Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Win an auction yourself, in fact the more you win the more they will feel the need to participate. I quit trying to win an auction. I found it very frustrating and time consuming. I would watch the auction until something distracted me and then I'd lose. Often when I thought I was close to winning.

Winning auctions on the web are incredibly more difficult than winning an auction where you can assess the body language and make other informed impressions of those whom you are bidding against. Still, There are ways to check the people bidding against you in on line auctions. if you take advantage of Bid log and spend a few minutes checking out those you are bidding against. Before the auction starts,look for recent and repeat winners. This gives you some idea of whether the person bidding against will have a lot of Tcredits. If they have just won a lot of them, or are high up - GTL and above. Make yourself a list of those who are higher up in SFI such as a Diamond or PTL. They will have a lot more Tcredits than you do. Unless you do this regularly, probably will need to do daily, to gain enough information to be beneficial.

I have lost well over one or two hundred Tcredits in a single auction. Be sure you set how many you can afford and stick with that number. Check the times of day most auctions are won and bid at off times, or on UP auctions. These give you a better chance at winning.

Avoid auctions where it is something you have a burning desire to own because you can get caught up in these auctions. Wait until the auction seems to be winding down and then bid. If you win it will take less Tcredits.

Start an auction, sometimes you can win in the early stages. If it is something you want, start, then wait until later and jump in so you use less Tcredits.






less

Win an auction yourself, in fact the more you win the more they will feel the need to participate. I quit trying to win an auction. I found it very frustrating and time consuming. I would watch the auction until something distracted me and then I'd lose. Often when I thought I was close to winning.

Winning auctions on the web are incredibly more difficult than winning an auction where you can assess the body language and make other informed impressions of those whom you are bidding against.
...more

Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

The best TripleClicks products for transfer buying, are the ones that are closest to your home so there is little shipping charge. Items like cleaning supplies, vitamins, snacks and consumables are best for transfer buying.

Transfer buying for gifts is great because generally we are prepared to purchase more expensive items and since they may have to be shipped, TC is a great place for that. If the present isn't something specific, buying silver, and gold items for gifts is a great way to transfer purchase for gifts, because silver and gold are easily used to purchase something else. TC also has many unique items that make great gifts. I have purchased and won silver and gold at the auction which I am storing as part of my discretionary funds or to use for gifts.

For elderly people, it is difficult to do much transfer buying because we use such small quantities and have to buy in large quantities that drain our budget, especially when shipping is added. I find this problem in trying to transfer cleaning supplies. When I need something which is rare, I check TripleClicks first and have been disappointed because the item was not available there.

This brings up the point that when you join SFI, and want to be a TCECA member, it would be beneficial to look up things that you use regularly and if you can't find them, you have a great opportunity to look for a supplier and become an ECA. Perhaps your local grocer or druggist would join so you can purchase locally from them.

I personally have transferred snacks like pretzels, and sunflower seeds that are inexpensive to purchase. I have bid on auctions to try and get presents for members of my family, but after losing the auction, I didn't have the resources to purchase the item from SFI, so I had to go elsewhere, or choose something else.
less

The best TripleClicks products for transfer buying, are the ones that are closest to your home so there is little shipping charge. Items like cleaning supplies, vitamins, snacks and consumables are best for transfer buying.

Transfer buying for gifts is great because generally we are prepared to purchase more expensive items and since they may have to be shipped, TC is a great place for that. If the present isn't something specific, buying silver, and gold items for gifts is a great way
...more

Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

The very best way I have found to overcome the language barrier, is to translate my messages for them. If I feel that it is a very important message, I will compare several translators to get the best one for them.

I put the message in English and translate it, and then put the translated message into another or the same translator and see what comes as an explanation. The one closes to what I want to say is what I send them.

Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Are you asking about the big picture in SFI only, or the BIG picture which is the internet?

To be really successful in SFI, you have to conquer marketing. The internet is where most of us have to market, and conquering that can be as BIG a problem as you can get. Conquer that, and you will make income from more than the SFI program. You can work SFI as your major program and add to it with other internet marketing techniques. Here are my suggestions for internet marketing strategy.

1. Check out what ever you see available to you both free and paid. Spend some time researching and reading how to master different types of internet marketing.

2. Pick THE one that you feel will work best for you within your limitations financially and time wise. Read and study until you become an expert on that ONE type of marketing.Stick with this marketing project and you will not only do well in SFI, but do well marketing.

