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The ECA Program allows you to market your products and services worldwide. ECAs can also take advantage of the exposure and growing worldwide traffic of TripleClicks.com.

Should it matter to vary by country/region the way you approach prospective ECAs? Absolutely. Here are important points to keep in mind to help you unlock the potential of the ECA Program and make the most of it reaping its full benefits:

- It's essential for you to have a clear understanding of the culture, customs and economic conditions of the country where prospective ECAs are coming from in order to put you in a position in fully supporting them. To that end, research is needed. An online search is a good place to begin. You can also look up information relating to trade, products and services to hundreds of market studies and country reports, searchable by country or by industry provided by government agencies.

- International trade shows event can be a great resource to find out more about prospective ECAs target market. You can learn everything you need to know about the products/services of prospective ECAs by country/region and their competition, local rules and distribution channels. While at the shows, you can take ample notes on products and services, competitors, and packaging and labeling of similar products.

- Identify the potential market trade barriers. All businesses that participate in the global marketplace are met with some type of barriers when they enter, such as:

1. Tariffs or taxes imposed on imported goods that, when high, may make it difficult to sell products/services profitably in a foreign market.

2. Non-tariff barriers, such as laws and regulations that countries enact to protect domestic industries against foreign competition. Non-tariff barriers include import quotas or restrictions on quality of imports.

3. Geographic factors such as transportation and legal restrictions on products shipment can also affect prospective ECAs success in a foreign market. To enter a foreign market, a transportation system must be in place (i.e., there must be a way for products to get to foreign customers). The longer and more remote the distance is to the market, the higher the transportation and shipment costs will be.

The market size varies by countries/regions. What is the percentage of potential buyers within a country’s population? What are the numbers that suggest how much the population spends on a type of product/service import?

Understanding how country/region affects the marketing of products/services of prospective ECAs will lead you one step further in making the most of ECA.

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The ECA Program allows you to market your products and services worldwide. ECAs can also take advantage of the exposure and growing worldwide traffic of TripleClicks.com.

Should it matter to vary by country/region the way you approach prospective ECAs? Absolutely. Here are important points to keep in mind to help you unlock the potential of the ECA Program and make the most of it reaping its full benefits:

- It's essential for you to have a clear understanding of the culture,
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Thanks for this question.

Before approaching prospective ECAs in any country, one should be thorough with the following:

1. List of Products permitted by TripleClicks (TC);
2. List of Products not permitted by TC;
3. List of Countries - where you want to look for ECAs;
4. Whether the Products permitted by TC are allowable for export to other countries
by those countries;
5. The Currency status of those countries - Moving Up or Down normally compared to
the currency of import countries;
6. Import Laws of the Countries from where the ECAs will receive orders (through TC)
for example - Certain products may be allowed for export by the ECA countries.
What will happen if these remain in the banned List for imports of
countries from where they get orders?
7. What is the Order Processing Time?
8. What are all the other costs if any like Freight/Courier Charges/Handling, etc
apart from the actual price of the product?
9. Whether these products are available in the domestic market?
10. How does the import cost compare with the domestic price?
11. What about Warranty/Guarantee?
12. Policy on Replacement of defective products?


By studying the above, you will know for sure that you have to approach different countries differently.

Conclusion:

1. Every country is trying to make its citizens buy products from its own domestic market. Unless the prospective ECAs offer quality products at affordable prices without any cumbersome procedures it will be very difficult for them to flourish in on line marketing industry.

2. Yes. You need to have different approach when you look for prospective ECAs from different countries.

3.Best thing is, establish ECAs, first within your own Country/Region.

4. Prove yourself. Monitor the progress.

5. Then move out and explore opportunities in other parts of the Globe.

Honest and Straight forward approach with lot of open mindedness will help in creating ECAs both within and outside of your country.

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Thanks for this question.

