On Leafr, you can earn money by referring clients to the platform.
We pay you £250 for each client you refer that successfully staffs a project, and the client will get a 10% discount on their project, so it's a win-win!
This applies even to projects that you refer that another Consultant ends up doing, so you can refer multiple clients who post projects to the network, and you'll get £250 for each one that staffs.
It's easy to do this on Leafr, whether you know all the project details already or simply want to connect us with a potential client.
How to refer Clients to Leafr
Access the referral page through the button at the bottom of the left-hand menu labeled "Refer a Client or Project" (You can also do this via the completed project page - if you've completed one)
Click "Start" on the initial overview page to begin the referral process
Who is doing the work?
Note: If you are the one hiring and paying, then you'll need to create a client account by clicking the 'Create Client Account' option. Otherwise:
Yes - Select if you'll personally take on the project work: for example if you're already speaking to a client outside of Leafr and want to get a referral fee
No / Not Sure - Select if you just want to refer a client to Leafr. They will share a project to the network, or choose someone to work with themselves.
Project and Client Details Options
Based on your previous selection, you'll be asked if you already know the project details:
Yes - You'll be prompted to provide:
Project scope description, Rate information etc. It's OK if you don't have all of these
if you've already signed a contract status you can upload one here, but we recommend you do this before you sign a contract
No - You'll skip directly to the client details form, where you enter the referred client's contact information.
Submission and Next Steps
Click "Submit Referral" to complete the process
Next steps:
Leafr will forward your referral to the client to approve (if they don't approve, we can't process the referral)
Once they do Leafr will handle the sharing application and application process within 48 hours.
If the project is shared out to the network, we'll need to wait for the client to staff it
When the project is staffed and 'Live' we'll pay your commission within 2 weeks.
Other information on referrals
Why refer through Leafr?
Referring on Leafr helps us to grow the Leafr network, bring more sustainability projects to the platform, and increases your reach.
£250 reward for each successful referrals
10% project fee discount for clients on their first project
We handle all the contracting and payment details - just refer and you're done
Clients can use our payments and contracting features just the same
How do payments work for referrals?
Put your referral in: tell us what the project is, who is doing the work and who the client is
The client confirms, and the staffing process starts
Once the project starts we'll send you your cash reward within 2 weeks. If we don't have your details on file we'll ask you for these
Remember that all referred clients need to confirm the referral before the process moves forward, ensuring legitimacy for all parties.
How do discounts work for clients?
If you refer a client, give them 10% off the all fees for their first project - equivalent to every 10th day of the project. They can use our payments and contracting features just the same.
When should I put referrals through Leafr?
Whenever you want to! If you hear about someone who might benefit from Leafr's network, then you can put a referral in, but here are are some more specific cases:
You get asked to do work, but you can't take it on - refer them to us, and we'll find a replacement. This is the most common source of referrals.
Prospective clients you're already speaking to outside of Leafr: if you're in talks with a client, ask them if you can put it through us. You'll get the reward, they get their discount, and our contracts protect you if things go wrong
Your old company: put us in touch with the people you used to work with
You see someone on LinkedIn or other job sites looking to hire: ask for their contact, and refer them through the Leafr process (this only works for non-full-time hires
If a client needs to invoice through a limited company, but you're a sole trader/freelancer, and you don't want to set one: up Refer them to Leafr, instead of setting one up yourself - we'll handle the admin, and you still get the reward
Other rules for referrals
Try not to refer when you have signed a contract already: this can cause confusion, and we don't accept referrals when the project has started
Outside of the discount, Leafr fees will apply as standard
You can't refer existing Leafr clients. If they have posted or staffed projects on Leafr before, the referral won't count
You can't refer clients we are already speaking to