The benefits of organizing a contest are multiple:
For the affiliates:
Contests can encourage and motivate your affiliates to become productive. Some persons are competitive by nature and the coveted prizes at a contest will spur them on to greater productivity and success.It serves as a booster in getting them to be more productive.
The contest develops close relationship within the team. It may encourage communication among the affiliates and there will be greater comradeship. Strengths and weaknesses can be discussed and greater achievement can be derived among team members.
A contest creates loyalty and healthy atmosphere within the team. When team members are recognized for their contribution and participation it makes for better and stronger team work. Observant friends and family members will want to join the team or give support when needed.
For the team leader:
It allows you the Leader to gather valuable data. It helps to encourage participation. Once the contest is easy to enter, and without many barriers to entry it can be used as a way to gain information, and acquire information such as favorite tools or marketing strengths of your affiliates.
This will be an opportunity for your affiliates to engage with you, especially for those who are new or those who are shy. Asking contest entrants to generate content will give them a chance to think more deeply about their role and it gives them a chance to tell their story.
Contests can increase your social community. Depending on the contest, you can potentially increase your team exponentially. Their friends and possibly co workers can begin to show interest. Added bonus: Knowing that you promote your business through giveaways gives your existing friends a reason to suggest your site to friends.
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The benefits of organizing a contest are multiple:
For the affiliates:
Contests can encourage and motivate your affiliates to become productive. Some persons are competitive by nature and the coveted prizes at a contest will spur them on to greater productivity and success.It serves as a booster in getting them to be more productive.
The contest develops close relationship within the team. It may encourage communication among the affiliates and there will be greater
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