3. Then you can reach out to become bigger, but if you try to do all of the different ways at first, you will become overwhelmed and more likely to quit than if you master the different methods of marketing one at a time.

If you have the time and income, doing local marketing in the newspaper, online local programs or even TV are other areas to explore. The old adage, "Work Your Warm Market First" can pay off. You can do this while you are going about your daily business. If you are looking at the BIG picture, you will want to use every opportunity you can to merchandise wherever and whenever you are able.

1. TC has marketing materials you can leave anywhere and give to friends. These include several different cards, postcards and letters you can mail out. Just check out the materials in TC. Always have them readily available. Pass them out everywhere. Leave them wherever you are, give them to clerks, taxi drivers, leave on tables at restaurants, seats in the bus, and don't forget to drop them off in your neighborhood. Go to your local library and put a card in the books about business opportunities, or working on the web, or making a second income, anything that could relate to SFI or a TC niche.

2. Hold group meetings in your neighborhood, with your friends and colleagues, use Skype, put your business on your phone message, and talk to everyone possible about the ECA items in TC. If you hear someone is interested in something, look it up in TC and tell them to check for it there.

3. Be proactive and think of creative ways to present your business at every opportunity. Don 't wait for someone to ask you. Ask them if they want to know more about shopping on the web. Ask if they need a second income. Take a cue from what they are saying and turn it into a sales presentation.

This was BIG answer. I hope that it was helpful.






less

Are you asking about the big picture in SFI only, or the BIG picture which is the internet?

To be really successful in SFI, you have to conquer marketing. The internet is where most of us have to market, and conquering that can be as BIG a problem as you can get. Conquer that, and you will make income from more than the SFI program. You can work SFI as your major program and add to it with other internet marketing techniques. Here are my suggestions for internet marketing strategy.

1.
...more

Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

The only difference I would use with new and old PSA's is to be sure that I communicate more tips and ideas on how to work SFI and TC with the new members, than I would the old members. Anything to do with DD, both would be treated the same. The fact that both are actively working for the same goals requires that they all be treated to the same communications revolving around being a DD. This puts the responsibility on all of them to achieve separately and together. If the new PSA's don't understand any of these communications, it would be their responsibility to contact you with their questions.
less

The only difference I would use with new and old PSA's is to be sure that I communicate more tips and ideas on how to work SFI and TC with the new members, than I would the old members. Anything to do with DD, both would be treated the same. The fact that both are actively working for the same goals requires that they all be treated to the same communications revolving around being a DD. This puts the responsibility on all of them to achieve separately and together. If the new PSA's don't understand
...more

Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Send them an Ecard saying "Hi Partner, Glad that you agreed to work with me and my team. We are going to do great things, and you are one of the great ones. Glad to have you on board. We will rise together and succeed in meeting our goals! You are a valued member of my great team. I am so excited to see all of us working to be Diamonds.

Sincerely,
Your sponsor
Dream big together to achieve together!

Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Good communication usually depends on having great listening skills. In SFI, we don't often have that opportunity since many of our members are inactive.

Good writing skills haven't changed. They have remained the same since the beginning. The only thing that has changed is the language you are writing in has evolved, as has the usage of that language. Therefore, the rules I put here are for current language skills.

1. Write in the most common words in your own language. These will translate the best in other languages. Stay away from Colloquial terms, and words such as Colloquial itself. Too many syllables. You are trying to reach your reader and not show off your big words.

2.Try to ascertain what your reader is interested in reading. SFI is a specific audience, it is people trying to make money on the internet, just as you are. Stick with items that will help you and them be a success. Gain some perspective from reading your members profile, checking their todo list, and following them on the Forum or wherever you might find them. Often their Facebook page may give you some indication as to their personality.

For instance if they are buying large numbers of Tcredits to bid on auctions or play the games, then you have a clue that they will read your post when you mention some Auction and game tips.

3. Don't send rough drafts. I repeat, don't send rough drafts. Put some effort into your writing by cleaning up your work. Often in writing a rough draft we write like we speak. This is very inefficient writing. There are words that don't need to be there, and rambling creeps in. These take up space, making the translation more difficult., and confusing the reader. Try to cull these words so your writing is more to the point. Be sure that every word says something pertaining to your subject.

4. Watch for rambling, stay on subject. It is best to just have one subject in a message. Especially, if it has to be translated. Write more frequently than put all your thoughts into one message. Most people today depend more on pictures and videos for information than the written word. So use urls for these items, in case they don't have space for pictures or videos.

