Plan a referral launch with a maximum reward budget
Control expected payouts without making the offer confusing.
Model the maximum eligible volume
A program can pay 150 rewards of $12 within a $1,800 budget. If both parties receive $12, the same budget supports 75 qualifying referrals. Clarify which events create an obligation.
Choose what happens at the cap
Decide whether new referrals stop qualifying or the offer pauses for new participants. Communicate timing and eligibility before people act. Keep approved obligations separate from remaining capacity.
Monitor pending and settled rewards
Returns and rejected referrals can reduce final payouts, but pending rewards still matter for planning. Reconcile the register regularly and avoid reopening the offer until the balance is clear.
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Divide remaining spend by the days left in a campaign. Adjust the daily figure for changes in expected demand.
