ValueBeans.com is a web-based customer loyalty solution designed to address 5 common challenges brands face: 1) defining and implementing effective reward programs, 2) developing post-sales brand recall and loyalty management, 3) monitoring reward program progress, 4) involving channel partners, and 5) generating meaningful data from reward programs. The solution issues customers points-based ValueBeans cards for purchases that can be redeemed for gifts. It also regularly communicates with customers, monitors program metrics, incentivizes channel partners, and provides business intelligence reports. The goal is to make customers feel privileged and loyal to the brand.