Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 301

If you're promoting SFI before people without experience in online business, you need to develop a strategy that is tailored according to them. You don't want to be wasting your precious time beforepeople who are just curious or want to make money quickly.

You need to pre-screen your prospects to see if they poessessed the following important basic requirements in network marketing:

- Do they own computers and are connected with the Internet?

SFI is an online networking business. Your prospect need to have a device such as computer, laptop, smartphone, etc. and be able to connect to the Internet.

- Do they embrace the idea of entrepreneurship?

SFI requires long term commitment and is not a get rich quick scheme. It's unwise for your prospects to start down the path of entrepreneurship unless they've got a zeal that will get them through rough patches and keep them interested long after the initial enthusiasm has faded.

- Are they coachable?

It will require a lot of effort in supporting your prospects, especially if they don't have experience in online business and networking, are they teachable?

- Do they have the passion to deal with people?

You need to be asking questions that relate to network marketing. Are they willing to spend time in mentoring and giving emotional support to their downlines?

If they can affirm to all these questions above, you can engage them further and most likely lead them to new sign ups.

You can further explain to them simply and clearly how SFI works by covering the following topics:

- SFI BASICS in simpler plan.

- Compensation plan

You can end your presentation by giving away SFI Grow a second income postcards or if you have personally made SFI business cards with your contact details.
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If you're promoting SFI before people without experience in online business, you need to develop a strategy that is tailored according to them. You don't want to be wasting your precious time beforepeople who are just curious or want to make money quickly.

You need to pre-screen your prospects to see if they poessessed the following important basic requirements in network marketing:

- Do they own computers and are connected with the Internet?

SFI is an online networking
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 301

You can never underestimate the importance of the SFI Forum. Affiliates can use the forum to help them in their journey with SFI and form long-lasting connections.

My Country/My Region category was created for discussion of SFI topics specific to the region of an affiliate. For example, my country is Canada. I can join in the North America region to discuss topics specific to our region. All posts must be in English. Other regions of the world with languages other than English can also benefit from this forum section.

How can this forum category (My Country/My Region) help build your SFI business?

- Language is a big factor when it comes to communication. In network marketing it’s a necessity to use the simplest and clearest means of communication and speaking in your native language brings you closer to your downline. You feel at home and at ease as you speak in your native language with your PSAs/CSAs, especially to your new affiliates explaining the A-Z of SFI and TripleClicks.

- With this forum section, the flow of information in your SFI organization is uninterrupted. As Sponsor/Team Leader you can support them effectively in your own native language. You can explain to them certain terminologies such as Duplication, Standing Order, TCurrency, Fast-Track, etc which might be difficult for them to understand, especially for new affiliates. Doing this could propel the growth of your SFI business.

- As you gain new ideas and increase your knowledge, you can open a thread and ask them to participate. It would make a lot easier for all of your downline to participate, instead of sharing them through Team mail or email.

- In some regions, where TCurrency is needed for setting up Standing Order, many affiliates are still confused or don’t trust online transaction. With this forum section you can post a thread to find a trusted TCurrency merchant in your region.

Conclusion

My Country/My Region besides being a great tool to expand the growth of our SFI business, most of us could stand to expand our inner circle of friends. Gain more companions, the kind you share at least one interest with. You can obsess over a common hobby or belief without turning the other person off.

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You can never underestimate the importance of the SFI Forum. Affiliates can use the forum to help them in their journey with SFI and form long-lasting connections.

My Country/My Region category was created for discussion of SFI topics specific to the region of an affiliate. For example, my country is Canada. I can join in the North America region to discuss topics specific to our region. All posts must be in English. Other regions of the world with languages other than English can also
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 301

When you are asked by your prospects how SFI works, first tell them a short introduction about SFI. It is also worth mentioning the latest SFI facts and figure for credibility. In answering the question how does SFI work, remember not to give as much information as possible for clarity and for arousing their interest, so that they would want more information and might lead them to sign up. The best answer to give is by going through the core of SFI business, which is SFI BASICS. You can proceed as follows:

- Explain to them simply and briefly using the ultra-simple 3-step plan. By doing that, they would want to ask you more information. Then you have the option to explain SFI BASICS in short form or you can even invite them for a presentation depending on the situation.

- In going through the “How does SFI work?”; Follow the sequential step by step found in SFI BASICS:

1. They need to log in everyday, perform To-Do List and accumulate VPs to become EA and eligible to start earning shares of TC Executive Pool.

