Affiliate since: 09/26/2012, Power Rank: 329 | Read George's 87 other Ask SC answers

People who are poor in English skills can really be facing a challenge. That challenge is greater still if they are also poor in computer skills. These can both be overcome with training but both the sponsor and the affiliate need to be ready to work hard.

Here are a couple of things I do to help my English 2nd language people with their business.

1. I provide a Stream file. This is a file with many encouraging or challenging or educational posts in it that they can post in their stream message. They understand these posts but writing them out in proper English is tough so I offer this file for their stream posts.

2. I offer an email campaign that they can join that sends them advertising material for SFI. They simply cut and past it to Safelists, Traffic Exchanges etc modifying each email with their own links.

3. I provide a PSA/CSA training file which is a series of emails they can use to post in their weekly mailing.

4. I provide an excel file of SFI banner links and target links so they can easily upload ad material to traffic exchange sites. Along with this I provide and ebook that shows them the most commons banner ads and how to post them into an traffic exchange site.

5. I connect them (and sometimes reassign them) to PSAs whose english skills are strong but they share the same first language. If I have no one in my downline like that I connect them to someone I know through the A2A services.

Just this week I received a letter from a Romanian that I had to translate using Google Translate. As we all know that is not perfect. BUt I got the main point of his letter, only I did not know how to help him. I sent him to a person in my 3rd Generation from the same country who is making rank every month. Problem solved.

PS. Any affiliate of mine who is reading this and has not received one or more of the tools I mention, just ask and I will send it off.
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People who are poor in English skills can really be facing a challenge. That challenge is greater still if they are also poor in computer skills. These can both be overcome with training but both the sponsor and the affiliate need to be ready to work hard.

Here are a couple of things I do to help my English 2nd language people with their business.

1. I provide a Stream file. This is a file with many encouraging or challenging or educational posts in it that they can post in
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

The actual language spoken by an affiliate matters very little, as long as they effectively use on-line translation tools (including those on the site, of course). Their experience with computers and the Internet is also less important than the affiliates' desire to LEARN. If you've got someone who is willing to learn everything you've done to succeed, you can duplicate your knowledge and skills even with language and experience barriers. That said, if they let those barriers get in the way, they likely won't get it. In general, you can usually tell this within a day or so of contacting them.

Sadly, even if you have an affiliate who is fluent in English and has more than enough Internet experience, that's no guarantee that they are going to engage with you enough to learn how to succeed. In fact, it may serve as a hindrance because in the process of gaining that experience, they may have become discouraged about their ability to find success, and you have to overcome THAT barrier, instead.
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The actual language spoken by an affiliate matters very little, as long as they effectively use on-line translation tools (including those on the site, of course). Their experience with computers and the Internet is also less important than the affiliates' desire to LEARN. If you've got someone who is willing to learn everything you've done to succeed, you can duplicate your knowledge and skills even with language and experience barriers. That said, if they let those barriers get in the way, they
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Affiliate since: 03/31/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Tom and Diana's 69 other Ask SC answers

Absolutely it is worthwhile.

Number one, the language barrier is fast becoming a thing of the past with the advent of Translate software. At the bottom of each SFI page there is the option to translate the page into any one of dozens of languages. The same Google Translate software is available for emails to your team leaders and movers, as well.

With that problem solved let us consider the "problem" of computer experience. First, most people would not even sign up with SFI if they weren't on the internet in the first place. But if you are finding people outside of the Internet it goes without saying that it is a virtual impossibility to engage in the SFI opportunity without access to the internet whether from home, your laptop at the local coffee shop, the library or your smart phone.

This is an internet based business but if someone has issues with their computer perhaps it would be the perfect time to mentor them in their computer skills. Nothing works wonders more than taking a personal interest in a new affiliate and helping them to succeed.

To sum up, never pre judge anyone because of external hurdles. Obstacles are made to be conquered. Be a winner not an excuse maker.
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Absolutely it is worthwhile.

Number one, the language barrier is fast becoming a thing of the past with the advent of Translate software. At the bottom of each SFI page there is the option to translate the page into any one of dozens of languages. The same Google Translate software is available for emails to your team leaders and movers, as well.

With that problem solved let us consider the "problem" of computer experience. First, most people would not even sign up
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Affiliate since: 10/31/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read JUDE's 37 other Ask SC answers

The world in which SFI operates is more of a global village; whereby with the development in computers, has a great mark of spanning across the whole world.
Language has formerly been a barrier, but the introduction of interpretation options, at its clear levels enables everyone to have some impact on the business community.

