Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 284

These days it is easy and cheap to create your own SFI website. Having your own website is a great way to boost your SFI business.

All you need in building your own website is a domain, hosting and some free software. There are many free website builders available on the internet. These site builders use drag-and-drop menus and customizable templates so you can create the pages you need without needing to have coding knowledge or experience. You can create a professional looking website for less than $10 per month.

Find a right name for your domain and register your domain. Hosting is where your website is located and made available on the internet. The easiest way to register your domain is to buy it together with your hosting.

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These days it is easy and cheap to create your own SFI website. Having your own website is a great way to boost your SFI business.

All you need in building your own website is a domain, hosting and some free software. There are many free website builders available on the internet. These site builders use drag-and-drop menus and customizable templates so you can create the pages you need without needing to have coding knowledge or experience. You can create a professional looking website
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Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 284

SFI provides a host of benefits to affiliates. Affiliates should tap into the resources SFI provides in order to maximise the benefits and build up their business. This can be done in the following ways:

START, SFI BASICS AND LAUNCHPAD
Affiliates should master the above three core areas during their first month. The knowledge gained will benefit them in building up their SFI business with an emphasis on duplication.

TO-DO LIST
This is where valuable action versapoints can be gained everyday. Affiliates should make it a point to perform all that is listed in the list and maintain their daily VP streak.

FORUM
Affiliates should visit the forum everyday and benefit from the questions asked and answers provided at the forum. The answers provided by the experienced affiliates can enhance their knowledge and help them in building up their SFI business.

TRAINING RESOURCES
Affiliates should always read the excellent training resources provided by SFI and benefit from the knowledge which will help them build up their business.

ECA
SFI affiliates automatically become an ECA member. Affiliates can benefit by taking advantage of the state-of-the-art ECA site. Affiliates have access to more than 110000 products and services. Affiliates can sell their own products too. Affiliates stand to gain lucrative commissions here.

ASK SC
Affiliates can benefit from the questions and answers provided at ASK SC. There is tremendous knowledge to be gained here to help you build up your SFI business. Affiliates also have to opportunity to win action versapoints if they are among the top 10 authors.

PB AUCTIONS
Affiliates can win TC products at bargain prices by bidding at the auctions. Winning PSAs and CSAs can help boost their SFI business. Up to 500 bonus action VPs can be gained each month by bidding at the auctions.

S-BUILDER CO-OP
SFI has tremendous experience in Co-ops. Affiliates can benefit a lot by setting up an S-Builder Co-Op for their PSAs. Affiliates stand to benefit from the massive duplication resulting from the Co-Op.

CONTEST AND GAMES
Affiliates can benefit by participating in contest and games. They can win PSAs, CSAs, VPs, TCs, MRPs, Prestige Domains etc.


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SFI provides a host of benefits to affiliates. Affiliates should tap into the resources SFI provides in order to maximise the benefits and build up their business. This can be done in the following ways:

START, SFI BASICS AND LAUNCHPAD
Affiliates should master the above three core areas during their first month. The knowledge gained will benefit them in building up their SFI business with an emphasis on duplication.

TO-DO LIST
This is where valuable action versapoints
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Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 284

The best mentors would be your sponsor and co-sponsor. I believe many of them make good mentors. However many sponsors and co-sponsors maybe unresponsive and the affiliate concerned is having a hard time trying to grasp the fundamentals of SFI business. Listed below are the different methods in finding a mentor who can guide the new affiliate.

YOUR SPONSOR
Ideally your sponsor is the best person as your mentor. Your sponsor usually gets in touch with you for the first time through the welcome letter. He/she might see you online and connect with you on a ‘live’ chat. If your sponsor is not responsive you can make an attempt to contact him or her via email. Ask whatever questions you have to clear your doubts. A responsible sponsor keeps the communication going at least once a week via stream post, email, PSA mailer, genealogy group mailer etc. If all attempts to contact your sponsor fails then you have to look for another mentor.

