Affiliate since: 04/05/2014, Power Rank: 99999999

I would start with your own country, and any other countries that you have a good understanding of the culture. It's a big advantage if you understand how people think, interact with each other and do business!

Once you have a good idea of what works in your own culture I would look at the list of most active SFI countries and try to advertise there. The most active countries are listed on the growth tab, and someone has kindly list the current ones for you in a previous answer!

I would also try to advertise in countries that are going through financial difficulties, where many people may have lost their jobs or overtime, or where interest rates have gone up significantly which would mean many people are probably struggling to meet loan payments. In these situations you will find people who have the motivation to start a second income to help pay the bills, or maybe need to build a full time income from scratch. Many of these are 'rich' countries so people are used to larger incomes and want to maintain them if they can. The USA and some European countries fit into that category!

Lastly I would try some of the 'emerging' economies, such as India and Russia, purely because their populations are so large! That gives you huge potential return on investment on any advertising that you do!

I hope you have fun exploring some of the endless possibilities we have with SFI and the globalised business world we live in now!

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I would start with your own country, and any other countries that you have a good understanding of the culture. It's a big advantage if you understand how people think, interact with each other and do business!

Once you have a good idea of what works in your own culture I would look at the list of most active SFI countries and try to advertise there. The most active countries are listed on the growth tab, and someone has kindly list the current ones for you in a previous answer!

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Affiliate since: 04/05/2014, Power Rank: 99999999

Hi,
There is a lot of common ground with these 2 demographics, so you could focus on the things they have in common and target both groups at the same time!

E.g. Both groups potentially have some free time, although I can hear many homemakers laughing at that idea!
Both groups have many people with Internet access at home and some space where they can get organised to do business from home.
Both groups have people who are out of the 'job' market and may be suffering financially from losing the opportunity to be in a regular paid job, and so have great motivation to start an online business.

On the other hand both groups have people who don't have any free time, don't have the space or Internet access needed and who don't need or want an extra income!

If you still want to target one or the other specifically then focus on that group and try to understand the life issues that they may be facing.

Do you have friends in either group? How old are you? Do you naturally relate to either group yourself? The answers to these questions can help you decide where to focus.

Firstly, retired, or close to retirement. They will be interested in SFI if they are worried about their income in retirement, especially for lower paid workers or self-employed people who often neglect their pensions contributions!
People, especially men, often worry about retiring because they think they will be bored and have no idea what to do with their spare time! These people can be very interested in starting an online business to keep their interest up and to make them feel they can still 'do' something useful, especially a business that's as flexible as SFI, even if they don't need the money!

Secondly homemakers. They often don't have much free time, but they can feel very frustrated at getting little or no contact with adults during the day! Although SFI is online and so it's not the same as seeing people face to face it's still something that gives you some contact with people and engages your brain in a different way to dealing with babies or small children!
It is true that often homemakers don't have much free time, but SFI gives amazing flexibility so that they can do a little bit whenever they get a chance, at any time of the day. Developing an online business also gives them a chance to put more effort into it when they have more time, I.e. gives them an alternative to having to go back to a full time paid job when the children are older or if they face financial difficulties. This would give the advantage of having a full or part time job but with no commuting time or costs and flexibility to spend time with the children in holidays and if they get sick, and to guarantee to be at home when the children get home from school!

I hope that helps you in trying to decide where to direct your advertising!



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Hi,
There is a lot of common ground with these 2 demographics, so you could focus on the things they have in common and target both groups at the same time!

E.g. Both groups potentially have some free time, although I can hear many homemakers laughing at that idea!
Both groups have many people with Internet access at home and some space where they can get organised to do business from home.
Both groups have people who are out of the 'job' market and may be suffering financially
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Affiliate since: 04/05/2014, Power Rank: 99999999

Good question!
It's a good practice to look at our communications, and other methods, occasionally, and critically and see where and how, if anywhere, we can improve them! So why not start with a brainstorming session for yourself?

Think about what information, language etc that you want in an ideal welcome message for your new PSAs... Include things like style, phrases, SFI terms, how much/little to include. Then look at your existing message and pull it apart into those categories, rate them against your ideal and see where you can improve!

Don't forget that your welcome message is the first communication from you that they will see, so think about every piece of information from THEIR point of view! It's very easy to forget what it was like when we first signed up to SFI, so try to remember that, and what you needed and wanted... What confused you? Try to address those things! It may seem stale to you, but it's not you that needs to read it! Put yourself in the new PSAs shoes and change it for their benefit.

