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What are the best tips for answering ASK SC questions so that you get the maximum number of votes possible?

4417 votes

Robertson Dsilva, Aff (Singapore) 9/23/2014 12:45 am

Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 279
Answering ASK SC questions is a good test of knowledge in order to be successful in your SFI business. The answers provide a jumpstart to new affiliates and provides them with the knowledge to start earning sooner.

There is no secret to getting maximum number of votes or at least qualify to be among the top ten answers. It all boils down to consistently reading the SFI training materials and applying them.

There is a whole library of training materials at SFI and everyday reading
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When a team member asks a question, and you don't know the answer, how can you get them the best and correct answer?

4415 votes

Robertson Dsilva, Aff (Singapore) 3/26/2014 7:55 am

Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 279
Most answers to SFI questions are in front of you. It’s a matter of searching or asking. You can get the answers in the following ways:

SEARCH BOX
I found the search box at home page to be the most useful tool. Just type in the key words and you can zero-in on the answers. New affiliates should get acquainted with finding answers from search box.

ASK SC
The search box at ASK SC is also my favourite place where answers can be found for many of the questions. Here
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What should I avoid when creating SFI ads?

4412 votes

Robertson Dsilva, Aff (Singapore) 7/13/2014 1:49 am

Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 279
Avoid irrelevant details.

Avoid lengthy phrases.

Avoid inaccurate claims about SFI.

Avoid comparison to other similar businesses.

Avoid repeating.

Avoid not paying attention to your target audience.

Do not create too many ads. Use your money to create a few good ads.

Do not create ads without a budget.

Should I promote participation in Pricebenders to my team? If so, for what reason(s)?

4409 votes

Robertson Dsilva, Aff (Singapore) 5/3/2015 7:02 am

Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 279
Pricebenders should be promoted to your team because great benefits can be obtained by participating in the auctions. Such benefits include:

KNOWLEDGE

Team members need to get a grasp of PB auctions. They can only gain the knowledge by participating in the auctions. This knowledge will come in handy when they are promoting PB gateways or signing up PRMs who may need clarification.

TEAM BUILDING

One huge benefit Pricebenders is that it helps to build your
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How can I convince new affiliates of the importance of logging in at the Affiliate Center every day?

4398 votes

Robertson Dsilva, Aff (Singapore) 7/31/2014 11:40 pm

Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 279
New affiliates can be convinced to log in every day at the Affiliate Centre by emphasising on the following points:

Get new affiliates to watch the screen cast presentation at ‘START’ tab again. The emphasis is on logging in at the Affiliate Centre every day.

The starting point for new affiliates is to login at the Affiliate Centre every day to connect with the tutorials, tips and strategies.

To qualify for EA and maintain at least EA2 it is important to log in
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How do I put together a successful marketing campaign?

4395 votes

Robertson Dsilva, Aff (Singapore) 2/15/2014 12:04 am

Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 279
A successful marketing campaign will help you in your duplication efforts at SFI. Cost is not really a factor but with some creativity you will be able to reach out to your interested customers in no time at all.

There are a few basic steps you can adopt to put together a successful marketing campaign.

GOOD CONTENT
A good content can stimulate interest. Start off a one liner about SFI. Then go to the salient points by zeroing in on the products example, a home business,
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I've been in SFI for one year now with no success. What should I do now?

4389 votes

Robertson Dsilva, Aff (Singapore) 8/1/2014 8:28 pm

Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 279
Hang on there. Things can be tough in the short term but you will be rewarded handsomely in the long term. Make a long term commitment to your SFI business and recognise that every failure gets you one step closer to success.

Set your goals and act on it. Goal + Action = Results

Read the SFI Marketing Methods and Marketing Aids and see how you can apply them to get the best results.

Keep advertising, sponsoring and training your PSAs on how to duplicate.

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How can you build your SFI business on a tight budget?

4388 votes

Robertson Dsilva, Aff (Singapore) 12/18/2013 1:43 am

Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 279
SFI business can be progressively built up even with a tight budget constraint. Income can be earned at SFI without any investment by the following ways.

Each time an SFI affiliate that you have personally sponsored or a TC member that you have personally referred places an order at TripleClicks, you earn 45% of the CV. The income generated can be used to build up your SFI business. A minimum investment is all that is needed to qualify as an EA. The sponsoring and duplication process continues
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Is it a good idea to reassign your PSAs to someone in their own country?

4386 votes

Robertson Dsilva, Aff (Singapore) 2/2/2014 8:26 pm

Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 279
There might be a need to reassign PSAs from time to time. The whole purpose of reassigning PSAs is to obtain leverage. One has to consider several factors when reassigning PSAs. Reassigning PSAs to someone in their own country is a good idea provided certain criteria is fulfilled.

A good understanding of leverage is needed before you reassign PSAs. You can have thousands of affiliates in your first generation but if they find that they can’t make any progress they will continue
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How often should I communicate with my Sponsor and Co-Sponsor?

4384 votes

Robertson Dsilva, Aff (Singapore) 2/2/2014 8:22 pm

Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 279
Communications is an important aspect for building up your SFI Business. Your sponsor and co-sponsors are key figures in the communication line. As a new affiliate the communications is necessary to bridge the gap so as to grasp the basics of building up your SFI business. The frequency of communications will vary depending on the following factors:

NEW AFFILIATES
As a new affiliate the communications should be often as maybe two to three times a week for a month to get a strong foothold
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