Sponsorship Proposal B

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1 Sponsorship Proposal B

2 Business Partner Conference 2014 Contents: About Sage Pastel Accounting Business Partner Conference Background Why sponsor the Business Partner Conference Sponsorship Opportunities Platinum Sponsor Package Gold Sponsor Package Silver Sponsor Package Bronze Sponsor Package Exhibition Packages Contact Information 1

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4 Business Partner Conference 2014 About Sage Pastel Accounting Sage Pastel Accounting Sage Pastel is South Africa s leading developer of accounting, payroll, ERP and business software for the small, medium and large enterprise market. Sage Pastel has developed an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the industry, establishing itself as the market leader and the preferred choice of South African business. As a member of the Sage Group, which is owned by the UK-based Sage Group plc, Sage Pastel is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, with branches in both Cape Town and Durban. In addition, Sage Pastel has over Channel and Business Partners within South Africa and is used by thousands of businesses around the world. About the Sage Group plc. The Sage Group plc is a leading global supplier of business management software solutions and related products and services, principally for small to medium-sized enterprises. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock Exchange in Sage has 5.8 million customers and more than 14,500 employees worldwide. We operate in over 26 countries covering the UK, Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia, India and China. For further information please visit Accounting & ERP brings all aspects of your operating environment together, providing an integrated, holistic view of your business that allows for better decision making. The comprehensive range of features, functionality, and a number of add-on modules, provide a scalable, flexible and robust management tool for medium and large businesses. takes accounting to the next level by allowing you to not only capture numbers, but also to perform business activities. This gives you the ability to control your financial situation as well as your relationships with your customers, suppliers and employees. Sage Pastel International Due to growing demand, Pastel s international division, Sage Pastel, was formed in the mid-1990s, in order to provide the international market, with a world-class and successful accounting product and service. Today, Pastel products are actively sold in over 52 countries located throughout Africa, Europe, the UK, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. With Sage Pastel available in eight languages including English, Afrikaans, Dutch, Danish, German, Icelandic, Italian and Portuguese, businesses across the globe utilise Sage Pastel as a critical component in the running of their businesses on a daily basis. 3

5 Business Partner Programme Sage Pastel is currently represented in over 52 countries worldwide through a network of more than 150 business partners and authorized resellers. Our international channel programme is designed to accommodate various levels of partnership, from our entry-level Authorised Reseller opportunity, through Silver, Gold and Platinum Business Partnerships. Sage Pastel International Business Partners have the opportunity to build and develop their own reseller channels within the country in which they are based, and to provide essential services such as support, consulting and training to their reseller channels. The Sage Pastel International channel programme incorporates channel fees, accreditation requirements and associated benefits. South Africa also has a strong reseller programme. Business Partners represent specifically in SA as they would internationally. Business Partner Conference Background The annual International Business Partner Conference first started more than 10 years ago. With the growth of Business Partners in countries around the globe Sage Pastel decided to host a conference to form unity and understanding within the Sage Pastel brand and product market. The conference brings business partners from all corners of the world together. The main purpose is to create a full understanding of the product by having sessions to update the channel on the developments of products (specifically Evolution), training, consulting, support and also to honour performing business partners at the awards evening. 4

6 Business Partner Conference 2014 This year s conference The venue for the conference is the illustrious African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel & Spa. This hotel is one of Cape Town s most favoured executive and leisure stay destinations, offering first-rate conferencing facilities. The hotel s intimate ambience and five star amenities epitomise a lavish lifestyle that lets guests live the Crystal Life. Date: 19th 22nd of October 2014 Times: Check-in 15h00 latest on the 19th of October Check-out 11h00 latest on the 22nd of October General Agenda: Sunday 19 October 08h00-14h30 Delegate arrivals 13h30 Lunch 14h45 Welcome address 15h00 Presentations 18h00 Dinner Monday 20 October 07h00 Breakfast 08h00 Conference starts 10h30 Tea break 12h30 Lunch 14h30 Tea break 17h00 Conference ends 19h00 Dinner Tuesday 21 October 07h00 Breakfast 08h00 Conference starts 10h30 Tea break 12h30 Lunch 14h30 Activities 18h00 Awards evening Wednesday 22 October 07h00 Breakfast 12h00 Check -out 5

