The verdict in three sentences
Your income = deals × ticket × commission + recurring layer. Part-time, 2 showcase sites/month at 400,000 FCFA yield 120,000 FCFA in sale commission; add e-commerce at 12 % and recurring, and the base climbs fast. Full-time with larger tickets, a steady partner can target several hundred thousand FCFA per month from month 6.
The formula and the building blocks
Every estimate rests on three variables: the number of deals, the average ticket, and the division's commission rate.
| Deal type | Average ticket | Commission | Payout per deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase | 400,000 FCFA | 15 % | 60,000 FCFA |
| E-commerce | 1,500,000 FCFA | 12 % | 180,000 FCFA |
| Marketplace | 3,500,000 FCFA | 10 % | 350,000 FCFA |
| Institutional | 8,000,000 FCFA | 8 % | 640,000 FCFA |
One e-commerce deal pays as much as three showcase sites. Moving upmarket (e-commerce, marketplace) is the fastest lever to raise income per deal.
Part-time vs full-time scenarios
Here are three realistic 2026 profiles, from cautious to ambitious, with the recurring layer growing month after month.
| Profile | Deals/month | Sale commission | Recurring (month 6) | Total month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cautious (part-time) | 1 showcase | 60,000 FCFA | 25,000 FCFA | 85,000 FCFA |
| Steady (half-time) | 2 showcase + 1 e-com | 300,000 FCFA | 70,000 FCFA | 370,000 FCFA |
| Ambitious (full-time) | 4 mixed | 600,000 FCFA | 150,000 FCFA | 750,000 FCFA |
The difference between profiles isn't luck but the regularity of prospecting and the move toward higher tickets.
The 12-month income ramp
The sale is a spike, but recurring accumulates. Here is a steady profile's trajectory, cautious then aggressive case.
| Milestone | Cautious case (total/month) | Aggressive case (total/month) |
|---|---|---|
| Month 3 | 150,000 FCFA | 350,000 FCFA |
| Month 6 | 250,000 FCFA | 550,000 FCFA |
| Month 12 | 400,000 FCFA | 900,000 FCFA |
These amounts are a 2026 order of magnitude: they depend on prospecting volume, division mix and churn control. The curve accelerates thanks to recurring income adding up each month.
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Mini case study
Sophie, a teacher in Dakar, starts part-time in 2026. Months 1 to 3: 1 showcase/month (60,000 FCFA) plus a first e-commerce in month 3 (180,000 FCFA). By month 6 she has placed 7 showcase sites and 2 e-commerce, and her cumulative recurring reaches 65,000 FCFA/month. Her month-6 income: 2 new sales (240,000 FCFA) + 65,000 FCFA recurring = 305,000 FCFA. A year on, her recurring alone exceeds 150,000 FCFA/month, before any new sale.
FAQ
How much can you earn in the first year?
As a 2026 order of magnitude, a steady profile reaches 250,000 to 400,000 FCFA/month by month 12, with a growing recurring share. An aggressive profile can target double.
Is the income steady or choppy?
Sale commissions vary month to month, but recurring smooths the income. The more active clients you have, the more stable your monthly base.
Do I need big tickets to earn well?
Not necessarily, but one e-commerce deal (180,000 FCFA) or marketplace deal (350,000 FCFA) accelerates things sharply. Many partners mix showcase sites for volume and e-commerce for value.
How many hours per week for these figures?
The steady profile (370,000 FCFA at month 6) needs about 10 to 15 hours/week of prospecting and follow-up. Full-time typically doubles the results.
How do I speed up income growth?
Two levers: increase the volume of demos sent, and systematically offer recurring services (SEO, hosting) to thicken the monthly base.
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Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