2. They can earn more by generating sales at TripleClicks, which offers over 90,000 products/services for promotion.

3. They can maximize their income by building their network and implement duplication.

4. They can supplement their income by participating in ECA program and SFI Pay-Per-Action.

I’ll answer the “what do you do” question as follows:

- Log in every day to SFI affiliate center and perform To-Do List and accumulate VPs.

- Learn SFI Tools and Resources, taking one topic at a time to help build my SFI business.

- As a Team Leader, I’ll send messages to my downlines at least once a week to support them.

- Advertise and sponsor new affiliates to expand my team.

- Stay connected with SFI community through SFI Forum, a2a and Stream Post.

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When you are asked by your prospects how SFI works, first tell them a short introduction about SFI. It is also worth mentioning the latest SFI facts and figure for credibility. In answering the question how does SFI work, remember not to give as much information as possible for clarity and for arousing their interest, so that they would want more information and might lead them to sign up. The best answer to give is by going through the core of SFI business, which is SFI BASICS. You can proceed
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 301

To find out if you're capabile of building a successful SFI business, ask yourself the following questions:

- Do you understand how SFI works?

- Can you follow the concept of SFI BASICS and LAUNCHPAD?

- What's your level of interest in network marketing?

You need to learn the basic underlying principles of SFI BASICS, practice them and be prepared for anything. The ultra-simple 3-step plan plays an integral role in making your SFI business grow and eventually succeed.

By correctly applying the 3 step process, you're already building the foundation of a business capabile of unlimited potential.

You need also to evaluate yourself to find out if you have what it takes to venture a networking business with SFI:

- Do you have determination?

An unflinching focus on goals and the willingness to take all challenges head on will do wonders for the growth of your SFI business.

- How high is your willingness to learn? Or can you develop the learning spirit?

Knowledge is power. Build your power by keeping an open mind towards learning from your experiences. If you're new to network marketing, are you willing to take your time to learn the SFI system? Are you going to keep your pace and consistency in learning the SFI tools and resources, so that you can use them extensively to your success?

- Do you see constant improvisation an important part of a successful nerwork marketing business?

No matter how good you are there is always room for improvement. Marketing/advertising technique changes as technology advances, are you willing to adapt changes in your marketing strategy? Seeking to improvise your marketing tactics and communication techniques constantly is an important part of a successful SFI business.

- Can you follow the SFI system?

SFI system has been developed and designed for affiliates to succeed. Your aim is to follow the proven system and utilising the skills required for network marketing. This system has been created so that you'll be able to duplicate your efforts among your team and this is the key to your success – duplication.

- Can you emulate success?

You can always emulate success. Following someone's footsteps doesn't mean that you've become their clone. It means that you adopt and adapt the winning strategies to achieve success for yourself.

- Do you like to socialize?

Are you actively participating in SFI forum, other online forums where you can find your prospects or mingle with people who have a high interest in online home based business? SFI business is all about building and growing your network.

- Are you optimistic?

A positive outlook in life becomes a person's armour against defeat. If you think positive, you'll feel positive. If you're able to see that the glass is half full, instead of half empty, you can appreciate life and do more positively to build your relationship with others. Your determination grows stronger and you constantly have a purpose in whatever you do.


Building a successful networking business with SFI requires persistence, determination and commitment. It is a long term goal. Do you have what it takes?
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To find out if you're capabile of building a successful SFI business, ask yourself the following questions:

- Do you understand how SFI works?

- Can you follow the concept of SFI BASICS and LAUNCHPAD?

- What's your level of interest in network marketing?

You need to learn the basic underlying principles of SFI BASICS, practice them and be prepared for anything. The ultra-simple 3-step plan plays an integral role in making your SFI business grow and eventually
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 301

As a Team Leader, I have set a goal to sponsor certain number of new affiliates every month. I have no idea about the background of my newly sign ups. I believe that the majority of them came into network marketing with an “employee mentality”. Understanding the “employee mentality” will give you an advantage on how to build a close relationship with them and turn them around to a “business owner mentality”.

Identifying the employee mentality:

- An individual who has been employee all his/her life will expect to be guided, trained, and told what to do and to be followed upon.

- He/she looks for incentives from his/her sponsor/upline so he/she can get motivated to get things done. No incentive, nothing will be done.

- If he/she has no contact from his/her sponsor/upline, he/she will most likely give up and quit.

Identifying the business owner mentality:

SFI has put into place a structure to educate new SFI affiliates. Beginning from SFI BASICS, Launchpad, Marketing, Power Tools and so on a new affiliate can avail of these invaluable resources for starting and growing his/her SFI business. In network marketing like SFI:

- You are the boss, you set up your plans and goals for your SFI business and you direct yourself to implement your business strategy.

