Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 436

The question is asking for the preference of power tools made available for building the SFI business. This depends of how each one uses them to achieve his goal. Anyone who wants to build his team must be using these tools as necessary to move forward and realized his goal. These tools have been developed and made available for all SFI affiliates to become successful. To become familiar of each tool, we must implement each one of them as the need arises.

I will not be contented using only one or two of the tools and say the Genealogy tool is best for me, because I’m very much familiar with it or the Reassignment Manager is good for me because, I can accumulate 5VP and so on and so forth. These tools complement each other to keep you on the right track. Instead of looking for a tool preference, we should be mastering each one of them and if we discover any bug, then submit a support ticket/feedback for our own benefit.

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The question is asking for the preference of power tools made available for building the SFI business. This depends of how each one uses them to achieve his goal. Anyone who wants to build his team must be using these tools as necessary to move forward and realized his goal. These tools have been developed and made available for all SFI affiliates to become successful. To become familiar of each tool, we must implement each one of them as the need arises.

I will not be contented using
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 436

This is a common occurrence in SFI especially if you’re just beginning to establish your knowledge and experience in SFI affiliate program.

If you’re in a situation where you don’t know the answer when a team member asked you a question, just be honest and say I don’t know but I’ll find out for you.

What can you do to provide the best and correct answer?

- You can post your question at SFI Forum.

- Search the Ask SC section. Presently there are over twenty thousand answers to 343 business-boosting questions.

- Connect with experienced a2a friends and ask them your question. They might provide you the right information you are looking for.

- Go to your Sponsor or Upline. They might be able to help you about your questions.

- SFI Support Desk and Support tab (24-hour Knowledge Base) are also at your disposal.

By utilizing these resources, you’ll be able to provide the correct answer about SFI.

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This is a common occurrence in SFI especially if you’re just beginning to establish your knowledge and experience in SFI affiliate program.

If you’re in a situation where you don’t know the answer when a team member asked you a question, just be honest and say I don’t know but I’ll find out for you.

What can you do to provide the best and correct answer?

- You can post your question at SFI Forum.

- Search the Ask SC section. Presently there are
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 436

I have seen new affiliates having the tendency of accumulating VPs as much as they can without understanding the core principle of SFI. When they have exhausted and performed almost all of their AVPs (action VPs), comes the second month, their momentum in terms of VP accumulation slows down and they will most likely become discourage. As they look at their commission earnings they’ll get more disappointed with another blow!

As a Team Leader, it’s very important that your new PSAs be trained accordingly based on SFI BASICS, which is Duplication.

I would therefore advise them in the following manner:

- Generally most of new affiliates have no experience in network marketing.

Your experience as their Team Leader is essential in helping and supporting them in starting their SFI journey. You can use the Genealogy to have an overview of your new PSAs how they’re performing. Furthermore, you can view their VP Ledgers how they advance in performing their To-Do List. Based on that, you can train them accordingly. Some people are fast learners and others take time to understand the SFI system.

- I would encourage new affiliates, who become Gold Fast-Track members to go for Team Leader rank.

However, as their Team Leader I would tell them to focus on learning and applying the Marketing Methods provided by SFI to start sponsoring. The Genealogy and the VP Ledger are powerful tools to keep you up-to-date on their activities. What’s good in being a Team Leader without active downline? I would use the Reassignment tool for support and would include them in my Ad Co-op or S-Builder. I would furthermore advise them to the same.

- For new affiliates who are not so active, I would send them messages to find out more what challenges they’re facing and support them whatever I can. Maybe they would need more time in understanding how SFI works, therefore, I won’t advise them to move up to Team Leader rank.

It’s critical that new affiliates at this stage be trained properly in order to understand the business of Duplication. As a Team Leader you have a big responsibility to lead them to succeed.

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I have seen new affiliates having the tendency of accumulating VPs as much as they can without understanding the core principle of SFI. When they have exhausted and performed almost all of their AVPs (action VPs), comes the second month, their momentum in terms of VP accumulation slows down and they will most likely become discourage. As they look at their commission earnings they’ll get more disappointed with another blow!

As a Team Leader, it’s very important that your new PSAs be
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 436

To answer your question, it is important to consider your background.

What you need to consider if you're a student:

- Able to read and understand the concept of SFI

- Have a computer or laptop and Internet connection

- Be willing to commit certain hours every day for accomplishing To-Do List and learning each topic of the SFI Tools and Resources provided, aside from being a student

- Do you have an entrepreneural spirit?

- Have a willingness to do whatever it takes to succeed.

These are the most important attributes that everyone must have to have a good SFI venture. It will require your consistency, determination and commitment to be able to succeed in SFI and of course some investment, but SFI offers multiple stream of income. So you can earn while you learn. If you have these qualities, whether you're a student or not, by all means SFI is good for you.
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To answer your question, it is important to consider your background.