Before approaching prospective ECAs in any country, one should be thorough with the following:

1. List of Products permitted by TripleClicks (TC);
2. List of Products not permitted by TC;
3. List of Countries - where you want to look for ECAs;
4. Whether the Products permitted by TC are allowable for export to other countries
by those countries;
5. The Currency status of those countries - Moving Up or Down normally
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Affiliate since: 10/07/2014, Power Rank: 521 | Read Alvin's 86 other Ask SC answers

Question:
"Should the way you approach prospective ECAs vary by country/region?"

Since we do have certain customs that will vary in different regions, yes, we do need to be aware of these diversities when approaching new ECAs abroad.

From my own experiences there are certain holidays and celebrations that are not recognized by everyone, and will vary from country to country. We must also be aware of customs and celebrations that are recognized or honored.

In consideration of these facts, we must use caution. There are also certain colors that are not acceptable for some customers in certain regions, and will be taken offensively if these colors are used in print.

Images that are acceptable in one country will be unacceptable in another.

Religious figures and ornaments may not be so friendly from country to country, or in considering faith, may not be recognized or acceptable as in others.

Traditional artifacts and products that represent certain traditions may not always go well on a global scale.

With just these few instances we can see plainly how we approach prospective ECAs in other countries will depend largely on how we plan to present these products and services. It would be to our advantage to do our homework before selection of ECAs, and consider first how acceptable the products will be on a broader scope before advertising or making the product or service selection.

Thanks for allowing me to share.

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Question:
"Should the way you approach prospective ECAs vary by country/region?"

Since we do have certain customs that will vary in different regions, yes, we do need to be aware of these diversities when approaching new ECAs abroad.

From my own experiences there are certain holidays and celebrations that are not recognized by everyone, and will vary from country to country. We must also be aware of customs and celebrations that are recognized or honored.

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

In SFI you can recruit vendors (ECAs) and you get a commission on everything they sell. If you have not recruited any new merchants to the TripleClicks shopping portal you really should. It is a fabulous means of passive income.

I think each ECA is similar and unique. Consequently we have many common skills in approaching them and many unique approaches as well. For the commonalities we need to really know the ECA program and what it takes to get started.

For the uniqueness we need to listen to the customer and respond to their situation. Some of the Unique issues will be on a cultural or national level.

For example, maybe a specific nation has difficulty processing payments. We need to focus on the ease of payments accepted by being a TripleClicks ECA and perhaps be ready to respond to their questions when it comes to withdrawing payments.

I am in Nepal right now. While here I have visited many stores just as part of the tourist routine. I collect business cards and then send an email explaining the E-commerce opportunity on TripleClicks.

I asked question like:
If I bought this could you ship it for me to Thailand?
Do you have a website?
How popular is your website?
Can I purchase from your website?
Do you have many customers buying from other countries?

At many of the stores I took a picture with the proprietor, or with their product in hand. Then I emailed them the picture and an explanation on how to engage as an ECA. How TripleClicks would be a solution to a specific problem that arose when we discussed the questions above.

Here is my most recent email. Use it, copy it send it. Recruit more vendors to TripleClicks and make more money.

Hello,

While touring the Durbar Square in Patan I visited your shop. Perhaps you remember. Here is a picture of you demonstrating your product to Awn, my wife.
[Inserted the picture]

I really enjoyed and appreciated your presentation and informative instruction. It was very enjoyable and eye opening. You said that you have a website but that it is out of date. You also said that you could sell products on your website but that the shopping cart, credit cards and all the things needed where too expensive for the few sales you make online.

I live and work in Thailand. I sell many local products from this country on the internet. I sell all my products through vendor called TripleClicks and it has worked very well for me.

TripleClicks manages all the details of my store for me. Best part all the tools and listing your products is free. You never pay unless you make a sale.

I have attached some information here for you. Or you can visit my link here:

[My Prestige Domain Link to the ECA program]

Hope this is helpful.
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In SFI you can recruit vendors (ECAs) and you get a commission on everything they sell. If you have not recruited any new merchants to the TripleClicks shopping portal you really should. It is a fabulous means of passive income.

I think each ECA is similar and unique. Consequently we have many common skills in approaching them and many unique approaches as well. For the commonalities we need to really know the ECA program and what it takes to get started.