YOUR CO-SPONSOR
Similar to your sponsor, your co-sponsor shares in the financial benefits and support responsibilities of the affiliates to whom he/she is assigned as the co-sponsor. Your co-sponsor can supplement your sponsor as your mentor. If your sponsor is not responsive you can rely on your co-sponsor as your mentor. Co-sponsors can be just as knowledgeable or even better than your sponsor. Communication can be via steam, email, CSA mailer, genealogy group mailer etc. Your co-sponsor will usually take the lead in contacting you and offer their assistance.

YOUR UPLINE
As an SFI affiliate your are part of a team with mutual goals and objectives. This is where your upline support comes in. Each of your upline team members have vested interest in your success and stands ready to assist you in your SFI business. Besides your sponsor and co-sponsors the rest of your upline members can be your mentor too.

A2A
Linking via a2a is also a good way to find a mentor. A2A allows you to identify mentors in your own country. The advantage of a2a is it provides localized assistance. By selecting a mentor in your area you can learn about the best marketing methods and strategies for your region of the world.

FORUM
The forum itself can be a mentor. You can tap the expertise of so many experienced affiliates. The forum history provides a good source of answers to many of your questions.

ASK SC AUTHORS
Ask SC has a rich bank of excellent answers for you questions. Connecting with these authors is a good way of finding a mentor. The ASK SC answers are very good references for many of the common questions SFI affiliates often ask.

Finding a mentor is easy from the above sources. SFI is full of experienced affiliates who could give a strong support and build a cohesive team.


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The best mentors would be your sponsor and co-sponsor. I believe many of them make good mentors. However many sponsors and co-sponsors maybe unresponsive and the affiliate concerned is having a hard time trying to grasp the fundamentals of SFI business. Listed below are the different methods in finding a mentor who can guide the new affiliate.

YOUR SPONSOR
Ideally your sponsor is the best person as your mentor. Your sponsor usually gets in touch with you for the first time through
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Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 284

You want to be successful at SFI. You spend a lot of time learning about your SFI business and you are heading for the right direction but sometimes this fear of success can strike you and you start to procrastinate etc. How do you handle this and manage your team?

Just admit the fear and this can help you to relax and move forward at SFI. Find a way to deal with the threat. Try to boost your confidence with the knowledge you have gained at SFI and start working on your goals putting the fear behind you.

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You want to be successful at SFI. You spend a lot of time learning about your SFI business and you are heading for the right direction but sometimes this fear of success can strike you and you start to procrastinate etc. How do you handle this and manage your team?

Just admit the fear and this can help you to relax and move forward at SFI. Find a way to deal with the threat. Try to boost your confidence with the knowledge you have gained at SFI and start working on your goals putting the
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Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 284

The quality of sign-ups is a major concern for all of us. Most of us are facing quality problems because of the many inactive affiliates. While quantity at the expense quality may not produce good results we still need the quantity factor to work on moulding these affiliates in order to shift from quantity to quality. So all is not lost if you have the quantity but lack the quality. By moulding the affiliates to achieve Team Leader status the quality can be improved.

The challenging task ahead in shifting from quantity to quality begins only after sending these affiliates “the welcome” email. This process continues by putting into practice the “being an awesome sponsor” guidelines.

Team Leaders can play a vital role in the transition from quantity to quality. As Team Leaders they have to look into ways to develop the full potential of their PSAs. Of course there will still be many inactive affiliates among the pack but there is still some chance to transform them into active affiliates by keeping in touch with them via Team Mailers etc.

A significant number of affiliates drop out after the first month because it’s so easy to qualify for EA during the first month but it’s a little harder for them to become EA2 as a little investment is needed for the qualifying 1500 VPs. Sponsors can focus on this particular target group and assist them to improve quality.

Many affiliates are lost after signing up and don’t know how to start. Perhaps they are overwhelmed by the many other resources on SFI pages. Advise them to start at SFI BASICS and not move on to other areas until they have understood SFI BASICS. From here they proceed on to Launchpad.

In concluding the quality aspects can be achieved and improved if sponsors/team leaders play their part in training and motivating their PSAs with the right approach.