What you need to consider if you're a student:

- Able to read and understand the concept of SFI

- Have a computer or laptop and Internet connection

- Be willing to commit certain hours every day for accomplishing To-Do List and learning each topic of the SFI Tools and Resources provided, aside from being a student

- Do you have an entrepreneural spirit?

- Have a
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 436

It doesn’t matter how good your product/service is, if your customers/prospects are unaware of it. How are you going to capture the attention of your customers/prospects and get them interested in TripleClicks?

What are the key ingredients for creating an irresistible sales pitch, to capture the attention and imagination of your prospect, and convert your TripleClicks (TC) promotion into sales/sign ups?

You need to consider the following points when formulating brief explanation/description of TripleClicks to get your customers/prospects interested:

- Make an emotional connection.

When looking to attract potential customers/prospects, think about making an emotional connection. Your emotional, personal and highly targeted mental “hooks” are going to get into the minds of your audience and remain there. Your goal is to get the customer’s/prospect’s attention and agreement to have an engaged conversation about how you can help them with something specific.

- Use the stats “SFI BY THE NUMBERS” for credibility.

You can make TripleClicks sound credible and gain trust and confidence from your customers/prospects by mentioning the following:
3.7 million TripleClicks members
88,580 commissionable products (761 new added last week)
3,889 E-Commerce Affiliates (in 148 countries)
104 LocalPay Merchants (in 31 countries)

- Offer solutions to your customer’s/prospect’s problems.

You can mention the TripleClicks departments for wide selection of products from Articles & Collectibles to Travel, Pricebenders Auctions, Games and so on without giving so much details. It is also worth mentioning TripleClicks’ special features “Deal of the Day”, Closeouts, and Hot Deals, which your customers/prospects might be interested in.

- Show your customers/prospects the value of TripleClicks products/services.

In plain language, and as simply as you can, make your customers/prospects aware of the value of TC products/services in a clear and quantifiable way. This includes the following value patterns:

1. For business to business products (B2B): making money, saving money, reducing the time and effort or reducing risk?

2. For business to customer (B2C) products: addressing a human need (e.g. increasing social status, entertaining, helping make connections, helping in personal development…), saving money or time, or increasing convenience?

The principles above are guidelines to help you prepare in formulating the best possible brief explanation when presenting TripleClicks to get customers/prospects interested. A good pitch is one where you ask questions, listen to the prospect, and offer them a solution to a problem.

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It doesn’t matter how good your product/service is, if your customers/prospects are unaware of it. How are you going to capture the attention of your customers/prospects and get them interested in TripleClicks?

What are the key ingredients for creating an irresistible sales pitch, to capture the attention and imagination of your prospect, and convert your TripleClicks (TC) promotion into sales/sign ups?

You need to consider the following points when formulating brief explanation/description
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 436

Before holding offline classes or seminars to train your PSAs about SFI/TripleClicks, make sure that you:

- Inform your PSAs about the classes or seminars beforehand.

- Choose your topics and organize them. How much you’re going to cover

- State the time and venue of your classes/seminars.

When thinking about a good method in holding offline classes/seminars for training your PSAs, you’ll need to consider the following points:

- Keep it interesting
It is vital that you keep your PSAs interest, what important things they need to know, so that they get the most out of your seminar.

- Engage your PSAs during your classes/seminars.
Think of ways how to stimulate and engage them during the session, so that they are not just listening to a boring lecture. The idea here is to get their full attention and leave them with valuable knowledge for growing their SFI business.

- Provide a variety of information sharing methods.
Be creative, do slideshows about SFI or Power Point Presentation on the projector. You can even distribute flyers depending on your topic.

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Before holding offline classes or seminars to train your PSAs about SFI/TripleClicks, make sure that you:

- Inform your PSAs about the classes or seminars beforehand.

- Choose your topics and organize them. How much you’re going to cover

- State the time and venue of your classes/seminars.

When thinking about a good method in holding offline classes/seminars for training your PSAs, you’ll need to consider the following points:

- Keep it interesting
It
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 436

Before introducing contests in your downline, consider these important points so as to make use of its full benefits:

1. Know your downline

You need to classify your affiliates based on their activity. You're not going to reward someone who never log in, or someone who demands it in return for logging in everyday. Your focus should be on duplicating yourselves, so concentrate on the affiliates that constantly push themselves in achieving their set goals.

2. Establish Funds

A very important strategy not to overlook in every business is your spending budget. Before giving out gift certificates, Tcredits or any incentives to your PSAs, ensure that you have the available funds. Your business should be up and running consistently, you should be able to meet first the basic needs of your SFI business before considering to organize a contes.

The benefits of organizing a contest are multiple:

- it brings motivation to your affiliates to become productive.
- it develops close relationship within the team
- it creates loyalty and healthy atmosphere within the team

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Before introducing contests in your downline, consider these important points so as to make use of its full benefits:

1. Know your downline

You need to classify your affiliates based on their activity. You're not going to reward someone who never log in, or someone who demands it in return for logging in everyday. Your focus should be on duplicating yourselves, so concentrate on the affiliates that constantly push themselves in achieving their set goals.