Little English is a huge move on the business environment to do business with SFI.
Although, English is not the highest spoken language but its usage has been made popular by the vigor with which it is been used over the centuries.
With this in view, anyone who would like to enter into this vast market, would make every effort or use any means to access this market. Hence someone who speaks a little English and would like very much to enter this market, and with a little help from sponsors, A2A friends and the studies provided by SFI can assist in this direction.

Where the sponsor is unable to handle such a situation, such affiliates can be reassigned to a capable downline who will be able to service such an anxious affiliate.

With the limited computer/ internet experience, SFI has enough training for all.
Should such an affiliate contact the upline members and A2A friends; aside from sponsors, help will certainly come by gradually.

With the aforegoings, it is worthwhile building such an international team.




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The world in which SFI operates is more of a global village; whereby with the development in computers, has a great mark of spanning across the whole world.
Language has formerly been a barrier, but the introduction of interpretation options, at its clear levels enables everyone to have some impact on the business community.

Little English is a huge move on the business environment to do business with SFI.
Although, English is not the highest spoken language but its usage has
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Affiliate since: 10/07/2014, Power Rank: 521 | Read Alvin's 86 other Ask SC answers

Mohammed Abdalla,

Your question:

"Is it worthwhile to sponsor affiliates who speak little English or have very limited computer/Internet experience?"

As far as speaking in any language, we have the translation software to use on most major search engines. Search engines will also provide much more of the information we may desire if we know what we are looking for.

After taking a course in basic computer class it is found that we can use the Internet to learn more after completion. That is really all what is necessary if we wish to learn. If we wish to know more advanced information we grow into it over time. This will also depend on how seriously we want information.

I started an 8 week basic computer class, and afterwards with the help of Microsoft Supports, HP Support, and a little help from my friend who worked at a rent to own store repairing computers, learned from them by asking questions. I now take a course online through college for business marketing.

We will advance as we realize more is necessary, and we will accomplish these ends if we have set our goals no matter how difficult it may seem. Fact is, a person who has made up their mind to excel or succeed will do this on their own no matter how long or how difficult it may seem to others.

I guess we can say it all depends on the person, and how ambitious that person is how far one will go to seek information and learn how to perform the tasks it takes to become successful online.

We should not allow our barriers to hold us back, but we strive to make a difference not only in our own lives, but in the lives of others.

In saying this, never underestimate the power of a person who has barriers to overcome. They will find a way no matter what level of experience or education if they are seriously seeking success.

Thanks for allowing me to share.




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Mohammed Abdalla,

Your question:

"Is it worthwhile to sponsor affiliates who speak little English or have very limited computer/Internet experience?"

As far as speaking in any language, we have the translation software to use on most major search engines. Search engines will also provide much more of the information we may desire if we know what we are looking for.

After taking a course in basic computer class it is found that we can use the Internet
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Jennie's 147 other Ask SC answers

The answer is "YES," it is more than worthwhile.

There are many resources to help affiliates with those two limitations.
1- There is a translator tool on each page for your's and the affiliate's use. You can use it to communicate with affiliates who understand little English. Advise them to use it too.

There is the A2A community where you will find many affiliates that speak a second language or affiliates who have the same language limitations. Direct them there to seek out friends that speak their language or live in the same country.

As for limited Internet experience:
Anyone joining SFI used the Internet to do so, learning more about the Internet should not be difficult. SFI has an Internet income course with lessons that cover many Internet topics, from basic to advanced. As you know it is all free.

There is the forum where tips, advice and help on Internet matters are readily available. There are tons of experienced Internet marketers reading and posting there each day. If the question is not that of the affiliate a lot can be learnt from other posts too. There are now forum gurus who are more eager than before to help.

There is the ASK SC, this is another place where tons of experienced Internet users can be found. Ask a question and you will get of lots good answers.


Your responsibility is to ensure they know of these and other resources and not to decide if it is worthwhile. Let them be the judge of whether it is worthwhile for them.

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The answer is "YES," it is more than worthwhile.

There are many resources to help affiliates with those two limitations.
1- There is a translator tool on each page for your's and the affiliate's use. You can use it to communicate with affiliates who understand little English. Advise them to use it too.

There is the A2A community where you will find many affiliates that speak a second language or affiliates who have the same language limitations. Direct
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Hello, Mohammed Abdalla

Somebody with limited computer/internet experience can learned and master the basic tasks to be successful with SFI.

My first reaction to your question was the learning curve they would face,

The reasons were these below:

You would hardly find a prospect, through online advertising and marketing,that is interested with online home based business, if they have limited online experience. It would be a significant deterrent.

Actually, that is a contradiction in itself.

However you may find in our warm market: your family, your friends and your co-workers people who may be that situation of low computer and internet literacy, especially in the Third World countries and or in the senior demographic segment.

