October 9, 2007
- Makeshop
October 9, 2007
Press Release
MakeShop Inc.
New MakeShop Agent Program Launched
Tokyo – October 9, 2007 – GMO Internet Group company last week launched a new authorized agent program. This is an improved agent program for the sophisticated, low-priced store construction ASP service MakeShop.
Under the new program, MakeShop agents will receive a 30% commission on Business Shop plan and Premium Shop plan monthly fees from MakeShop. Agents will continue to receive this commission for as long as the customer holds a contract.
Until now our online registration process allowed anyone who signed up to become an agent.
We have revised our agent program and the new authorized agent program now has three levels that give dealers the chance to earn higher commissions.
Approved Dealer System
Agent contracts can still be processed online for general agents. Applicants that would like to become authorized agents must submit documents and be screened. Agents that sell a specified number of units will be promoted to Special Dealer.
Agent Type | Commission | Permission to use the MakeShop Logo and Agent Title | Contract/ Promotion |
General Agent | 30％ | Not available | Sign up at the MakeShop site. |
Authorized Agent | 35％ | Available | Submit specified documents for approval to be promoted from General Agent |
Special Dealer | 40％ | Available | Sell over 20 contracts to be promoted to Special Dealer |
Authorized Agent and Special Dealer Benefits
i) Permission to use the title Approved Dealer. We will provide you with logo data for your business card and web site.
ii) A MakeShop Premium Shop test account and options. Select your own options for free.
iii) The signing of a non-disclosure agreement means we can provide you with more information.
iv) Conduct business at any of our seminars.
*Required Documents
i) A detailed business description (URL, company, or service brochure – one or preferably both)
ii) A business agreement (authorized by the company CEO)
iii) A declaration regarding the handling of personal information (authorized by the company CEO)
iv) Application (authorized by the relevant person in charge including sales targets, business report, competition evaluation, etc.)
v) Sole proprietors require a seal registration certificate in addition to the above documents (this certificate is not required of companies).
MakeShop continues to contribute to the expansion of the e-commerce market by providing services that make online shopping easier and more convenient for both customer and operator.
MakeShop
MakeShop is a sophisticated, low cost online store construction and management ASP service. Over 100, 000 online shops have been established using MakeShop, 7,000 of those in Japan. We are always developing new services for e-commerce business including the Drop Shopping Plan for inventoryless store management, the low priced unlimited mail distribution service, Mail Distribution Plus (￥1,000 /per month) and the free MakeShop Training Kit for first time MakeShop users.
Media Inquiries
MakeShop PR
E-mail: [email protected]
GMO Internet Inc. Group PR Team
E-mail: [email protected]
The GMO Internet Group
The GMO Internet Group is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services in Japan. We hold top domestic market shares in domain registration, web hosting and payment processing and we provide a host of other services including e-commerce solutions and Internet advertising to individual and corporate customers. Striving to redefine the industry and foster a vibrant Internet culture, the GMO Internet Group is continuously working to inspire enthusiasm in our customers and put smiles on their faces.
MakeShop Inc.
Company Name | MakeShop Inc. http://www.makeshop.jp |
Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Kazuyoshi Mukaihatake |
Business Description | ■E-commerce ASP ■E-commerce Solutions ■Website Creation |
Capital | ￥15,000,000 |
GMO Internet Inc.
Company Name | GMO Internet Inc. http://www.gmo.jp/en (TSE First Section Code: 9449) |
Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Masatoshi Kumagai |
Business Description | ■Internet Use Support (Infrastructure) ■Internet Advertising Support (Media) |
Capital | ￥9,651,750,000 |