2. Establish
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 436

Absolutely. In fact being in person doing your presentation will give you some kind of credibility as you speak passionately about your SFI business. Your exposure to different marketing methods of your SFI business will make a difference.

Let's discuss the benefits of each marketing method:

1. Presenting in Person

With your experience, you have creativity in doing your presentation. Discuss the core principle of doing your SFI business such as SFI BASICS, Launchpad and To-Do List. Design your presentation so that your audience will get engage in questions and answers session.

2. Direct Mail

Direct marketing is a perfect opportunity to get your SFI business in the hands of customers who want to hear about your latest products, services, and coupons.
-Understanding Your Target Audiences
Knowing about your best audiences is a key factor in targeted direct marketing. Knowing their basic demographics, such as males 25 to 60 or females with children, is a start. However, a more complete understanding of their interests and goals or their lifestyle habits can help you become even more effective in both your lead selection and the messages you'll use in communicating with the leads.

-Target Your Ideal Leads
The old formula for direct marketing success was mass marketing: "Mail to as many people as you can; someone has to be interested." However, paper and postage costs are always increasing, and with so much mail ending up in the trash, businesses have changed their way of thinking. Why waste money mailing to everyone when everyone is not a potential lead? You need to target the leads who will most likely to join you. That is the difference between mass marketing and target marketing.  Targeted mailing lists pinpoint your best leads.  There is less waste and a higher percentage of prospects responding to your mailing.
It's practically impossible to overstate the importance of direct mailing lists to the success of your direct mail program. The correct mailing list will contain your most valuable prospects. The more careful you are in analyzing and selecting direct mailing lists, the better your chances for success.

3. Trade Shows/Networking Events

Your exposure in trade shows and Networking Events give you a great advantage in your lead generation. By meeting people during these events, you'll be able to talk passionately about SFI first hand with them.

Armed with these experiences, you have more ways to generate leads than just doing the online method.


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Absolutely. In fact being in person doing your presentation will give you some kind of credibility as you speak passionately about your SFI business. Your exposure to different marketing methods of your SFI business will make a difference.

Let's discuss the benefits of each marketing method:

1. Presenting in Person

With your experience, you have creativity in doing your presentation. Discuss the core principle of doing your SFI business such as SFI BASICS, Launchpad
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 436

Definitely no. To answer your questions, you need to ask the following questions:

- Do you want to take full advantage of the process of Duplication?

- Do you want to achieve your full potential of being an SFI affiliate?
How bribing affects your network and team building:

- You’re building a downlines that will depend on your giving of Gift Certificates (GC), TCredits and other incentives.

- Your downlines will develop a habit of “do the job and get rewarded” without understanding the true sense of what SFI all about, especially the process of Duplication. You’ll need to invest more on purchasing GC and TCredits as your team grows.

- Your downlines will not become independent and self reliant, because they have developed this mindset of expecting reward and incentive every time they do something, whatever you ask them to do as a Team Leader.

As a Team Leader you can’t allow yourself to practice bribery and bite you. If you want to be successful in SFI, you need to be open and honest in dealing with your downlines. Build trust in your team. Offer rewards/incentives only when it is worth giving it. Emphasize to them that there is work involved and you are there as their Team Leader to support them fully.

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Definitely no. To answer your questions, you need to ask the following questions:

- Do you want to take full advantage of the process of Duplication?

- Do you want to achieve your full potential of being an SFI affiliate?
How bribing affects your network and team building:

- You’re building a downlines that will depend on your giving of Gift Certificates (GC), TCredits and other incentives.

- Your downlines will develop a habit of “do the job
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 436

If I have to choose between IAHBE, S-Builder and Tcredits for the best Standing Order and why, I will pick S-Builder.

Why?

Benefits of placing S-Builder as Standing Order:

- Depending on how many units purchased, you'll receive your corresponding shares of new affiliates every month. If you have placed it as SO for the first time, it will take around 4 to 8 weeks to receive your shares.

- You're getting your shares of affiliates from experienced Internet maketer, a very big advantage especially if you are new to online advertising.

- You save time and money, cost only 72 cents a day and use your extra time in communicating with your affiliates or studying the SFI Tools and Resources.

- You'll get the corresponding VPs towards accumulating the required 1500 VP in fulfillment of your EA2 renewal requirements.

Current stats shows that 7.7% of affiliates sign ups are in the Top 300 of VP Leaderboard .Having S-Builder as SO is a great advantage in your SFI business.
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If I have to choose between IAHBE, S-Builder and Tcredits for the best Standing Order and why, I will pick S-Builder.

Why?

Benefits of placing S-Builder as Standing Order:

- Depending on how many units purchased, you'll receive your corresponding shares of new affiliates every month. If you have placed it as SO for the first time, it will take around 4 to 8 weeks to receive your shares.

- You're getting your shares of affiliates from experienced Internet
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