Affiliate since: 10/26/2013, Power Rank: 531

Again this is from my personal experience but everyone will have their best methods of going about the same business,
In my 1st month I would

- NOT rush through the 30 day Modules just to get the points. This is a vital tool for your learning and training, take time to review it
- NOT exclude the Forum and ASK SC from my training - both areas provide valuable input from affiliates who also have more experience
- NOT focus on the income more than the duplicating aspect which gives you a strong building foundation for your business. Once you have the familiarity of duplication, the income will become apparent.
- NOT rely on anyone to help motivate you - do it yourself. It gives you the satisfaction of knowing this is the right decision you made to join SFI
- NOT expect a cheque that will cover your monthly expenses
- NOT forget to log in daily, the Versa Points are your start to financial independence
- NOT give up because you are overwhelmed with all that is in front of you to grasp
- NOT break any rules of the business and exercise caution - if in doubt ask members of your upline team

These would be my guidelines but I am sure as you move away from your 1st month, you would be able to expound on this list and add more Don'ts to your list.......
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Again this is from my personal experience but everyone will have their best methods of going about the same business,
In my 1st month I would

- NOT rush through the 30 day Modules just to get the points. This is a vital tool for your learning and training, take time to review it
- NOT exclude the Forum and ASK SC from my training - both areas provide valuable input from affiliates who also have more experience
- NOT focus on the income more than the duplicating aspect
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Affiliate since: 10/26/2013, Power Rank: 531

It is a rare incident when an affiliate is unable to access the SFI AFfiliate centre. Even if this is true, the number of hours you will have had no access are very few.

However, should this happen, this is what I would do.

- finish my shopping errands and in the process distribute my business cards or flyers.
- call up a few friends for coffee and talk about SFI.
- pick up a few favorite ECAs and choose some of the products to market to your friends
- prepare a new flyer about the KOT Trivia pair students on holiday to keep them busy in their holidays
- read more about marketing online
- think up of ways of improving your advertising and create free ads to pass on to prospects

There is a lot to do to keep you busy for a few hours before the site starts to function perfectly as it always does!
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It is a rare incident when an affiliate is unable to access the SFI AFfiliate centre. Even if this is true, the number of hours you will have had no access are very few.

However, should this happen, this is what I would do.

- finish my shopping errands and in the process distribute my business cards or flyers.
- call up a few friends for coffee and talk about SFI.
- pick up a few favorite ECAs and choose some of the products to market to your friends
- prepare
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Affiliate since: 10/26/2013, Power Rank: 531

In my view quality sign ups comes from contacts that you know personally or have had some kind of interaction with either in an earlier venture or have dealt with them. This instantly gives them the belief that the undertaking they are about to be involved in will be legitimate.

Approach and prepare your own database of prospects you will start up with.

Vet the sign ups and decide who you will enrol, people you do not know or people you have had contact with before.

This shift is easy once you have made this decision. However this will not necessarily guarantee the results you expect but will filter out the not-so-serious ones from the ones who want to attempt SFI.

You will then be dealing with quality instead of quantity. It is easier to deal with people you know than start up a relationship afresh with people you do not know!
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In my view quality sign ups comes from contacts that you know personally or have had some kind of interaction with either in an earlier venture or have dealt with them. This instantly gives them the belief that the undertaking they are about to be involved in will be legitimate.

Approach and prepare your own database of prospects you will start up with.

Vet the sign ups and decide who you will enrol, people you do not know or people you have had contact with before.

This
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Affiliate since: 10/26/2013, Power Rank: 531

I can give you many examples of how this question can be handled by asking just one question and then help you analyze your answer.

How often does a child fall down before he gets up again to try the same feat - walking? Some learn the art easily but others take time. If you apply the same analogy to a previously bad online experience, you have your answer.

If you are in SFI that, in my view, is testimony enough to enable you to convince anyone else. How long you have been working the business will also bear witness to your seriousness towards SFI. That is primarily your motivating factor in helping others understand that just because one experience went sour, it does not necessarily mean SFI will also be a waste.

It will help your prospect abundantly if you lay out total honesty about the venture and how you perceive it will work only with certain qualifications which are best elaborated but not limited to:-
a) hard work and persistence to want to succeed
b) the ability to persevere despite all odds
c) clarity of the concept of the business
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I can give you many examples of how this question can be handled by asking just one question and then help you analyze your answer.

How often does a child fall down before he gets up again to try the same feat - walking? Some learn the art easily but others take time. If you apply the same analogy to a previously bad online experience, you have your answer.

