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IncentiveDirect creates innovative online reward and recognition systems.
We believe that rewards drive inspiration.

We've been tinkering with the iD-points system a fair bit over the last month. There's one new feature we're announcing this month, more to follow next month.

If you have any questions about IncentiveDirect or iD-points, then please contact Martin Gittins by e-mail at martin.gittins@incentivedirect.com

/01.New iD-points feature - End User Connect.

End User Connect

We have just launched one of the most significant updates to iD-points. We call it End User Connect.

End User Connect allows us to connect the End User of one account with the Supervisor of another account. Once set up, the End User can then transfer points to that Supervisor account, and redistribute them to their End Users.

This is ideal for many of our customers, where the End User is actually a small business rather than an individual. Now, the dealer principal, or sales manager can now actually manage the allocation of points within their own organisation, by running a Supervisor account, and adding the Users they want to reward, just like a regular account. As well as transferring points across from their Connect account, they can also purchase additional points.

End User Connect provides a way for a small company to manage the points they have been rewarded from an incentive, and then build upon that with new incentives of their own. The feature is available to all End Users, at our clients discretion. The Supervisor accounts that are set-up are offered at a discounted rate, with a restriction on the number of End Users allowed.

The feature is fully implemented and live right now. We will discussing with our clients which of their End Users they would like to add this functionality to. We'll be adding an info sheet shortly. If you would like a demo, or have any queries about how this could work for you, please contact Martin Gittins at marty@incentivedirect.com

End User Connect

/02.Postal delays.

Post box

As I am sure you will appreciate, the current industrial action by Royal Mail staff is having an effect on postal deliveries.

For larger items, we use courier deliveries, which should not be affected, but for smaller items such as perfumes, CD's, DVD's and games, which are sent by post and there may be some delays.

We trust that our customers and their users understand. If the industrial action deepens, we will look to find alternate ways of sending these items.

/03. Latest blog entries.

Happy Shopper

The IncentiveDirect blog is the place to find out about our views on motivation and incentives.

We're in the process of moving the blog over to Wordpress, hopefully this should be ready next month. Here are the latest stories:

We love stuff.
"At IncentiveDirect, we don't just sell stuff. We love stuff. We love learning about new releases, researching new products, and finding out about the great gadgets coming down the line."

Making deliveries.
Why a first class postal services is in everyone's best interests.

/04. Latest products in iD-points store.

Great new products in the iD-points store, as always.

Sony PS3

Sony PS3 slim 120Gb
The Playstation 3 has had a makeover, and is now a super slimline device that looks less like a clunky games console and more like the total digital entertainment media centre that Sony would have us believe. It's leaner and meaner: 32% smaller, 36% lighter and consuming 34% less power than the original PS 3 model.

Gaming is still at the heart of the PS3, with unparalleled graphics display, great audio, and lightning fast processor power. And there's still the Blu-ray DVD player for watching movies in High Definition. But added to this is 'always on' online access, making the new PS3 perfect for online gaming, social networking, even downloading TV content with the integrated BBC iPlayer.

FIFA10 PES2010

Battle of the footy sims.

It's that time of year again when committed computer fans need to choose between EA's FIFA 10 and Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer 10. Our advice: get both.

Fifa 10 features all the latest players from teams across the world, including the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A. The new 360 degree dribbling control system allows for pixel perfect control of the ball at all times.

PES 2010 features ever more realistic playability, and off the ball runs. Gone are 'soft' goals that can be used to break the deadlock - instead, only working the channels and the precision play expected of great players will make a difference. As the name suggests PES continues to evolve with the current state of the beautiful game.

PSP go

PSP Go! console
There's a new handheld PlayStation Portable in store too. The Go! is the ultimate handheld console for those who take their gaming seriously. The Go! is smaller than the PSP 3000, with the controls sliding out from behind the screen, and then sliding back to slip into a pocket. At a featherlight 160g, its the perfect travel companion.

Sony NW Series Sony W Series

New Sony laptops
We seem to have gone Sony mad this month. We've added some great looking Sony laptops to the store, now shipping with Windows 7.

The W-series netbook is the perfect social networking tool, ideal for connecting online anywhere. The integrated Motion Eye camera means you can video chat with friends, wherever you are. It's compact but not underpowered- it's got a 250gb hard drive, 1Gb of Ram, and runs Windows 7 Starter edition.

For a more powerful notebook, the NW series features a 2.2Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 15inch screen, 4Gb of Ram and 320gb hard drive. It's a mobile workhorse, with stylish looks, able to tackle a wide range of computing tasks, from web surfing to making presentations and editing photos. With Windows 7 Home premium.

Paul Smith - floral Paul Smith - men

Paul Smith fragrance Gift sets

The new fragrance from Paul Smith for Women 'Floral', is a lovely evocation of the 70's 'Flower Power' spirit. With water lily, orange, pink grapefruit and ginger and a unique blend of magnolia, orchid and osmanthus blossom. The base notes resonate with musk, amber, exotic wood essences and tonka beans. The set comprises 50ml Eau De Parfum Spray & 100ml Body Lotion, and comes in a metal case with a white lacquered opaque bottle.

This Paul Smith Men giftset features a 50ml Eau De Toilette And 75ml Shower Gel. The unmistakable sharp masculine fragrance is a blend of lavender, geranium, vetiver and musk. It is suitable for casual wear or for more formal occasions.

Cadenza hamper Picnic cooler hamper

New Hampers
We've updated our range of hampers, to include the latest baskets for 2009.

The Cadenza Gourmet Hamper Basket is loaded with tasty treats, including wines, chocolates, biscuits, and gourmet preserves, in a classic wicker butterfly basket.The Rhapsode Deluxe picnic hampers wraps a selection of tasty treats in a deluxe cooler with plates, mugs, cutlery and napkins for 2 people.

The Ramblers Backpack has great British tuck, and comes in a backpack, complete with tea/coffee flask - perfect for yomping over the hills on a winter walk.

/05. Contact details.

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