5. Leave a lot of white space. Use extra paragraphs. Keep them short. A paragraph of one or two sentences, usually no more that four is easier to digest.

6. Writing takes practice. Try to write something every day. Read it and edit it, then have others read it too. This gives you some perspective. Have a very thick skin when you ask others to critique your writing because it is easy to get upset and feel less than adequate. Remember that the number one writing skill is listening. Your critic might actually have a great point or two for you.

7. After you have edited the piece completely, then read it for the tone of your writing. Often when someone new to writing edits, the tone of the piece becomes harsh. Go back over it and soften your writing with a few kind words.

8. Stay focused. That is why using an outline is great. In information writing, it keeps you and the reader more focused on the important facts.

9. Always be sure to give credit when credit is due. Don't put someone's thoughts into your writing without giving them credit. It won't sound like you anyway, and give the writer a feeling that you might be hiding something and not being fully honest

10.Good writing comes with practice and reading great writing. A great place to read great writing is in quotes, and short sayings of competent individuals. The best way to improve writing is to improve what you read. Read twice as much as you write, and this alone will improve your writing skills.





less

Good communication usually depends on having great listening skills. In SFI, we don't often have that opportunity since many of our members are inactive.

Good writing skills haven't changed. They have remained the same since the beginning. The only thing that has changed is the language you are writing in has evolved, as has the usage of that language. Therefore, the rules I put here are for current language skills.

1. Write in the most common words in your own language. These
...more

Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

The number one mistake most people make concerning advertising is NOT setting up and then keeping up a tracking system for all of your ads. This is the only way you know if your advertising is working. Don't waste time, money, and effort by not having this system in place.

Track everything including:

1. Ads placed by urls and even the text so that when you want to tweek it, it is right there and easy to find.

2. Number of Clicks, sign ups and forms filled out.

3. Dates, places and times - without these you don't know when is the best place or time for each ad.

Never, never place an ad or receive a click that you don't have the particulars on. I have learned the hard way the NEVER's in placing ads. I have placed the same ads for months and mostly got 0 clicks. Did I stop, no, because the ad was already there and it was quick and easy. If you have this attitude toward advertising you will live to regret it. Ad placing is serious business and needs to be treated with the respect of a REAL business activity because it is.

I have tried relying on places on the internet to track ads, and that hasn't worked well for me. It does take time to set up your own system, but once set up it takes less time to keep it up. What is hardest for me is to get myself to do the nitty gritty stuff. My Dad always said "never not be willing to get your hands dirty". This is the translation of that to ads.

A simple spreadsheet or accounting sheet will do.

There are a number of tracking systems on TC, and also articles in the forum and Ask SC as to how to do this.
less

The number one mistake most people make concerning advertising is NOT setting up and then keeping up a tracking system for all of your ads. This is the only way you know if your advertising is working. Don't waste time, money, and effort by not having this system in place.

Track everything including:

1. Ads placed by urls and even the text so that when you want to tweek it, it is right there and easy to find.

2. Number of Clicks, sign ups and forms filled out.

3.
...more

Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Why not promote Gift Cards and allow people to see what TC has to offer them for their gifts? This would benefit your bottom line and help you build your PRM and SFI downline.

Don't just promote the gift card give suggestions as to what they can do with the credits. You could build a terrific splash page with several different items on it to go with the gift card promotion.

Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Promoting every way you can is essential to making the most of your SFI business.

First - approach your local people with TripleClicks shopping and ECA. Use TC X-cards freely, there are good suggestions in SFI marketing to do this. If someone is even remotely interested, give them a gift card. Put up flyers wherever you can, use postcards, letters, phone calls and any other marketing tricks you might have. It can be easier to get the local people to become shoppers in TripleClicks since you can promote it as your store. Then you have a local base to promote SFI.

Second - Spend an hour or two every day advertising your SFI business on the internet anyway you can. This will help you recruit on the internet and keep your business working for you there.

Third - Build yourself a blog or web page that helps you promote yourself as a brand. This will help you to become known on the internet. It takes about a year to build traffic to your own site, so set it up right away. There are many free ways to do this, just Google it.

SFI works well if you take advantage of what is available to you in these three ways. locally, globally, and personally with your own web presence.




less

Promoting every way you can is essential to making the most of your SFI business.

First - approach your local people with TripleClicks shopping and ECA. Use TC X-cards freely, there are good suggestions in SFI marketing to do this. If someone is even remotely interested, give them a gift card. Put up flyers wherever you can, use postcards, letters, phone calls and any other marketing tricks you might have.
...more