Affiliate since: 04/09/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

I grappled with similar questions on the time and effort to allocate to PSAs and CSAs when i first started out. But i realized very early in my membership in SFI that the dependence my SFI business has on both if i am to succeed.

To me, a member is a member no matter whether a PSA or CSA and therefore i accord them the same support. For example, should i run a contest, they will all have the same probability of winning and there would not be any differentiation in prizes accorded.

The initial group of affiliates that enabled me to become a team leader were the 2 CSAs i got when i first became EA. Therefore as my "first born twins", how i treated them set the precedence of how i would relate with others joining the family later.

Remember, the quality and amount of support you give each of the members in your team will probably be reflected in how hard they work for their success and ultimate your own success.
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I grappled with similar questions on the time and effort to allocate to PSAs and CSAs when i first started out. But i realized very early in my membership in SFI that the dependence my SFI business has on both if i am to succeed.

To me, a member is a member no matter whether a PSA or CSA and therefore i accord them the same support. For example, should i run a contest, they will all have the same probability of winning and there would not be any differentiation in prizes accorded.

The
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Affiliate since: 04/09/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

The main key to success in the SFI business is active affiliates. What i would do differently if i had had this knowledge is to:
1. Attain EA status every month and early enough in the month so as to get the 2 CSAs and to guide them through
2. Attain at least Bronze Team Leader position every month so as to get my share of second home CSAs. Some of these have proved to be very hard working
3. Have a standing order of at least one S-builder unit to garner PSAs
4. Bid to win at least 50 CSAs every week at TripleClicks auctions. So my team will grow at a minimum of 200CSAs every month
5. Bid actively to win the PSAs that have recently been introduced and set a target of 100 PSAs per month
6. Advertise actively in all possible places for affiliates to join my team. However, this would still be limited for i am really pressed for time.

Of course i would try to be a nurturing and inspiring team leader, set a good example to my group and encourage them to grow their teams too for greater success.
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The main key to success in the SFI business is active affiliates. What i would do differently if i had had this knowledge is to:
1. Attain EA status every month and early enough in the month so as to get the 2 CSAs and to guide them through
2. Attain at least Bronze Team Leader position every month so as to get my share of second home CSAs. Some of these have proved to be very hard working
3. Have a standing order of at least one S-builder unit to garner PSAs
4. Bid to win at
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Affiliate since: 04/09/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

When advertising SFI, your target varies greatly in terms of needs and scope of doing business. So you need to communicate effectively to the:-
1. Individual affiliate- target the different ages, economic abilities
2. Potential companies and organisations with a formal way of operating
3. Non-formal organisations that are searching for new ways to break into the less traditional markets
4. Small/big organisations

Do not leave any one out for you aim to attract all. As such depending on your target group, get a one-liner that will punch them in the gut and not only rouse their interest, but also sustain it for as long as they live.

I therefore believe that there is no "general" advertising sentence/maxim, no one-size fits all
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When advertising SFI, your target varies greatly in terms of needs and scope of doing business. So you need to communicate effectively to the:-
1. Individual affiliate- target the different ages, economic abilities
2. Potential companies and organisations with a formal way of operating
3. Non-formal organisations that are searching for new ways to break into the less traditional markets
4. Small/big organisations

Do not leave any one out for you aim to attract all.
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Affiliate since: 04/09/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

All contests will cost you, but a cost-benefit analysis may enable one to estimate what the returns shall be. Top on the list are:
1.Cash prizes – a very good idea as the contestants are free to decide on what they want to buy with the cash. The prize amount you decide on is dependent on your financial ability and also how attractive it is to get your team interested in participating.
2.Tcredits – everyone needs these for various activities in TripleClicks. But how many Tcredits to put up as a prize so as to make everyone really interested?
3.Reassignment of PSAs – This only works to motivate your team if those reassigned are active already. Imagine being reassigned only one-time loggers! Team Leaders should be careful with this tool as your downline may feel you are offloading tyrekickers on them.

A few points to consider when setting up contests:

1.Your team is at different levels of growth, upgrade the value of your prize from one level to another (e.g. EA, BTL,STL, etc) in order to recognize effort and to enhance participation.
2.Duration of the contest should be so as to allow everyone to participate. I believe starting a contest at the beginning of the month and running it for a minimum of 3 months is good enough
3.Your contests should be worded in such a way that there is no room for misinterpretation. Be very clear on the conditions to be met if one is to win and what is the prize
4.Keep your word! Award prizes as promised. Do not keep on shifting goal posts as you will confuse your team, put others at undue advantage/disadvantage, seem unprepared and generally put your leadership abilities up for criticism
5.Have a budget in which you expect everyone to participate. This way you will run the contest with ease.

Congratulations to all those who run contests, its inspiring to have real leaders ready to give so much more to attain team success.

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All contests will cost you, but a cost-benefit analysis may enable one to estimate what the returns shall be. Top on the list are:
1.Cash prizes – a very good idea as the contestants are free to decide on what they want to buy with the cash. The prize amount you decide on is dependent on your financial ability and also how attractive it is to get your team interested in participating.
2.Tcredits – everyone needs these for various activities in TripleClicks. But how many Tcredits to
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