For some of us who are fully computer literate if not experts in some of the computer fields, it not easy to think of somebody with limited computer experience to be in online affiliate marketing or any online home based business for that matter.

However, if you come across such a prospect, do not dismiss them as computer illiterate.
There are two reasons for giving them the opportunity to try SFI.

1. If they can log in, most of the SFI basic tasks are intuitive and require very little skills, if any. They can do those basic tasks and promote their business offline through their own warm market of family, friends, co-workers and business associates.

Let's always keep in mind that we only need a handful of highly active and successful PSAs to succeed. That can be achieved within our warm markets.

2. The human spirit is capable of outstanding performances. Our ability to learn is not to be underestimated.

I have personally met people who undertook studies in fields of knowledge with which they had no familiarity whatsoever, but excelled in them.

In conclusion, if you have a prospect that is interested in SFI, do not dismiss them for their limited computer/internet experience.

They can succeed through their warm markets, grow their business while developing computer and internet skills.

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Hello, Mohammed Abdalla

Somebody with limited computer/internet experience can learned and master the basic tasks to be successful with SFI.

My first reaction to your question was the learning curve they would face,

The reasons were these below:

You would hardly find a prospect, through online advertising and marketing,that is interested with online home based business, if they have limited online experience. It would be a significant deterrent.

Actually,
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

The Beauty of SFI business is that it caters to all languages by having the option to change the language to your own(located at the bottom right side) in the Affiliate Center. This is why SFI is a worldwide Business that we can market to effectively and professionally. I always let my new PSA's know that they have the option to change the language settings so they can comfortably pilot through the learning and actions.

What other company offers this, this is to our advantage to have this benefit, you would be remiss if you did not keep your options wide open. As far as computer/internet experience goes if you stick with working with the workers once they sign up you are going to know who is fully capable of using the computer, after all they had to use the computer/internet to sign up. We have so much training and step by step guides they can go and grow at their own pace!
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The Beauty of SFI business is that it caters to all languages by having the option to change the language to your own(located at the bottom right side) in the Affiliate Center. This is why SFI is a worldwide Business that we can market to effectively and professionally. I always let my new PSA's know that they have the option to change the language settings so they can comfortably pilot through the learning and actions.

What other company offers this, this is to our advantage to have
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Affiliate since: 12/06/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Elizabeth's 190 other Ask SC answers

Absolutely! If you have a team of active affiliates then you can sponsor the non English speaking ones to your downline. For example if you sponsor a Serbian affiliate and he or she does not speak good English then you will use the translator to duplicate this downline for about 90 days and help him/her receive 1500 VP or more then you reassign it to one of your most active downline who is also Serbian and guess what happens? You get 5 VP. So if in one month you do this with about 10 sign UPS what do you think will happen? You will get 50 VP because it is 5 VP for each reassignment.

So what I am saying here is that you sponsor them for the first two months and and help them become EA 's and then you reassign them to your team but make sure you reassign to an affiliate that speaks the same language and belong to the same culture. So the first two months of duplication gets you matching VP and then reassigning gets you 5vp times the number of affiliates you reassign so 5vp times 20 affiliates equals 100VP.
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Absolutely! If you have a team of active affiliates then you can sponsor the non English speaking ones to your downline. For example if you sponsor a Serbian affiliate and he or she does not speak good English then you will use the translator to duplicate this downline for about 90 days and help him/her receive 1500 VP or more then you reassign it to one of your most active downline who is also Serbian and guess what happens? You get 5 VP. So if in one month you do this with about 10 sign UPS what
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Affiliate since: 01/14/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Sule's 287 other Ask SC answers

It is worthwhile to sponsor any affiliate irrespective of their English language and Computer/Internet limitations. What matters is the seriousness of the affiliate and his/her ability to cope in SFI as a business. Language and Computer/Internet limitations therefore count for very little.

It appears SFI earlier envisaged these limitations hence the incorporation of language translation tools in the business. As for Computer/Internet limitations, all you need is just a working knowledge of both and SFI has taken steps to make everything else simple for all comers. For these reasons, anyone can do the business and make good at it irrespective of whether such persons have English language and Computer/Internet limitations.

This is my own take on your question and I hope it helps.

Good luck!!!


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It is worthwhile to sponsor any affiliate irrespective of their English language and Computer/Internet limitations. What matters is the seriousness of the affiliate and his/her ability to cope in SFI as a business. Language and Computer/Internet limitations therefore count for very little.

It appears SFI earlier envisaged these limitations hence the incorporation of language translation tools in the business. As for Computer/Internet limitations, all you need is just a working knowledge
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