your company details. If approved, you'll receive partner agreement and onboarding within 48 hours. We're accepting 2-3 quality partners per category - once we reach capacity, applications close.
No exclusivity required. Work with whoever you choose. However, most partners naturally send more opportunities our way once they see the revenue potential and client satisfaction.
Limited partners per category - translation, lead gen, tech partners and fieldwork & panel partners.
Email: partnerships@smartconnectresearch.com
Partnership Team: Available for confidential discussions
Currently accepting applications: 2-3 spots remaining per category
Preferred partner status • Start earning in 30 days