What's the difference between being an SFI affiliate and having a traditional business, and which is better?

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David Morton, Aff (United Kingdom) Top Author Forum Guru 9/5/2013 6:31 pm
Affiliate since: 06/01/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read David's 28 other Ask SC answers
Hello Mamunur,

This is a question I would like to try to answer if I can?

Well the way I would compare the two businesses is this!
If you were to open say a shop on a high street, you would have things like, rent stock purchase and holding of stock in the shop, wages to pay someone to run the shop, electric bill, water bill, rates (council business Tax), general running costs, that are involved even before you sell anything from your shop!
It could cost you a fortune?
£20,000
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, () Top Author Forum Guru 9/12/2013 10:46 am
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
Hi

I'm sure you joined SFI out of curiosity, just like me and most of the other affiliates.

If you ask me which is better, I would say 'SFI' without any second thought.

Now let me give you few (major) reasons why SFI is better than the traditional business.

1-1) SFI is very easy to understand. A person with basic knowledge about working on internet can do this business. Also you get an experienced upline(s) to guide and mentor. Also you can easily learn
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Cross Ugo, Aff (Nigeria) Top Author Forum Guru 9/6/2013 6:19 am
Affiliate since: 07/07/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Cross's 3 other Ask SC answers
The term 'better' in this case has no universal answer, because it will, eventually, depend on the each individual to choose what works for them.

The major differences, though, are many.

Among others:

*Initial capital: Whereas a traditional business needs very careful planning, considering a foresight into the future, and funds (a lot, in most cases), for SFI, you can just launch in. You don't need to have any money while starting up, and you don't need to keep money
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Juan Nunez, Aff (Venezuela) Top Author Forum Guru 9/6/2013 5:29 am
Affiliate since: 01/02/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Juan's 11 other Ask SC answers
Please allow me to rephrase your question;
"What's is the difference of having a business with SFI and TripleClicks and having a traditional business, which is better?"

I start by doing this, because is a great difference between being an affiliate and having a business with SFI. That said, please let me issue my opinion

A traditional business with require large amount of money for investments, SFI will require minimal amount of money for investment

Traditional
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, () Top Author Forum Guru 9/6/2013 4:39 am
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
In a traditional business, there's always overhead. You have to buy something, even if it's just a bar of soap for a dog washing business, or lemons for a lemonade stand. And in most cases there's a lot of really big expense before you even break even. And that's not even counting your time, which is usually at least 8 hours a day, but usually more.

But with SFI, you have no upfront cost unless you want it. You can spend your time and make an income, and usually can do it part time. Both
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Ashley Nicholls, Aff (United Kingdom) Top Author Forum Guru 9/9/2013 6:13 am
Affiliate since: 05/14/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ashley's 58 other Ask SC answers
I have both a traditional business and of course SFI so let me tell you my findings.

Firstly, SUPPORT!
In my own business I am very aware that I am on my own and any problems I have can be difficult and time-consuming (therefore expensive)to find answers for. With SFI, not only do I have a wealth of information here that I can look through, I also have AskSC and ALL the affiliates to help me. That in itself is a huge help and very reassuring.

Secondly, INVESTMENT!
To
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Brian & Judith Carter, Aff (Australia) Top Author Forum Guru 9/8/2013 8:16 am
Affiliate since: 06/25/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Brian & Judith's 2 other Ask SC answers
I will answer the last part of your question first. Which is the better business?
Well the only person who can answer that is you. That comes down to what you want out of a business. If for example you wanted unlimited income then a traditional bricks and mortar business would probably not be the way to go. You may have more opportunity to achieve that as an SFI Affiliate.
But both business models require the same principles to achieve success. Both types of business require dedication,
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, () Top Author Forum Guru 9/12/2013 10:59 am
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
Which is better depends on your motivation for setting up a new business. Your answer to why you want the business and how it will fit into the rest of your plans will let you know which is better. Study the differences and see which will be best for you. Here are some comparisons.

Investment Risk:
Traditional businesses require a lot of upfront investment in time, money and energy.
There are taxes, fees, and other start up expenses that can eat up a lot of money, time and energy.
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Forex Preacher, Aff (Texas, US) Top Author Forum Guru 9/8/2013 3:26 pm
Affiliate since: 05/24/2017, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Forex's 136 other Ask SC answers
Before coming to SFI, I had a "traditional business." In a traditional business, there is overhead, there are employees, there are time cards, social security taxes, health-care, Human Resources, disability, commercial insurance... shall I continue?

The point I am making is that there are MANY things that a traditional business has that SFI gives the leeway to operate in an even greater capacity without having to be bothered with.

I personally prefer SFI's model because,
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Anil Radalage, Aff (Sri Lanka) Top Author Forum Guru 9/6/2013 8:02 am
Affiliate since: 06/22/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Anil's 35 other Ask SC answers
Traditional: You will have to work for your earnings

SFI: Let others work for your earnings.

Traditional business :

1.)You will have to put quite lot of TIME planning how could you could start your business.

2.) Capital to start your business. Raw Material, Maintaining Cost, Salary etc.

3.) Location and space to keep your raw material

4.) Staff since you can not work 24/7

5.) May be you will have to give on credit and
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