Blog - Deal Registration

Our articles about deal registration cover everything from structuring your program, selecting and configuring software, to how to best manage your program long term, and more. Discover how to protect your deals and avoid channel conflict, create more trusted partner relationships, and ensure a smooth and transparent deal registration process.

Jun 27, 2014
In the News: Easing Deal Registration Management

Our customer ForeScout Technologies Inc. was featured with us in TechTarget’s latest article on deal registration software. Deal registration programs have traditionally proven to be a headache for both partners and vendors, but new solutions like Channeltivity’s partner relationship management system simplifies the process. Learn how Channeltivity is changing the deal registration management experience in […]

Channel Management, Deal Registration
Dec 2, 2013
Release: Salesforce.com Field Mapping & More

The next release of our PRM software will be going live Wednesday, December 4th. View the release notes video or read the details below.

Channel Management, Channeltivity PRM, Deal Registration, Lead Distribution, PRM (Partner Relationship Management)
Nov 7, 2013
The Key to Channel Success: Managing Channel Conflict

Managing channel conflict can be challenging for anyone. But being able to manage it can make a huge difference. A few years ago, my largest partner and I met with my executive team to solve the channel conflict that had plagued me for the last six months.  This partner had year over year outperformed themselves. […]

Channel Management, Deal Registration, PRM (Partner Relationship Management)
Oct 29, 2013
The Three Best Practices in Deal Registration Programs

At Channeltivity we work with vendors on a daily basis to help them implement their deal registration program within our PRM system.  Time and time again we emphasize that one of the key reasons that a partner will utilize the overall system is to register deals.  Therefore, the system and the program must conform to […]

Channel Management, Channeltivity PRM, Deal Registration, PRM (Partner Relationship Management)
Sep 11, 2013
Integrate your Partner Relationship Management (PRM) System with Salesforce (Video)

Automating the flow of data between your Partner Relationship Management system and CRM is an effective way to create efficiencies both in your channel and throughout your sales organization. It’s therefore not surprising that one of our most popular integrations is the Lead Distribution and Deal Registration link to Salesforce. This plug and play integration built […]

Channeltivity PRM, Deal Registration, Lead Distribution, PRM (Partner Relationship Management)
Aug 22, 2013
Why are visits to my partner portal down?

A partner portal is built to make the life of the partner easier.  A lot of the time a Channel Manager or the person in charge will automatically think, “If I build it, they will come,” and this couldn’t be further from the truth!  Your partners have a life of their own, chances are you […]

Channel Management, Channel Marketing, Channeltivity PRM, Deal Registration, Partner Engagement, PRM (Partner Relationship Management)
Mar 27, 2013
Are You Doing Enough to Motivate Your Partners?

In the channel world, it can be a difficult task to continuously keep partners engaged and motivated to sell your product.  Yet, while this can be a challenge from time to time, there are actions you can take to increase the motivation of your partners as well as your visibility into their activities.     

Channel Management, Deal Registration, Partner Engagement
Feb 11, 2013
How Do I Know If It’s Time for Deal Registration Integration Into My CRM?

During almost every demo I do for someone here at Channeltivity, I get a question regarding what CRM integrations we offer.  Managing channel partners who are unable to access your CRM makes it more difficult to track every move they make.  Integrations into software like Salesforce give us the opportunity to monitor the actions of […]

Channel Management, Deal Registration, PRM (Partner Relationship Management)
Jan 10, 2013
The Best Way to Prevent Channel Conflict? Survey Says…

What’s the best way to prevent channel conflict? The 2112 Group’s survey of North American IT solution providers, service providers and telephone agents, shows that this group finds deal registration the most effective tool for maintaining fairness and consistent channel sales engagements with partners. In fact, deal registration ranked twice as effective as the next […]

Channel Management, Deal Registration, Partner Engagement
Aug 15, 2012
Canaries in the Coal Mine

Canaries in the Coal Mine – Apparently Minor Issues That Quickly Become Revenue and Market Share Problems Keep an eye on these dead canaries to detect problems before they start killing sales. 1. Small Declines in Customer Satisfaction These could be due to issues on the vendor’s or the partner’s side. Dissatisfaction could be with […]

Channel Management, Deal Registration