For the uniqueness
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Affiliate since: 08/29/2023, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Osaro's 206 other Ask SC answers

Certainly if you are prospecting for ECAs there are various methods you use like letters, emails, face-to-face, advertisement etc, combined with other SFI materials and texts we are expected to use when approaching ECAs. These have been provided for global use and not specific to any geographic location.

However, you may decide not to go global but within your sphere of influence and knowledge which can include you country or region, but may not necessarily be limited to your country or region, which means it can be another country or region. The emphasis may have to do with your understanding of the business or intended business of your target prospects, in order to direct your approach in the best way to potentially convert your prospect.

Notwithstanding the above, I think you are not even supposed to alter the content of your advertisement or approach because we are not actually allowed to change text ads, banners and flash pages provided by SFI and which we are expected to use. You can use you own advertisement anyway if you are at least a STL and is approved by SFI.

As you can see, the only approach you need on a general note is to be very professional in your dealings with your prospects and the variation in approach I see is that of recommending a particular product for a prospective ECA to sell at TC and why.

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Certainly if you are prospecting for ECAs there are various methods you use like letters, emails, face-to-face, advertisement etc, combined with other SFI materials and texts we are expected to use when approaching ECAs. These have been provided for global use and not specific to any geographic location.

However, you may decide not to go global but within your sphere of influence and knowledge which can include you country or region, but may not necessarily be limited to your country or
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Williams's 638 other Ask SC answers

No. Selling is selling and no matter where you are, you have to sell to a targeted market. While there are some different factors for exporters/importers to consider, in the end, the presentation for an ECA in Africa need not be different for an ECA in America. Some people are mistaken to think that just because you are in America you can get automatic success in business. This is not true. Just like it is not true that you can't have a successful business in Africa. The principle of selling never changes at the base level. The methodology may change for the ECA to reach his/her target audience.

If you are trying to attract ECAs, your angle is to tell them that they can tap into a ready made market with TripleClicks. There are more than 2M TripleClicks members from all over the world and more than 1M affiliates. So the benefit for any ECA regardless of where they are from is to tap in the sales force of 1M affiliates and a potential 2M customers. Then the ECA, only needs to provide a product that can be easily shipped and has universal demand while maintaining profits.
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No. Selling is selling and no matter where you are, you have to sell to a targeted market. While there are some different factors for exporters/importers to consider, in the end, the presentation for an ECA in Africa need not be different for an ECA in America. Some people are mistaken to think that just because you are in America you can get automatic success in business. This is not true. Just like it is not true that you can't have a successful business in Africa. The principle of selling
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The only time you would need to change your approach wound be when you have knowledge about some restrictions that would place limitations on a prospective ECA business. Other than that you should have free reign to approach prospective ECAs anywhere in most countries and regions.

Once your prospect has decided to become an ECA it is their responsibility to follow through with all their state, regions or counties regulations on acquiring all the necessary sales tax licencing/permits and opening a DBA checking account.

After your ECA is approved their approach (not yours) will vary on how they operate as an ECA. Many variables can come into play such as laws restricting the entry of certain types of products, high courier surcharges for customs clearance and shipping costs. Some places may be high risk for sending parcels. If your parcel does not arrive you may have to refund your customer.

SFI/TC recommends Tracking but it is not required. If you include Tracking someone has to pay for it. Raising the price of a product to cover Tracking and Shipping costs is not recommended. I think most people are in tune to what an item should cost. If you have enough profit margin to work with you are better off offering Free shipping or tracking.

For the ECA that sells eBooks and online services will not be faced with the same challenges.

In conclusion your main concern is to be professional in your approach and appearance.

Go to your "Marketing Tab" - "Marketing Aids" - "ECA (12)"

Happy Prospecting!
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The only time you would need to change your approach wound be when you have knowledge about some restrictions that would place limitations on a prospective ECA business. Other than that you should have free reign to approach prospective ECAs anywhere in most countries and regions.