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The quality of sign-ups is a major concern for all of us. Most of us are facing quality problems because of the many inactive affiliates. While quantity at the expense quality may not produce good results we still need the quantity factor to work on moulding these affiliates in order to shift from quantity to quality. So all is not lost if you have the quantity but lack the quality. By moulding the affiliates to achieve Team Leader status the quality can be improved.

The challenging task
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Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 284

New affiliates have every opportunity to be successful in their SFI business. However, new affiliates should not do the following in their first month:

DO NOT READ OR LEARN MORE THAN NECESSARY
There are plenty of valuable resources at SFI. However, new affiliates should only focus on three areas in their first month namely “START”, “SFI BASICS” and “LAUNCHPAD”. These three core areas will suffice to give new affiliates a good start.

DO NOT TRY TO LEARN EVERYTHING ABOUT SFI IN A FEW DAYS
Clicking on links contained in Launchpad lessons will take you to pages in the SFI Affiliate Center. The Affiliate Center can be overwhelming for some people. Do not be overwhelmed. If you feel overwhelmed then just focus on “SFI Basics”.

DO NOT EXPECT QUICK RESULTS
SFI is not a get-rich-quick scheme. Commitment, effort, knowledge and time is needed before new affiliates can achieve results.

DO NOT WORK ALONE
Success at SFI has a lot to do with teamwork. Keep communicating with your sponsor, team members, a2a friends etc and seek out knowledge from experienced affiliates. Also get help at the forum and ASK SC

DO NOT GIVE UP
Sometimes we give up before we even start and other times we give up just before we are about to make that huge break-through that we have been putting so much effort in to achieve. You should never give up. Just keep going.

“Michael Jordan
Arguably the best basketball player of all time. He attributes his success to all his failures. He just never gave up even when he knew he had missed over 300 shots and had missed the winning shot of the game many times. Every time he got knocked down he got back up again.”
"Muhammad ALI
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”. Muhammad Ali is one of the best boxers the world has ever known. He suffered only 5 losses while having 56 wins and was the first boxer to win the lineal heavyweight championship three times. This is a guy who literally knows how to get knocked down and get back up.”






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New affiliates have every opportunity to be successful in their SFI business. However, new affiliates should not do the following in their first month:

DO NOT READ OR LEARN MORE THAN NECESSARY
There are plenty of valuable resources at SFI. However, new affiliates should only focus on three areas in their first month namely “START”, “SFI BASICS” and “LAUNCHPAD”. These three core areas will suffice to give new affiliates a good start.

DO NOT TRY TO LEARN EVERYTHING
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Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 284

Fraud on the internet is rampant. People have been scammed out of millions and many people are skeptical about investing their money in an online business. However there are many reputable and legitamite companies out there. One can research most companies to check for legitamacy before investing their money.

Prospects can be convinced that SFI is legitimate real business by informing them about the following:

Better Business Bureau
SFI is a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The BBB, founded in 1912, is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing marketplace trust, consisting of 113 independently incorporated local BBB organizations in the United States and Canada coordinated under the council of Better Business Bureaus in Washington D.C.

SFI Is Free To Join
SFI is a free to join business. Prospects can be told that money can be made at SFI without spending a dime. Prospects can participate in draws and win prizes. Prospects can be convinced to invest a little upfront after observing the activities at SFI. They have nothing to lose by signing up for free.

Testimonials.
SFI is swarmed with testimonials by successful affiliates. Get them to read these testimonials and the results they achieve is worthy of mention.

SFI Gateways
Prospects can be directed to the different SFI gateways to convince them that SFI is a genuine business with a potential to earn multiple streams of income by sponsoring, ECA referrals, TC Referrals etc.

16 Years In Business
Prospects should be told that SFI has been in business for 16 years and it’s not a fly-by-night company.

SFI Growth Rate
SFI growth rate is testimony that it is a legitimate business. More than 2 million affiliates and 110000+ products and services should be emphasised to the prospects.


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Fraud on the internet is rampant. People have been scammed out of millions and many people are skeptical about investing their money in an online business. However there are many reputable and legitamite companies out there. One can research most companies to check for legitamacy before investing their money.