If you are in SFI that, in my view, is testimony enough to enable you to convince anyone else. How long you have been
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Affiliate since: 10/26/2013, Power Rank: 531

I would have many reasons for not quitting SFI but I cannot list all of them here but I would also have equally strong recommendations to others to persevere. Here is why.

..I have seen the income being generated by me and my team in the first full month of my being in SFI. This gives me the prime reason to want to continue and also tells me that it is a genuine business enterprise.

..I have seen the income (cash in hand) through my Payoneer card and this indicates that the online business at SFI is not fraudulent. I get an updated statement of my earnings on a daily basis and my payments are made on time so why would I want to quit!

..SFi has given me the opportunity to own my online store, literally through which I make purchases/sales which improve my earnings in TripleClicks. It increases the exposure of my ECA to 160 or more countries as we continue to expand. With such an impressive global presence and a membership of over 2.5 million Individuals, it would be foolhardy to quit.

..Since I joined, I notice that SFI has a culture of rewarding Affiliates who perform well and this system of sharing it's earnings and caring for it's Affiliates enables me to continuously work towards my goals persistently. And it's not just me that SFI looks after. A share of their earnings helps to honor their Corporate Social Responsibility towards an excellent charitable cause-donating to CARE.

I have many other reasons that don't force me to stay with SFI but I am here because I enjoy what I do and I know that in time, I will also create an impact in the lives of others in a major way. I would not quit because this was not why I joined SFI.
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I would have many reasons for not quitting SFI but I cannot list all of them here but I would also have equally strong recommendations to others to persevere. Here is why.

..I have seen the income being generated by me and my team in the first full month of my being in SFI. This gives me the prime reason to want to continue and also tells me that it is a genuine business enterprise.

..I have seen the income (cash in hand) through my Payoneer card and this indicates that the
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Affiliate since: 10/26/2013, Power Rank: 531

How to start a team and how to maintain it.

This is the first building block of your SFI business without which the struggles and challenges can seem to be enormous

Although this is not yet a year for me in SFI, it is the start to that year and this is an invaluable lesson I have learnt in the first few weeks of joining SFI. In retrospect, I believe that was the best decision I made-to recruit 2 PSAs with whom I had a close relationship and then nurtured that to leadership level.

I usually achieve my goals and objectives singly but I learnt how to work in a team and the importance of giving support to that team and most importantly, leading it.




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How to start a team and how to maintain it.

This is the first building block of your SFI business without which the struggles and challenges can seem to be enormous

Although this is not yet a year for me in SFI, it is the start to that year and this is an invaluable lesson I have learnt in the first few weeks of joining SFI. In retrospect, I believe that was the best decision I made-to recruit 2 PSAs with whom I had a close relationship and then nurtured that to leadership level.

I
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Affiliate since: 10/26/2013, Power Rank: 531

Why don't I help you by drafting my kind of a welcome letter to my PSAs. The idea is to keep it simple and not add too much detail. SFI already sends a new PSA loads of emails which go both directly to their email address and their SFI inbox. Do not create any confusion or make your PSA feel that this is very complicated to understand.

Draft Welcome Letter to My PSAs
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Dear friends

This may come as a surprise but did you know that I take great pride in my achievements and those of my PSAs (Personally Sponsored Affiliates) such as you! They remind me that (x) months ago, I started out to own my online business and today I am not alone. The SFI Community supports your business and is instrumental in helping you reach your goals.

So, let me start by saying "welcome to my team". I value your support and contribution to this team. You hear me say "team" - yes, this is what it all boils down to. How strong your SFI team is will reflect in your commissions. Firstly build your team, by joining other prospects and then talk about your business to one and all :)

Once you have read (this is important - read, learn and earn) about how the commissions work, you will know that you can earn commissions through your team members, both PSAs and CSAs; the commissions will depend on how much your PSAs have invested in the business. If they have a Standing Order - this makes your life a lot easier because you start earning through them and they qualify as an Executive Affiliate. This means they start earning perks. This is the minimum requirement, to make 1500 points every month.

I have never missed logging into my account for the past (xxx) days-that is my commitment to my business. Can you match that passion and dedication to your business? I am sure you can!

So let us start working together, remember we are here for each other and do not allow distance to separate us-I am available to answer any of your questions you may have. Just ask! My skype address is :............................ my telephone is >>>>>>>>>>> and you can get me via my email-------------------------------as we as through the SFI Chat - click on the chat button next to your profile picture.

