What kinds of investments should a new affiliate plan on making to succeed in SFI?
Ashley Nicholls, Aff (United Kingdom)
6/24/2013 3:22 am
Affiliate since: 05/14/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Standing orders, standing orders and standing orders! They should get the IAHBE membership, The S-Builder and some T-Credit packs. They need to know that getting 1500VP each month is the key to the kingdom and if they don't have that then they're not properly 'in the game'!
Also a modest advertising budget ($20-30 per month) to help them recruit new PSA's will help them. Ive tried local papers which have been good but there are numerous online places to advertise. Try some SOLO ads! Alterantively they can use TCredits at the Auction to bid for PSA's and CSA's (but get them to read the auction rules CAREFULLY first so that they dont blow their budget!
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Standing orders, standing orders and standing orders! They should get the IAHBE membership, The S-Builder and some T-Credit packs. They need to know that getting 1500VP each month is the key to the kingdom and if they don't have that then they're not properly 'in the game'!
Also a modest advertising budget ($20-30 per month) to help them recruit new PSA's will help them. Ive tried local papers which have been good but there are numerous online places to advertise. Try some SOLO ads! Alterantively
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Is it possible to be successful in SFI even when your PSAs and CSAs do not work or have stopped working?
Ashley Nicholls, Aff (United Kingdom)
4/7/2014 3:18 am
Affiliate since: 05/14/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
This question is similar to saying 'Can I achieve success in SFI if my computer is blue'.
There will ALWAYS be inactive PSA and CSA's, its the nature of the business. Remember, having a team of 1000 affiliates DOES NOT equate to success. A handful of the right type of affiliates is worth so much more and the way to get them is to KEEP RECRUITING. We are panning for gold and you have to sift through a lot of dirt to find gold but its worth it!
Don't worry about inactive team members! Just keep going, you will find the right people if you do!
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This question is similar to saying 'Can I achieve success in SFI if my computer is blue'.
There will ALWAYS be inactive PSA and CSA's, its the nature of the business. Remember, having a team of 1000 affiliates DOES NOT equate to success. A handful of the right type of affiliates is worth so much more and the way to get them is to KEEP RECRUITING. We are panning for gold and you have to sift through a lot of dirt to find gold but its worth it!
Don't worry about inactive team members! Just
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What's the difference between being an SFI affiliate and having a traditional business, and which is better?
Ashley Nicholls, Aff (United Kingdom)
9/9/2013 6:13 am
Affiliate since: 05/14/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
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 set up my business I had to consider, and pay for, the following: Several phone lines (hardware and contracts for each), several desktop units (software and hardware), printer/copier/scanners, furniture desks/chairs/plants etc, stationery and consumables, cost of premises and all utility bills as well as consultation fees for my accountant and business registration costs. Now I managed to do this fairly inexpensively and it cost me around £6,500 ($9,400). That's a SET-UP cost, obviously I have ongoing costs.
To set up my SFI business it cost me (frantically calculates...) NOTHING! I have now set up a Standing Order which costs me $36 a month.
Most importantly, the potential in my SFI business is the same as in my own business.
There are many more differences to be found, however the above are the main ones for me (and for most people I would guess)
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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!
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How do you respond when someone asks you about SFI?
Ashley Nicholls, Aff (United Kingdom)
8/19/2013 7:34 am
Affiliate since: 05/14/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Don't try and 'sell' them, let them buy instead!
Keep it brief, "It's a fantastic way that anyone with an internet connection can build a second income"
Let THEM ask you questions. If they feel like they're being sold to then they'll probably lose interest in what you're saying.
Alternatively you can be so enthusiastic that they find it infectious! It depends on your character type.
REMEMBER: Nobody asks questions about things they're not interested in!
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Don't try and 'sell' them, let them buy instead!
Keep it brief, "It's a fantastic way that anyone with an internet connection can build a second income"
Let THEM ask you questions. If they feel like they're being sold to then they'll probably lose interest in what you're saying.
Alternatively you can be so enthusiastic that they find it infectious! It depends on your character type.
