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

Thanks for this question.

However, there is no direct and easy answer available to this question till now.

If people treat this SFI business as any other business they will approach it with all seriousness right from signing up. However, in my more than 210 days of experience I notice how difficult it is:

1. To get get sign ups;
2. To get quality sign ups;
3. To sustain;
4. To retain the Team &
5. To ensure returns for every one in the Team.

Unless every one in the team understands the basics and nature of SFI business it will be very hard for the Sponsor or Co-Sponsor to convince any one to remain in the team and carry on with activities regularly.

We can do our very best to:

1. Inspire them by showing our achievements;
2. Encourage them through regular follow ups;
3. Motivate them by offering incentives, gifts, etc when they perform consistently;
4. Support them to expand their team.

All of these should make them work/perform/achieve/lead and expand and earn.

If they signed up with a wrong notion of becoming rich overnight without performing any activities regularly none of the above will ever make them to remain about which You and I, as Sponsor or Co-Sponsor can do nothing.

Generally, people will be worried if they do not see returns, over a reasonable period of time despite their best efforts. In such times, we can help them to minimize their expenses. We should stand by them to have a positive frame of mind. We should make them understand time and again that Patience, Perseverance and Duplication are quite essential to succeed in SFI Business.

Conclusion:

When our intentions are unselfish, true, honest and sincere with lot of passion and commitment for every one's growth and success, I am pretty confident that the Team Members, be it PSAs or CSAs will commit themselves to SFI!!!


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Thanks for this question.

However, there is no direct and easy answer available to this question till now.

If people treat this SFI business as any other business they will approach it with all seriousness right from signing up. However, in my more than 210 days of experience I notice how difficult it is:

1. To get get sign ups;
2. To get quality sign ups;
3. To sustain;
4. To retain the Team &
5. To ensure returns for every one in the Team.

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

When we love something, however hard it is to pursue, we will try and do to that.

When we set a goal and want to achieve it, we will certainly be prepared to undergo all kinds of sufferings, knowing fully that the goal will be achieved soon!

Same way when we build a house of our own, we will be prepared to do any kind of sacrifice so that when we move it, we will feel lot of joy and pride.

In all the above, the central point is the the joy which will be ours on achieving something which is so passionate to our heart. What ever problems and difficult situations we undergo before we achieve that, will turn out to be nothing when we consider the results that we aim at!!

SFI business is like that for me!!

Introducing somebody so capable, retaining people thus introduced, motivating them so that they can sustain and see results and remain in business are all tough situations which all of us undergo.

But the Training we are being provided by SFI & the encouragement we receive from our up line leaders and the support we get from SFI friends through Forum are all guiding factors to persevere continuously with SFI without ever even thinking of quitting!!

Finally, when we see results in terms of growth of our team members, recognition we get and the money as commission, etc are all factors that keep us advancing continuously.

I always remember, " to be successful in any field one has to do things differently " and problems exist as stepping stones for our growth!!!



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When we love something, however hard it is to pursue, we will try and do to that.

When we set a goal and want to achieve it, we will certainly be prepared to undergo all kinds of sufferings, knowing fully that the goal will be achieved soon!

Same way when we build a house of our own, we will be prepared to do any kind of sacrifice so that when we move it, we will feel lot of joy and pride.

In all the above, the central point is the the joy which will be ours on
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

SFI is a wonderful family not just a business house where money alone matters. Everyone's progress matters most!

When this is kept in mind naturally at some point of time money will accrue automatically!!

Strong Foundation is the key. Patience, Perseverance and Duplication are key factors to grow and win together. When this spirit is imbibed in everyone's heart then things will certainly move in the direction of victory and joy to all.

These are all the things I have learned after joining SFI!

When I start all over again, I will

* Not be in a hurry to introduce people just like that & try to see results quickly;
* Will be more patient, duly realizing that slow and steady wins the race;
* Not repeat certain acts so that I will not lose my PSAs quickly;

In short, will try and avoid all mistakes of past so that I can grow step by step with my Team and achieve long term goals so that every one in my team will be happy that indeed I am a true leader leading by example!!!
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SFI is a wonderful family not just a business house where money alone matters. Everyone's progress matters most!

When this is kept in mind naturally at some point of time money will accrue automatically!!

Strong Foundation is the key. Patience, Perseverance and Duplication are key factors to grow and win together. When this spirit is imbibed in everyone's heart then things will certainly move in the direction of victory and joy to all.

These are all the things I
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Thanks for this question.

SFI is a business. This should be treated like any other business. Only thing is, who ever becomes our Team Members are also in business.

When we treat this as a business, every individual has the liberty and right to decide on the course to be followed for his/her growth.

