Here's a sampling of companies that can help you manage a network of Web 
affiliates

CONTACT INFO       NO. OF    NO. OF         STARTUP    ONGOING
                   CLIENTS   AFFILIATES     CHARGE     FEES

CLICKTRADE          1,000     75,000         None       30% of commission
www.clicktrade.com

COMMISSION             60     50,000         $795       20% of commission
JUNCTION
www.cj.com

LINKSHARE             200    100,000        $5,000     2% to 3% of sales,
www.linkshare.com                                      $1,000 annual renewal


CONTACT INFO           COMMENTS

CLICKTRADE             Basic system. Best for very small businesses just
www.clicktrade.com     testing the waters.

COMMISSION             Pays affiliates in one consolidated check, if they
JUNCTION               work with more than one client. Holds merchant
www.cj.com             payments in escrow.

LINKSHARE              Lets you pay affiliates in store credits or cash.
www.linkshare.com      Annual fee is steep for some small companies.


DATA: BUSINESS WEEK, COMPANY REPORTS