Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for rebate calculation relating to a partner incentive program. The method and system includes electronically defining the incentive program within a computer processing system and defining one or more tracks within the program. The method and system further includes electronically selecting one or more incentives within the one or more tracks and generating a plurality of incentive data defining a plurality of incentive scenarios based on the one or more incentives. The method and system includes loading the incentive data to a spreadsheet application, wherein the spreadsheet application includes a computational algorithm and performing at least one scenario calculation on the incentive data using the computational algorithm, including generating incentive rebate data. Whereby, the method and system is operative to generate a visual output display quantifying the incentive rebate data.

Abstract: Systems and method to provide and encourage cross-industry collaboration between and amongst independent business partners designed to serve the needs of the indirect channel. Through the system, participating Members search for potential partners based on validated credentials across vendor ecosystems and professional certifications. Results can be further refined using additional filters including the use of keywords and location based attributes. Members review prospective partners' profiles and ratings, which may be obtained from fellow partners, to screen and select partners with whom they can share potential business through registered Customer Opportunities, i.e. Collaborations. Upon closing new business, the system provides tools to track each Collaboration's progress all the way through to the claims process where collaborating partners share in the aggregated Rewards earned from Sponsoring vendor organizations.