They too have many factors to be analyzed like money required towards:

1. Advertising;
2. Placing a standing order;
3. Team Building through S-Builder Co-op,PSAs to Go, etc;
4. Transfer Buying and so on.

Every one will work on a Budget on a month to month basis keeping the possible returns through commissions, versapoints, etc.

Only when they feel confident of seeing growth and improvement in returns they will start looking for opportunities to go up in the leadership levels.

If cost economics don't justify their moves, they will be reluctant to invest in SFI business. This means, the chances of their becoming BTL, etc will be very dim

As Sponsors, we all have responsibility to demonstrate the potential available in SFI Business without misleading them at any point of time. We have to be open minded, honest, sincere and above all trust worthy.

We should inspire them continuously through our achievements; We should motivate them to perform better through encouragement regularly. We should make them understand our commitment for their success and growth consistently. We should also guide them periodically on ways and means by which they should be able to gather VPs with affordable investment.

When we do all these naturally they will love to become EA/EA2/BTL/STL and so on every month.

Only when they grow, we can grow.
Only when they earn, we can earn.
Only when they expand, we can expand in our business.

Conclusion:

I am sure, by this it is clear why is it important to have team members to take on leadership roles - If they are stagnant, we will also remain stagnant. We can not afford to be stagnant in any business. SFI is no different either!!

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Thanks for this question.

SFI is a business. This should be treated like any other business. Only thing is, who ever becomes our Team Members are also in business.

When we treat this as a business, every individual has the liberty and right to decide on the course to be followed for his/her growth.

They too have many factors to be analyzed like money required towards:

1. Advertising;
2. Placing a standing order;
3. Team Building through S-Builder
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

As we all know, SFI offers 2 kinds of T C gift cards.

1. Physical - standard plastic card

This can be given to friends and family members, as free samples, in Person.

In fact this seems to be one of the best and most proven methods for gaining new customers in marketing history!

The advantage of giving this in person is that we can interact better with the people, having an opportunity to understand the situation, attitude, interest in business, family support, etc, etc.

Once we understand these, on handing over of the gift card I think the chances of getting people as affiliates are brighter.


2. Digital format

This can be best used when we want to gift someone residing not close by and situation warrants it to be sent by mail.

Weighing the pros and cons, I conclude that distributing T C gift cards in person will be more effective.

All the very best to succeed in your endeavors!!
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As we all know, SFI offers 2 kinds of T C gift cards.

1. Physical - standard plastic card

This can be given to friends and family members, as free samples, in Person.

In fact this seems to be one of the best and most proven methods for gaining new customers in marketing history!

The advantage of giving this in person is that we can interact better with the people, having an opportunity to understand the situation, attitude, interest in business,
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

" How can I win a Pricebenders auction? "

Good Question.

Honestly, I haven't won an auction till now. But have hands on experience.

Glossary definition: Pricebenders™ Auctions
Pricebenders™ Auctions deliver brand new (and, occasionally, refurbished), brand name merchandise, gift cards, and more at prices that are far below typical retail. Prices start at just $.01, and with each bid received, the price increases by just one cent. The final bidders on these penny auctions may then buy the items for the ending price (usually a fraction of the normal retail price, with free shipping). TripleClicks "TCredits" are used for bidding on Pricebenders™ Auctions. Be the final bidder and you win the item.

I would like to quote the following from the SUPPORT:


Tips & Strategies For Winning Pricebenders™ Auctions

There seems to be no limit to the number of tips and strategies out there on the Internet about how to win penny auctions and spend the least number of bids to do it. Trouble is, there seems to be little consensus on many matters. Some “experts” recommend using auto-bid tools, others warn against them. Some stress intricate strategy and mathematical accuracy of bid timing and amounts. Others claim that winning is most simply a matter of bidding at the right time.

However, what most DO agree on is that preparing yourself and practicing a few, clear penny auction do's and don'ts could save you a lot of money AND increase your chances of winning. For preparation, read (and re-read if necessary) the “How It Works” article HERE. Then, before placing a bid for a Pricebenders™ auction item, be sure to familiarize yourself with these essential do's and don'ts:
Pricebenders™ Do's

DO...determine a bid budget and stick to it.

DO...watch the auction timer. If the counter almost reaches zero again and again before starting over, it means that there are probably not very many members bidding on that item...and that means your chances of winning are higher.

DO...consider some of the less-expensive items. Generally, fewer people bid on cheaper items and, again, fewer bidders mean your chances of winning are higher.

DO...time your bids wisely. This is a vital factor to winning. Bidding right after the start of an auction, for example, is usually a wasted bid.

DO...observe the auctions and list of recently won auction items to determine the best time of day that consistently have the fewest bidders (generally, the lower the winning price, the less bidders there were).