Prospects can be convinced that SFI is legitimate real business by informing them about the following:

Better Business Bureau
SFI is a member of the Better Business
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Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 284

I believe SFI has changed affiliates in one way or other for the better be it in terms of knowledge, commitment, discipline, financial freedom, better standard of living etc
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The most valuable thing I learned in my first year at SFI is Internet Marketing knowledge and I am still learning the ropes. The quest for knowledge continues and it’s never ending.

SFI is equipped with a tremendous amount internet marketing database for their affiliates. I keep reading the articles and try to apply them in my SFI business. These resources can help a layman to kick-start his SFI business.

I really doubt if there is any other business opportunity which equips their affiliates with this vast amount of knowledge to build up their business.

Another great source of knowledge which benefitted me is at the forum. The SFI seniors are always there to answer your queries instantly.

The knowledge has given me a foundation to build up my SFI business focussing on long term gains while I prepare the ground.

Besides the forum, the ASK SC and FAQs has provided me with a great deal of knowledge to build up my SFI business. I just need to put into practice the knowledge I have gained and keep advancing.


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I believe SFI has changed affiliates in one way or other for the better be it in terms of knowledge, commitment, discipline, financial freedom, better standard of living etc
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The most valuable thing I learned in my first year at SFI is Internet Marketing knowledge and I am still learning the ropes. The quest for knowledge continues and it’s never ending.

SFI is equipped with a tremendous amount internet marketing database for their affiliates. I keep reading the articles and
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Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 284

As a sponsor or team leader we have a role to play when it comes to stopping your PSAs from quitting, and that role is ensuring your PSAs gets personal growth.

Some motivation and inspiration on your part is needed and help them to make money.

Tell them you care about their success and success cannot be achieved overnight.

Continue to persevere and the rewards will be forthcoming.

Present the SFI opportunities to your PSAs, teach them how to get leads from the cold market and then the warm market, social media etc.

Tell your PSAs that you will reassign some PSAs to them.

Tell your PSAs that you will be setting up a Co-op for them.

Let your PSAs know that you will be setting up a comprehensive training program for them. The training will emphasize duplication.

Tell your PSAs that you will be sending them regular training newsletters which will help them to build up their SFI business.

Create excitement for your team and this is done by making positive statements all the time.

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As a sponsor or team leader we have a role to play when it comes to stopping your PSAs from quitting, and that role is ensuring your PSAs gets personal growth.

Some motivation and inspiration on your part is needed and help them to make money.

Tell them you care about their success and success cannot be achieved overnight.

Continue to persevere and the rewards will be forthcoming.

Present the SFI opportunities to your PSAs, teach them how to get leads
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Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 284

There are some personal characteristics and skills you need to become successful in SFI. These are as follows:

COMMITMENT
Commitment is necessary to be successful in SFI. Have a long term view and don’t expect quick results. Show your commitment and you will reap the rewards.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS
You will have a team and you will have to provide the support to your team and motivate your team to perform. Leadership skills will help a lot in this area.

TEAMWORK
Teamwork is necessary to be successful in SFI. Coordinate with team members to provide them the needed support.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Effective communications with team members is necessary to be successful in SFI. Communicate with team members regularly and provide answers to their queries.

KNOWLEDGE
You must be knowledgeable and willing to explore new areas to grow your SFI business. Learning should be ongoing and impart your knowledge to your team members. You can be successful only if your team members are successful.

LEAD BY EXAMPLE
You should set for yourself a good standard for your team members to emulate and look upon you as a leader to guide your team members to progress in the SFI business.

RESULTS ORIENTATED.
You should be results orientated to be successful in your SFI business. Set your goals, measure performance, take note of deviations and take corrective action.

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There are some personal characteristics and skills you need to become successful in SFI. These are as follows:

COMMITMENT
Commitment is necessary to be successful in SFI. Have a long term view and don’t expect quick results. Show your commitment and you will reap the rewards.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS
You will have a team and you will have to provide the support to your team and motivate your team to perform. Leadership skills will help a lot in this area.

TEAMWORK
Teamwork
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