Once your prospect has decided to become an ECA it is their responsibility to follow through with all their state, regions or counties regulations on acquiring all the necessary sales tax licencing/permits and
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Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Wayne's 236 other Ask SC answers

When sharing information about the ECA program it should not make a difference with your approach in different countries or regions. The ECA system is the same no matter where in the world it is set up.

The only thing that will change would be the product line, shipping cost and the method in which customers would pay for their purchases.

It would be a good idea when prospecting for ECAs in Canada, UK and South America and other European countries is to also include information about having a T-Currency exchange license so products can be purchased using their own currency without having to depend on Credit cards or Pay Pal for standing orders.

An ECA using the T-Currency exchange can charge a small percentage for cost involved in the activities with the exchange. This action alone will bring in more customers for the ECA and provide a little more profit.

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When sharing information about the ECA program it should not make a difference with your approach in different countries or regions. The ECA system is the same no matter where in the world it is set up.

The only thing that will change would be the product line, shipping cost and the method in which customers would pay for their purchases.

It would be a good idea when prospecting for ECAs in Canada, UK and South America and other European countries is to also
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Affiliate since: 01/22/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Fran's 122 other Ask SC answers

Hi Ashok,

I don't believe there are any differences on how to approach prospective ECAs in any country. Whether it is a store owner or a person wanting to make extra income, I believe this is a dream of every person in all countries.

My suggestion is that you read the training "ECA Training Guide" at:
https://www.sfimg.com/Training/ECAStrategies
This will answer all your questions and giving all the strategies you need as:
1) What you need to receive from business owners when talking with them in person.
I always ask for a business card. You can print out Flyers to distribute for free.
2) Mailing, E-mail, or text messages to confirm having spoken to individuals or
business owners .
3) You can use all the marketing products from your Marketing tab at:
https://www.sfimg.com/Resources/MarketingCenter?form=MarketingMethods
4) TripleClicks has Business Cards, ECA Brochures, Letter head stationary and
Envelopes.
5) Read to the end of the strategies training and you will find Ask SC questions with
very good information, as "How do I go about finding ECAs in my own city?" and
"What are the best pitches to use when speaking to people face to face about SFI,
TripleClicks, Pricebenders, or the ECA program?".


I hope this is helpful and you are Blessed with success in finding ECAs.


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Hi Ashok,

I don't believe there are any differences on how to approach prospective ECAs in any country. Whether it is a store owner or a person wanting to make extra income, I believe this is a dream of every person in all countries.

My suggestion is that you read the training "ECA Training Guide" at:
https://www.sfimg.com/Training/ECAStrategies
This will answer all your questions and giving all the strategies you need as:
1) What you need to receive
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Affiliate since: 04/10/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read John's 41 other Ask SC answers

Of course you should approach prospective ECAs, and for that matter prospective Affiliates, differently according to their country or region.

Every country and every region have their own customs and idiosyncrasies. Approaching an ECA in one way in one country may be totally unacceptable in another, where a different approach is needed. It may be in the way one dresses, speech tonality, casually or formally, or whether sexual equality is practiced in that country. It may be nationality or even football game they support. It is so easy to say or do the wrong thing and give
offence where none is intended.Some people are more sensitive than others. But that sensitivity is often substantially reduced when the subject is money, because as we all know, money speaks all languages.

Without wanting to offend anyone or any nation, I imagine that a Basque might have difficulty with a Catalan, a Catholic in Northern Ireland might have problems with a Protestant, or a Jew in the Middle East or a lower caste in India trying to influence an upper caste person.

One needs to study one's prospects closely before approaching them so that the interaction can get off to a good start.

But that is all part of being a good sales person.
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Of course you should approach prospective ECAs, and for that matter prospective Affiliates, differently according to their country or region.

Every country and every region have their own customs and idiosyncrasies. Approaching an ECA in one way in one country may be totally unacceptable in another, where a different approach is needed. It may be in the way one dresses, speech tonality, casually or formally, or whether sexual equality is practiced in that country. It may be nationality
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