REMEMBER: Nobody asks questions about things they're not interested
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What do you do with affiliates who never do anything--despite your constant encouragement and offers of support?
Ashley Nicholls, Aff (United Kingdom)
11/8/2013 9:23 am
Affiliate since: 05/14/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
As frustrating as it often is, there is NOTHING you can do! As the old saying goes, 'You can take a horse to water, but you cant make it drink'
If you have already made them aware of the many benefits of SFI and they STILL aren't interested then you have to leave them be.
Concentrate on those team members who are logging on regularly and showing effort.
Quite simply, you cant win 'em all!
What good methods can I use with the new DIGITAL TripleClicks TCards?
Ashley Nicholls, Aff (United Kingdom)
1/4/2014 5:58 pm
Affiliate since: 05/14/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Use them to recruit ECA's!
Offer them to the ECA to give to their favourite customers, all they have to do is list their products on Triple Clicks. Offer them however many cards you think it would take to persuade them to join.
If they give them to their most regular customers then you'll make good regular commissions from that customer joining Triple Clicks to use the voucher.
What is the best strategy for earning quickly with SFI?
Ashley Nicholls, Aff (United Kingdom)
10/15/2013 5:15 am
Affiliate since: 05/14/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
1) Qualify as EA straight away.
2) Find 5 companies to join the ECA Program.
3) Find 5 friends or colleagues to join SFI, get them to qualify as EA immediately.
4) Repeat number 2
5) Repeat number 3
Obviously it is not this straightforward, however this is in essence what you need to do! Good luck!
When someone asks you why they should join SFI, what do you say?
Ashley Nicholls, Aff (United Kingdom)
9/10/2013 7:02 am
Affiliate since: 05/14/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Well if they're looking to be their own boss and make an online income their options are VERY limited.
SFI is currently THE best online business and has been for many years now.
There is only a risk when there is a cost involved. As SFI is free to join, there is no risk, they can test it as long as they want. If they are patient and sensible then they will see the potential here.
No cost = No risk. What do they have to lose?
What is the best plan to give your new PSAs to help them get started...from day one through their third month in SFI?
Ashley Nicholls, Aff (United Kingdom)
8/8/2013 4:36 am
Affiliate since: 05/14/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Make them aware as early as possible that despite the ease that they receive VP in their first month, that they will have to pay around $30 the next month to stay 'in the game'!
Show them WHY it is worth their while to do this, explain the many benefits and ask what other business they can expect to put zero money into and be successful. The little you have to invest is well worth it as I'm sure we can all testify!
After that, they must be PERSISTENT! If they expect to be a millionaire in week 2 then tell them not to bother starting and that this is a realistic business for relaistic people!
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Make them aware as early as possible that despite the ease that they receive VP in their first month, that they will have to pay around $30 the next month to stay 'in the game'!
Show them WHY it is worth their while to do this, explain the many benefits and ask what other business they can expect to put zero money into and be successful. The little you have to invest is well worth it as I'm sure we can all testify!
After that, they must be PERSISTENT! If they expect to be a
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I almost gave up on SFI. What did you do to keep pushing forward?
Ashley Nicholls, Aff (United Kingdom)
12/13/2013 6:05 am
Affiliate since: 05/14/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Realistic expectations are VERY important. The reason that I have seen most people give up on SFI is because they expected to make a lot of money very quickly. That's not realistic in ANY business.
You HAVE to play the 'long game'. To keep pushing forward you have to be consistent for months, not weeks and be realistic about what you expect to achieve in a given timeframe.
Understand that anything worth having takes time and hard work. Ask yourself WHY you almost gave up in the first place!? Was it the money not coming quick enough?
Good things come to those who wait...and work!
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Realistic expectations are VERY important. The reason that I have seen most people give up on SFI is because they expected to make a lot of money very quickly. That's not realistic in ANY business.
You HAVE to play the 'long game'. To keep pushing forward you have to be consistent for months, not weeks and be realistic about what you expect to achieve in a given timeframe.
Understand that anything worth having takes time and hard work. Ask yourself WHY you almost gave up in
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6/24/2013 3:22 am