Low-cost software solution that we can re-sell to provide
loyalty/membership tracking, with or without photo on card.  Could be
barcode or smartcard based. Preferably an out-of-the-box solution that
the customer can modify.  Must be able to track membership usage,
spending and give adequate reports. Ideally targeted for small
businesses wanting to offer discounts to frequent buyers, and then
track their spending.

Thanks for asking!

I've examined more than a baker's dozen of customer loyalty and
customer relationship management programs. I've found five which match
the features you've requested, and also offer reseller or partnership
marketing. I'll provide a brief summary of each package, and direct
you to the appropriate web pages for information and analysis. Loyalty
card programs are trending heavily toward Smart Cards as the media of
choice.

The majority of loyalty software solutions providers do not quote a
price online. Though several 'in a box' solutions are available, they
are dependent upon specific hardware requirements. Most of the
software that is available for resale is priced to reflect some
customization for hardware or installed software, or bundled with that
hardware, or with the cards and their accessories. I can appreciate
that at this stage in your selection process, you probably aren't yet
tied to a specific hardware choice. Therefore, I haven't used price as
the primary selection criteria.


Datamark Technologies Incorporated

Datamark offers two Loyalty Solution products, Patron Plus and Patron
Select. The programs can capture, process, manage and report customer
demographic and transaction data.  You may read the detailed program
descriptions at:

Datamark Technologies
Products & Services - Loyalty Solutions
http://www.datamarktech.com/prod-loyal.htm

Datamark has a marketing program which offers strategic marketing
partnerships for turnkey solutions within exclusive marketing regions.

Datamark Technologies
Marketing Partners
http://www.datamarktech.com/


Consumer Rewards Marketing

CRM offers a Loyalty Program which includes Loyalty Program Software, 
Marketing and Point of Purchase Materials,  POS (Point of Sale)
Multifunction Terminal,  and Custom Printed Plastic Gift/Loyalty Cards
(400), as well as Training, Deployment and Support and Fulfillment.

Consumer Rewards Marketing
Loyalty Program
http://www.consumerrewardsmarketing.com/loyalty.htm

CRM's programs are available for purchase or monthly lease. Pricing:

Consumer Rewards Marketing
Pricing Information
http://www.consumerrewardsmarketing.com/pricing.htm

CRM is seeking resellers. Contact information:

Consumer Rewards Marketing
Reseller Opportunities
http://www.consumerrewardsmarketing.com/reseller.htm


Valutec Card Solutions

Valutec's Loyalty Card Program is a comprehensive customer loyalty
solution. The Loyalty Card Program is customizable for a variety of
point award or merchandise reward systems.

Valutec Card Solutions
Loyalty Card Program
http://www.valutec.net/ValutecFiles/LoyaltyProgram.html

Valutec also offers Merchant and Reseller Resources and Support. For
further information, and access to the online Resources, contact
jlusher@valutec.net.


Smart Dynamics

SD Loyalty is a modular program which includes the core components
needed to efficiently implement virtually any type of loyalty system:
card issuing/personalization,  report generation, multi-user security,
choice of loyalty programs, and database integration . Volume Discount
and Reseller information, as well as program and technical
requirements are provided at:

Smart Dynamics
SD Loyalty
http://www.smartdynamics.com/loyalty.htm


Givex

"As North America's leading solution provider of gift card, loyalty
and e-gift certificate programs, Givex helps merchants take advantage
of the unique opportunities in today's retail and hospitality
markets." Givex offers Basic and Premium packages, with many
additional customizable options.

Givex
Products and Services
http://www.givex.com/products-products.shtml

Givex offers a network (extranet)  for dealers and resellers. Network
information:

Givex
Dealer Support
http://www.givex.com/support-dealers.shtml


In addition to the five software programs with reseller opportunities
listed above, you might also find Seaport Software Solutions Retail
Loyalty to be of interest. Though no specific reseller program is
available, it does meet your features, reporting and pricing criteria.
A free demo CD of the program is available upon request.

Seaport Software Solutions
Retail Loyalty
http://www.seaportsoftware.com/loyalty.asp
Pricing
http://www.seaportsoftware.com/pricing.asp


Google search terms:
"loyalty program" customer card software
"loyalty program" customer card software resellers
customer relationship management software
"customer loyalty program" software

It's been a pleasure to locate and refine this list of loyalty program
offerings for you. Should you have any questions about the information
or links provided, please, feel free to ask.

larre-ga

Quick response, detailed analysis.