DO...enter the "Pick The Price" contest. Submit the amount you think will be the winning price of any Pricebenders auction. Pick the exact price--or be the closest if no exact picks--and you'll win a share of our daily Zackpot and a nifty badge for your TripleClicks Homepage! Play for just one TCredit per entry/auction. No purchase necessary to win. Plus, each entry earns you 5 Member Rewards Points! Hundreds of chances to win weekly and no win limits.

DO...purchase your TCredits for bids in bulk if you can. In this way, you'll minimize your cost per TCredit (as low as $0.29 each) and ensure you'll have as many as you need to complete an auction. Running out of TCredits at the last moment can be costly...and heartbreaking!

DO...if you're on the TripleClicks homepage, check out the auction item's description page by clicking the item name. In this way, you'll be sure to know EXACTLY what you are bidding on and avoid unpleasant surprises later. You'll also be able to see the bid log listing all bidders for this item. Tip: Click on a bidder's name to see their TripleClicks "TConnect" Webpage to learn more about him or her.

DO...use Pricebender's Auto-Bidder with care! This useful tool can ensure your bids are entered automatically, so you won't have to stand by monitoring an auction...but it should be used carefully and with your budget in mind. Tip: Let's say you think an item's final price is going to be $5.75. A smart auto-bid might be to set up, say, 10 TCredits for between $5.50 and $6.00. Of course, keep in mind that if the price never reaches $5.50, none of your bids will be placed. Conversely, if the price goes beyond $6.00, someone else may win the auction after your ten TCredits have been automatically bid.

DO...read Pricebenders Rules & Policies and be sure you understand the rules and limits for participating in the penny auctions.
Pricebenders™ Don'ts

DON'T...spend more on an auction than you are willing to lose.

DON'T...wait too long to bid. Connectivity issues, computer crashes, latency (network delays), and other factors may interfere with your bid. If you wait till the last few seconds to bid, you're running the risk that your bid won't go through in time. And make sure you understand that when you bid, it just resets the auction clock, so being the last one to bid before the clock hits zero gains you little if anything...and may just keep you from winning if your bid is delayed by one of the afore-mentioned technical issues. If your strategy is to wait until the "last possible moment," we recommend bidding with NO LESS THAN 5 seconds remaining.

DON'T...get overly excited when bidding. You'll be more likely to break your budget and/or use your TCredits up faster than you need to.

DON'T...get in a bidding war with other bidders. If you can, sit back and let others battle and use their TCredits trying to out-bid each other.

DON'T...pick an item on which to bid just because it looks like only a few members are bidding on it. A lot of members wait until the last few moments to bid. So while it may look like only a few bidders are interested, dozens more are probably watching and waiting—particularly if it's a popular item.

Unquote:

Apart from the above, I don't think there are any other tips that will help in winning the auction EXCEPT one's LUCK FACTOR!!

Wish you all the very best to win!!

:-)

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" How can I win a Pricebenders auction? "

Good Question.

Honestly, I haven't won an auction till now. But have hands on experience.

Glossary definition: Pricebenders™ Auctions
Pricebenders™ Auctions deliver brand new (and, occasionally, refurbished), brand name merchandise, gift cards, and more at prices that are far below typical retail. Prices start at just $.01, and with each bid received, the price increases by just one cent. The final bidders
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Thanks for this question.

Why do we place an ad?

Just to explore possibilities of getting more sign ups for our SFI Business.

Which is the main factor that will be considered for a paid ad?

Certainly cost elements.

Will there be any restrictions if we place a paid ad?

No. Certainly note. Everything has a price tag.

If it is a free ad. will there be restrictions on the number of words etc?

Yes. There will be restrictions on the number of words, cyclical rotation, geographical placement, etc, etc.

Then, What can be done??

1. Ad. should be appealing to the people and it should make them do a sign up. At the same same if we try to provide more information than what is necessary chances are we will end up paying more ad. charges with or without any justifiable results.

2. In a Free ad. we have more restrictions. Hence, we will not be even able to provide the reasonably required information.

Conclusion:

In any type of ads. (free or paid) please try to provide honest and reasonable information. Provide a link that can take the viewer to your Blog or Website where you can furnish more and more information.

If the viewer is interested he/she will do a sign up.


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Thanks for this question.

Why do we place an ad?

Just to explore possibilities of getting more sign ups for our SFI Business.

Which is the main factor that will be considered for a paid ad?

Certainly cost elements.

Will there be any restrictions if we place a paid ad?

No. Certainly note. Everything has a price tag.

If it is a free ad. will there be restrictions on the number of words etc?

Yes. There will be restrictions
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