- You are your own motivator

- You are your own incentive system
Knowing these two types of mentality in network marketing beforehand will help you tremendously in dealing with your affiliates, especially your new ones.

Here’s how to turn your affiliates with an ‘employee mentality’ to a ‘business owner mentality’:

- Emphasize to them in the firsthand that as SFI business owner, they should never depend on someone else’s leadership style, involvement, rank or connection to you.

- They should take full responsibility for their training, motivating and promoting themselves. They should realize that when they rely on their own, any help from sponsor/upline is a bonus in growing their SFI business. As a result, they won’t be let down by those who sponsored them and then take off.

- Communicate to them clearly as business owners; they are not dependent on what others can do for them, but what they can do for themselves.

- Finally, encourage them to stand up strong and create their own vision. Don’t wait for someone to tell them what to do.

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As a Team Leader, I have set a goal to sponsor certain number of new affiliates every month. I have no idea about the background of my newly sign ups. I believe that the majority of them came into network marketing with an “employee mentality”. Understanding the “employee mentality” will give you an advantage on how to build a close relationship with them and turn them around to a “business owner mentality”.

Identifying the employee mentality:

- An individual who
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 301

The WAVE3 program is an excellent marketing tool to attract new TC members. It’s designed to contribute in generating and boosting sales of TC products and services.

Becoming a member of W3 has its benefits to grow your SFI business:

- For spreading the word about TripleClicks, you’ll get 5 free TCredits every month which you can use for member listing in your TConnect page or for bidding on Pricebenders auctions etc.

- You’ll also get 50 MRP every month which you can use for redeeming products/services at TripleClicks

- You can avail of free W3 starter kit (just pay $1.95 for shipping and handling), which includes TC decal for car.

- The X-Cards, which are included from your starter kit, gives you the advantage to introduce TripleClicks to your “warm market” or install on your website/blog W3 banners to sponsor new W3 members.

- Every member referred, you’ll get additional 5 TCredits and 50 MRP instantly. There’s no limit on your earnings with TCredits and MRPs.

- Each referral will earn you an entry for weekly cash drawing. Weekly winner receives $250, and 50 runners-up will get 50 TCredits. You can join every week; just keep referring new W3 members.

- If you win $250 cash, you can convert into $300 gift certificate, which you can use to redeem TC products to grow your SFI business.

- You can save money every month by availing of the exclusive W3 member only specials on select TC products and also take advantage of the free song of the month download.

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The WAVE3 program is an excellent marketing tool to attract new TC members. It’s designed to contribute in generating and boosting sales of TC products and services.

Becoming a member of W3 has its benefits to grow your SFI business:

- For spreading the word about TripleClicks, you’ll get 5 free TCredits every month which you can use for member listing in your TConnect page or for bidding on Pricebenders auctions etc.

- You’ll also get 50 MRP every month which
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 301

Owning a SFI business for the first time is a big challenge for me. As I entered to this venture, I have no idea how to evaluate my efforts. I’m not sure what to expect and I don’t have a boss to review my performance and it’s hard to know what’s considered a “job well done.” Luckily SFI has provided us free training to acquire the skills needed and availing us the important SFI Tools and Resources to hep us succeed in this business. With these we can create a blueprint or step-by-step plan to achieve our goals. It’s easy to lose perspective on how far you’ve come, if we didn’t have the Goals tab.

In order to find out the best ways of measuring success in SFI, you need to ask the following questions:

- How much have you learned about your PSAs/CSAs as your customer as well as an integral part of your team, your TC products, your market, your SFI business and yourself?
It’s not about how true and correct you have followed and implemented your business plan as you expected it but most importantly learning what you couldn’t possibly known beforehand.

- Is success measured on how many PSAs you sponsored every month? It’s more important to focus on how effective is your marketing strategy. Analyze your marketing plan and find out what’s working and what’s not. Implement the strategy that works best for you and don’t forget to update your marketing technique as the market is constantly changing. It’s all about understanding how your SFI business influences the marketplace.

How’s the learning and knowledge fit into measuring one’s success in SFI?
Widening your knowledge base and knowing how SFI works can be more valuable than stellar sales results. How would you respond to inevitable changes in marketplace, if you’re lacking knowledge on how your SFI business works? The more you understand about your SFI business and yourself, the better you’ll be able to successfully adapt to those unforeseen changes and create a business that will last.

When you’re thinking of measuring your success the next time, put aside the metrics and consider how much have you learned about your SFI business. What do you know now that you didn’t know before and what do you still need learn?

