Become a business referrer and monetise your network
A business referrer connects companies with potential clients. On Bryddle, this is 100% digital, without exclusivity, without selling, and paid at every validated stage.
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What is a business referrer?
A business referrer is a commercial intermediary who connects a company with a prospect or potential client in exchange for a commission. Unlike a sales agent, they do not sign a representation contract, take on volume commitments, or hold exclusivity clauses. They act occasionally or regularly, according to their opportunities.
The relationship between a referrer and a company is governed by a referral agreement. No specific professional status is required to refer occasionally, but income must be declared for tax purposes.
The legal framework for business referrals
Business referral is not a regulated profession: it rests on freedom of contract. The referral agreement is what secures the relationship between the referrer and the company, defining the mission and the compensation precisely. When well drafted, it protects your right to the commission and prevents any dispute over who brought a lead.
What a referral agreement should contain
This is an "unnamed" contract: it isn't specifically defined by statute and therefore relies on the parties' freedom. To be enforceable, it should spell out several key elements:
- The referrer's exact mission: a simple introduction, with no mandate to negotiate or represent the company.
- How the commission is calculated: flat fee, percentage of the signed contract, or a progressive scale by stage.
- The event that triggers payment: mere introduction of the prospect, meeting held, or effective signature.
- The duration of the relationship and the protection period for the lead you referred.
- Any confidentiality or non-compete obligations.
Occasional or regular referring: which status?
You can be a business referrer on an occasional basis without setting up a company: commissions are then declared as non-commercial income. As soon as the activity becomes regular, a sole-trader / micro-business status is usually the simplest and most advantageous. On Bryddle, the referral agreement is already built into every campaign: you have no paperwork to draft or sign.
How do you declare a business referrer's income?
Commissions received are taxable and must always be declared. The applicable regime depends on how frequent your activity is:
- Occasional activity: declared as non-commercial income on your annual tax return.
- Regular activity: micro-business status with a flat allowance on receipts, or the standard regime if your expenses are high.
- VAT: you invoice VAT-free as long as your receipts stay under the applicable VAT exemption thresholds; above them, VAT applies.
- Social contributions: a micro-entrepreneur pays contributions calculated on turnover to the relevant authority.
Provided for guidance only: thresholds and rates change every year. Check your situation with the tax authorities or an accountant.
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How much can a business referrer earn?
Earnings vary by sector, lead quality, and number of referrals. Here are illustrative ranges, as an example:
These amounts are indicative and set freely by each partner company.
Who can become a business referrer?
No degree or sales experience is required: a good network and an eye for opportunity are enough. These profiles do particularly well:
B2B consultants & freelancers
You redirect your clients' side requests to trusted partners.
Tradespeople & construction pros
You come across renovation, energy or financing needs every week.
Executives & salespeople
Your professional address book holds opportunities you don't yet tap into.
Multi-sector independents
Coaches, estate agents, brokers: your contacts have varied needs to address.
Well-connected employees
A single well-placed word of mouth can be enough to trigger a commission.
Active retirees
You keep a solid network and the time to grow it.
How to get started on Bryddle?
Create your free account
Sign up in 2 minutes, no credit card. Choose the Referrer profile.
Browse available campaigns
Explore companies recruiting referrers in your sector or region.
Submit your first lead
Fill in the prospect's contact details and add a context note to maximise conversion chances.
Track and collect
Receive real-time notifications and collect your commissions via automatic SEPA transfer.
Why choose Bryddle over a traditional contract?
Zero exclusivity
Work with all the companies you want, simultaneously.
Zero financial risk
No upfront investment, no fixed costs, no agency fees.
Full transparency
You see the commission rates before deciding to submit a lead.
Lead protection
Each lead is timestamped and protected for 90 days. Nobody can steal your contact.
Automatic payment
SEPA transfers are triggered automatically upon validation — no chasing, no invoicing.
Reputation score
Your performance history gives you access to more campaigns and higher caps.
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Frequently asked questions about being a referrer
Do I need to set up a company to be a business referrer?
No. On an occasional basis, you can refer leads as an individual. If you refer regularly as an ongoing activity, a self-employed status is more suitable and simplifies your tax filing.
Do I need to sign a contract with each company?
On Bryddle, each campaign's terms are built into the platform. By joining a campaign, you accept the company's terms. No separate paper contract is needed.
Can I refer leads to competing companies?
Yes, unless a company has explicitly included an exclusivity clause in its campaign. The vast majority of campaigns on Bryddle are non-exclusive.
What happens if a company rejects my lead without valid reason?
Each submitted lead is assessed against objective criteria defined by the campaign. If rejected unjustifiably, you can dispute via our mediation service, which rules within 72 hours.
Can I refer leads to companies in other regions?
Yes, Bryddle allows remote referrals. Some campaigns are national, others regional — the geographic scope is always specified in campaign conditions.
How does Bryddle verify referrer quality?
Each referrer accumulates a reputation score based on lead conversion rate, quality of information provided, and company feedback. This score determines access to certain premium campaigns.
Does a business referrer have to charge VAT?
As long as your receipts stay under the applicable VAT exemption thresholds, you invoice your commissions without VAT. Above those thresholds you must collect and remit VAT. As thresholds change every year, check the amount that applies to your situation.
Can you combine referring with a salaried job?
Yes, in most cases. Occasional referring can be combined with an employment contract, subject to your non-compete clause and duty of loyalty to your employer. Check your contract if you refer leads in the same sector as your company.
What is the average business referral commission?
There is no single rate: it depends on the sector and the value of the final contract. As a rough guide, it is often between 5% and 15% of the deal amount, or a flat fee per validated stage. Our simulator lets you estimate your earnings by sector.
What's the difference between business referral and affiliate marketing?
Affiliate marketing pays for a click or an online sale via a tracked link, automatically and often for small amounts. Business referral is a human, qualified introduction, usually B2B, with much higher commissions because the signed deal has high value.
How soon do I get paid?
As soon as a stage is validated by the company, the corresponding commission is triggered automatically and paid by bank transfer. No invoice to send, no follow-up needed: payment follows validation.
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