A few days a 3CX partner posted that they received a warning from 3CX. They are a brand new startup and had only been approved as a partner the week beforehand. According to this partner, they were told by 3CX that they must have sold at least $500 of 3CX licenses in 2 weeks or their partnership would be terminated. When they asked about the feasibility of selling systems in just 2 weeks, they were told they could buy licenses and store them until they were ready.
Upon examination, asking a new business to stock a product they haven’t sold yet is problematic. Most new startups don’t have unlimited cash lying around and asking them to tie up capital for something that doesn’t need to be in stock can cause cash flow issues. Partners can always buy a license in just a few minutes via the portal, entirely via self service, so there should be no rush or issue with waiting until the sale is completed.
Lastly, there seems to be some debate on if licenses “sitting on the shelf” (purchased, but not activated) begin counting down / using license time. If they do, buying a license early will actually cost the partner money. In conclusion, prospective partners should be aware of these requirements and possibly not apply to be a partner until they are ready to meet them.
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