Best of luck to you and again, I am delighted to have you on board.

Warm regards
xxxxxxxxx

This should start your PSA off to a good start.
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Why don't I help you by drafting my kind of a welcome letter to my PSAs. The idea is to keep it simple and not add too much detail. SFI already sends a new PSA loads of emails which go both directly to their email address and their SFI inbox. Do not create any confusion or make your PSA feel that this is very complicated to understand.

Draft Welcome Letter to My PSAs
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Dear friends

This may come as a surprise but did you know that I take great pride in my achievements
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Affiliate since: 10/26/2013, Power Rank: 531

The new CSA exchange program is a powerful mechanism through which you can enhance your business. You should definitely consider placing your non-performing CSAs into the Exchange pool.

You are being given the opportunity to choose which affiliates you can retain in your team and which you would like to exchange.

The primary advantage of this is that you are giving yourself a chance to interact with CSAs who are from your region ie from your country, speaking the same language and familiar with the culture there. This makes communicating with the CSAs a lot easier. You are also able to meet each other and plan a strategy to improve your business.

It opens a vast avenue to reach out to affiliates who previously may have been inactive to now having the opportunity to work with you. There is almost an instant gratification to know that the person you are talking to you comes from your region. There are no barriers of language which remains a current challenge and in my view, opens up an exciting time to make the exchange. You will deal with CSAs who you can motivate to become active just by being from the same region.

SFI is now giving you on a platter CSAs who can bring in additional value to your business and I am confident improve the overall activity of inactive affiliates.


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The new CSA exchange program is a powerful mechanism through which you can enhance your business. You should definitely consider placing your non-performing CSAs into the Exchange pool.

You are being given the opportunity to choose which affiliates you can retain in your team and which you would like to exchange.

The primary advantage of this is that you are giving yourself a chance to interact with CSAs who are from your region ie from your country, speaking the same language
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Affiliate since: 10/26/2013, Power Rank: 531

There are a few things I would do differently now with the information I have at hand.

1..I would be more aggressive in my drive to recruit new Affiliates from Day 1 of my enrollment. I understand better how commissions and points are awarded when your down lines are active and I would therefore try and recruit as many active affiliates in the 1st two months of the business as possible.

2..I would set aside a higher value of investment as a cumulative amount in my business spread across 1 year. This would have been more appropriate because I would know how much cash I have available every month instead of utilizing just enough for a Standing Order.

3..The first year in SFI is the foundation of your business and one needs to establish a firm ground over which the long term business will survive. Therefore the harder you work in the 1st year, the easier it will get as you move to the 2nd year. I have not been able to devote my full energy to SFI because this is not my full time work but if I had to start differently, I would definitely inject a lot more work into SFI.

Other than the above points, I would have liked to spend a lot more time reading as this facilitates your understanding of the concept of the business faster than having to rely on anyone.
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There are a few things I would do differently now with the information I have at hand.

1..I would be more aggressive in my drive to recruit new Affiliates from Day 1 of my enrollment. I understand better how commissions and points are awarded when your down lines are active and I would therefore try and recruit as many active affiliates in the 1st two months of the business as possible.

2..I would set aside a higher value of investment as a cumulative amount in my business
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Affiliate since: 10/26/2013, Power Rank: 531

Whether you are distributing TC gift cards, W3 Cards, your SFI business cards, there is no substitute for a personal touch/contact in any business relationship. This is my strong belief.

When you meet the person and give them the TC Card, it has a better impact and you are able to explain and answer questions over a cup of coffee or drink. This has a more positive effect then just digitally sending a prospect a number or code. Also remember that during your personal meeting, you will also be able to talk about other aspects of TripleClicks and that includes T Credits and other products that may interest the prospect. Its a lot easier to diversify your conversation in person.

It is also possible that you can enroll the prospect onto TC immediately when in person and I like to also talk about gift and other products that might interest the prospect. You might be able to make a sale at that time.

I find that a personal contact is definitely a lot more effective and wherever possible, I prefer to make that contact as it enhances my relationship with the prospect in more ways than just using the initial reason to distribute TC gift cards.


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Whether you are distributing TC gift cards, W3 Cards, your SFI business cards, there is no substitute for a personal touch/contact in any business relationship. This is my strong belief.

When you meet the person and give them the TC Card, it has a better impact and you are able to explain and answer questions over a cup of coffee or drink. This has a more positive effect then just digitally sending a prospect a number or code. Also remember that during your personal meeting, you will
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