Frequently asked questions
What does Incentivesmart do?
We design, build and manage reward and recognition programmes that help businesses grow in two ways: by driving repeat sales and deeper relationships with B2B customers, and by boosting engagement, performance and retention among employees. Our platform combines rewards, communication, learning and AI-powered insight — and every programme is supported by a dedicated Client Success team who work with you to keep it delivering results.
What is a B2B reward programme and where can it be applied?
A B2B reward programme incentivises the behaviours that drive commercial performance — whether that’s a distributor choosing your product over a competitor’s, a trade customer increasing their order frequency, a dealer completing product training, or a channel partner actively recommending your brand. They’re used across industries including manufacturing, wholesale, travel, telecoms, construction and professional services. The common thread is that wherever you rely on other businesses or individuals outside your organisation to sell, specify or advocate for your products, a well-designed reward programme can influence those decisions at scale.
Why use points instead of cash incentives?
Research in behavioural economics consistently shows that non-cash rewards create stronger emotional connections and longer-lasting motivation than cash equivalents. Cash gets absorbed into everyday spending and is quickly forgotten. Points create anticipation, goal-setting behaviour and a sense of achievement when redeemed for a meaningful reward — whether that’s a weekend away, the latest tech or an experience they’d never buy themselves. Our clients typically see a 20% average increase in sales through points-based programmes.
How long does it take to launch a reward programme?
Most Incentivesmart programmes launch within 4–8 weeks, depending on complexity and integration requirements. Our Client Success team handles onboarding, platform configuration, creative design and communications planning — so your internal resource commitment is minimal. We also provide ongoing optimisation, not just launch support.
What's the difference between a managed and self-service loyalty programme?
Some providers give you a platform login and leave you to it. At Incentivesmart, our most successful programmes are those where clients work alongside a dedicated Client Success Manager supported by creative, marketing and technical specialists. This managed approach means your programme is continually optimised based on data, engagement trends and strategic goals — not left to stagnate after launch.
How do you measure the ROI of a loyalty or engagement programme?
Our platform includes real-time dashboards and AI-powered insights that track engagement rates, redemption patterns, sales uplift, retention and programme ROI. But measurement isn’t just about dashboards — your Client Success Manager works with you to interpret the data, identify trends and recommend actions. On average, our clients see a 20% sales increase and maintain an 8-year average client lifecycle, which tells you the programmes keep delivering long after launch.