7 Why sponsor the Business Partner Conference Depending on the package you choose, the Business Partner Conference will allow you to network with most of our business partners around the globe; make them aware of your products and services with various branding and communications elements and gain valuable relationships within the ERP software environment. Sponsorship Opportunities Platinum Sponsor R Benefits Speaker slot 60 Minutes in the main conference area with all delegates on the 1st day Marketing material on delegate seats (Pamphlets and promotional stationary) Branding in prime areas - banners in conference area during presentation, in eating areas and at awards evening Logo on all communications about the conference One communication mail shot to delegates post conference A6 sized advert in agenda booklet First night room drop gift co-sponsor (Sage Pastel Accounting and your company logo) Pamphlets may be included with the room drop gift Speaker photo and profile in agenda booklet with company details Web exposure on Business Partner Zone (SA and International) Attendance at awards evening (limited to 4 max) Recognition as Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor R Benefits Speaker slot 45 Minutes in main conference with all delegates on 2nd day Second evening dinner exclusive sponsor This includes a prize giving raffle Banners (limited to 4 max) Short speaker slot (may include a raffle prize giving) Web exposure on Business Partner Zone (SA and International) Speaker photo and profile in agenda booklet with company details Banner advert in agenda booklet Attendance at awards evening (limited to 4 max) Recognition as Gold Sponsor 6

8 Business Partner Conference 2014 Silver Sponsor R Benefits Speaker slot 30 Minutes main conference hall on 2nd/3rd day of conference Second night room drop (gift to be approved or sourced by Sage Pastel marketing)* Pamphlets may be included with the room drop gift Logo in agenda booklet Advert in booklet (strip along bottom of A6 page) Web exposure on Business Partner Zone (SA and International) Attendance at awards evening (limited to 4 max) Banners in prime areas (except conference room) Recognition in thank you address as Silver Sponsor * Please note that the room drop is at the expense of the Silver Sponsor and not included in the sponsorship package cost. Bronze Sponsor R Benefits Speaker slot 30 Minutes in breakaway session on 2nd/3rd day of conference Room drop co sponsor (logo only) Logo in agenda booklet Attendance at awards evening (limited to 4 max) Banners at conferencing areas on last day Web exposure on Business Partner Zone (SA and International) Recognition in thank you address as Bronze Sponsor Terms and Conditions Price of the sponsorship does not include accommodation or flights Cost per attendee is R1, per room single room per person per night and R2, per double room per night over and above sponsorship cost The cost only applies for 4 delegates per sponsor If more delegates will be attending the full conference the cost per delegate will be R10, If more than 4 delegates will be attending the awards evening, a cost of R2, per delegate will apply Each sponsorship package includes a stand display of 2 x 3m The gold and platinum sponsorship packages include a stand contribution of R10, The gold stand will be a maximum of 3 x 3m display of choice The platinum stand will be a maximum of 3 x 6m display of choice 7

9 Conference Exhibition 2014 Exhibiting at this year s conference is a great opportunity to showcase your software products to over 200 business partners from all over the world. The cost to exhibit is R12, (ex VAT) and includes the following: 3 x 2m basic shell scheme stand 3 bar stool chairs 1 cocktail table Lockable cupboard Electricity Tea breaks and lunches A 2-page spread in the official Conference Exhibitors Guide An opportunity to insert marketing material into the delegate packs You will be responsible for the dressing of your stand. An exhibitors briefing document will be provided to all exhibitors attending the event. If you would like to brand the panels of your shell scheme stand, the cost will be R (ex VAT) per 1m panel. We are also able to assist you with the design of your stand at R (ex VAT) per hour. Accommodation options We have packaged a special rate for you, should you wish to stay at the African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel while exhibiting at the conference. Single room: R1, per person, per night Double room: R1, per person, per night This rate includes: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Beverages during meal times A seat at the Awards Evening Dinner on the night of 21 October

10 Business Partner Conference 2014 Contact Information Thank you for taking the time to review this document. We look forward to hearing from you! For more information on sponsorship packages Estelle Snyman International Marketing Executive For more information on stand packages Kim Geral Marketing Executive

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12 102 Western Service Road Gallo Manor Ext 6 Johannesburg 2191 South Africa JHB CT DBN Sage Pastel International Tel: info@sagepastel.com Sage Pastel Middle East Tel: meinfo@sagepastel.com Sage Pastel West Africa Tel: info.wa@sagepastel.com Sage Pastel East Africa Tel: info.ea@sage.com