It is good but not always necessary.
I believe it is more important to grow the TC portal base by recruiting small businesses and existing business people to become ECA.
There are a number reasons why not to consider becoming an ECA just for the sake of it. Like say you think you can list items or sell new items online for a profit?
That will take skill and added expense with little pay off.
Cons
1. You need experience to be an ECA, selling online will not be easy and thus it is not an automated income of SFI just like selling TC product to random people is not automatic you need selling experience.
2. You should have a physical location or existing website otherwise you need to purchase a $45 Selling License from SFI.
3. Having both experience and a location will help handle the difficult part such as refunds, shipping etc. so it can be hard to manage an ECA
If you do have location and experience, then you will have:
Pros
1. Wider reach
2. Easier promotion or cheaper advertising as affiliates from your country connecting with your store will help boost its presence and will be trying market your products for you.
3. With the little online overheads and being an SFI affiliate you will get great commissions and discounts to help boost inventory and profit margin.
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It is good but not always necessary.
I believe it is more important to grow the TC portal base by recruiting small businesses and existing business people to become ECA.
There are a number reasons why not to consider becoming an ECA just for the sake of it. Like say you think you can list items or sell new items online for a profit?
That will take skill and added expense with little pay off.
Cons
1. You need experience to be an ECA, selling online
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