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Owning a SFI business for the first time is a big challenge for me. As I entered to this venture, I have no idea how to evaluate my efforts. I’m not sure what to expect and I don’t have a boss to review my performance and it’s hard to know what’s considered a “job well done.” Luckily SFI has provided us free training to acquire the skills needed and availing us the important SFI Tools and Resources to hep us succeed in this business. With these we can create a blueprint or step-by-step
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 301

As a fairly new ECA you’re in the point of deciding the best strategy to start your business. . As you stated you can either start selling your products in your region or sell them internationally. Which is better?

You can find out the best for starting your ECA by taking into consideration the following points:

- How much is your starting budget?

Depending on the products compare the cost of shipping and handling locally versus internationally. Consider also your business operation cost such as cost of maintaining warehouse for your products, utility cost or if you’re employing the drop shipping method there are cost involved in maintaining your inventory to avoid items getting out of stock. What about the cost of warranty, shipping returns and so on?

- What kind of products are you selling?

If you’re selling digital products, you can save on shipping and handling cost. If you’re selling expensive and fragile products such as jewellery, electronic products, etc., you’ll need to consider cost for special packaging and additional charge for goods insurance. If you’re shipping locally, you don’t have to worry about customs and taxes, while shipping internationally will incur these charges for your products to be shipped.

By taking into consideration the factors above, you’ll be able to figure out what’s the best for starting your ECA business.

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As a fairly new ECA you’re in the point of deciding the best strategy to start your business. . As you stated you can either start selling your products in your region or sell them internationally. Which is better?

You can find out the best for starting your ECA by taking into consideration the following points:

- How much is your starting budget?

Depending on the products compare the cost of shipping and handling locally versus internationally. Consider also your
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 301

Using the TC Gift Cards is one of the versatile ways to refer members at TripleClicks.com. Whether you distribute them personally or sending the code through email to your prospects, you’ll need to control your distribution system in order to assess your progress clearly. SFI provides affiliates an important tool to track the Gift Cards distribution by way of TC Gift Card Tracker. You can store the details of each gift card distributed on this tool.

To ensure that the TC gift cards you send out are used is not something that you can do on your part. This is mostly dependent on your prospects if they will take the initiative to make use of it or not.

However you can do the following in order to influence them in their decision:

- Send them an email. Be careful though that you’re not violating the anti-spam law. It is important that you have permission and prior communication to your prospects before proceeding to send them a message.

- Contact your prospect through the phone or just talk face to face. To use either of this medium, it is of utmost important to get to know your prospects well finding out more about their life’s interests. Find out about their concerns, ask questions like the work atmosphere, if he/she works full or part time, or if he/she is a single parent and is worried about the financial future, then you can start your follow up with the TC Gift Cards.

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Using the TC Gift Cards is one of the versatile ways to refer members at TripleClicks.com. Whether you distribute them personally or sending the code through email to your prospects, you’ll need to control your distribution system in order to assess your progress clearly. SFI provides affiliates an important tool to track the Gift Cards distribution by way of TC Gift Card Tracker. You can store the details of each gift card distributed on this tool.

To ensure that the TC gift cards you
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 301

Every SFI affiliate has his/her own unique SFI gateways in promoting SFI/TripleClicks. Certainly each gateway is purposely designed for referring TripleClicks members and sponsoring SFI affiliates. Which one is the best among them for use in your marketing campaign? The best could be measured according to how successful a particular gateway websites performed during your marketing campaign. In order to accomplish this, you’ll need to define your goals: What do you want your SFI gateway website to achieve?

SFI gateway website goals:

- To acquire new sign ups

- To sell TripleClicks products or services online

Establishing these goals will help you determine the best SFI gateway to use, but other factors may still need to be considered:

- Frequency and costs of your advertising campaign
Whether you make use of free or paid advertising, it will cost you time and money. The key is, you have set up an effective marketing strategy.

- Time and place
Statistics shows that you’ll have higher success rate when you run your ad on certain days of the week like Tuesdays. During this day people will more likely find your ad.

- The marketing method used
The Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced methods are purposely designed to help affiliates in their marketing efforts. You’re missing out a lot by not implementing them.

The best SFI gateway to use is not always the same as you analyze your statistics such as:

- Highest number of hits.

- Highest number of new sign ups.

- Highest Click-through-rate conversion.

It will depend on the factors mentioned above.

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Every SFI affiliate has his/her own unique SFI gateways in promoting SFI/TripleClicks. Certainly each gateway is purposely designed for referring TripleClicks members and sponsoring SFI affiliates. Which one is the best among them for use in your marketing campaign? The best could be measured according to how successful a particular gateway websites performed during your marketing campaign. In order to accomplish this, you’ll need to define your goals: What do you want your SFI gateway website
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