Also, keep it simple!! Don't overwhelm them! You can follow up your first message with more information later, or include helpful links for specific topics. Make sure they know that they can contact you, and tell them how Is best, and maybe tell them when you will write again so they know you plan to be around, but if you do that you must stick to it!!

I hope that helps!?

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Good question!
It's a good practice to look at our communications, and other methods, occasionally, and critically and see where and how, if anywhere, we can improve them! So why not start with a brainstorming session for yourself?

Think about what information, language etc that you want in an ideal welcome message for your new PSAs... Include things like style, phrases, SFI terms, how much/little to include. Then look at your existing message and pull it apart into those categories,
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Affiliate since: 04/05/2014, Power Rank: 99999999

I think it depends on your prior knowledge and experience. If you, like me, came into SFI with very little knowledge of online business, affiliate marketing etc, then at least for some time I would recommend sticking to the SFI system! There is so much training, community and experience invested in the system that it will take you some time to learn, and apply, all that you can!

If, or when, you are more experienced, and have ideas and strategies that you think will work within the SFI framework, then by all means try them out. See what works and what doesn't. It's an evolving system and business model and that only comes through innovation, trial and error!

Having said that, don't try to fix something that isn't broken! The system has been developed over the past 16+ years. You might be able to develop a better wheel, but you don't need to invent it! That's already been done!



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I think it depends on your prior knowledge and experience. If you, like me, came into SFI with very little knowledge of online business, affiliate marketing etc, then at least for some time I would recommend sticking to the SFI system! There is so much training, community and experience invested in the system that it will take you some time to learn, and apply, all that you can!

If, or when, you are more experienced, and have ideas and strategies that you think will work within the SFI
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Affiliate since: 04/05/2014, Power Rank: 99999999

Good question!
I would say that you need to be genuine and have integrity in what you are doing, so join the forums, be a genuine, active member, build relationships, get advice from them, make sure you know the rules and regulations of each one... How do they behave and work with each other? Get a good feel for each one. Be a giver before you try to be a 'getter'!

Once you've built a good name for yourself it will be much easier to share about your SFI business and get people interested because they will be much less suspicious of you and SFI if you already have a good relationship with them! It's maybe a bit slower to develop but I think you'll find it more fruitful in the long run!

All the best!
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Good question!
I would say that you need to be genuine and have integrity in what you are doing, so join the forums, be a genuine, active member, build relationships, get advice from them, make sure you know the rules and regulations of each one... How do they behave and work with each other? Get a good feel for each one. Be a giver before you try to be a 'getter'!

Once you've built a good name for yourself it will be much easier to share about your SFI business and get people interested
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Affiliate since: 04/05/2014, Power Rank: 99999999

I'm not sure there are any other 1500VP products, but you can easily check on the TripleClicks site by doing an advanced search and choosing to filter on =1500 VP.

But I think that if you were signed up to IAHBE and had the standing order in place they are offering you a special deal of getting a full 1500VP on the 100 T-credits pack instead of the normal 1200VP?? Check it out if that applies to you because I'm sure I read it somewhere and thought it would have been good to be in IAHBE to get that deal!

Also, if nothing else, you can set up different standing orders for a total of 1500VP to qualify for EA and get your 100VP bonus. Plus that gives you extra points when you do your product reviews later on... Eg if you had 3 products on your SO instead of just 1 you would get 3 product reviews to do and earn 3x25VP instead of just 1x25VP!! Bonus!
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I'm not sure there are any other 1500VP products, but you can easily check on the TripleClicks site by doing an advanced search and choosing to filter on =1500 VP.

But I think that if you were signed up to IAHBE and had the standing order in place they are offering you a special deal of getting a full 1500VP on the 100 T-credits pack instead of the normal 1200VP?? Check it out if that applies to you because I'm sure I read it somewhere and thought it would have been good to be in IAHBE
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Affiliate since: 04/05/2014, Power Rank: 99999999

Make, and maintain contact with them as soon as possible, whether they are new PSAs or prospects. Let them know they are valuable to you as a team leader and that you will always be there to help and encourage them, even if they don't have any, or much, money to put into their business.

Encourage them to concentrate on learning as much as they can about SFI, online business, affiliate marketing etc. they can lay the same, or better foundation for the future as anyone else!

Make sure they know how they can win T-Credits, VPs, MRPs and even CSAs by playing the EAGER ZEBRA and other games! It may be a slow way to start, but it is a start!

Finally, you should encourage them to connect to others through a2a, FORUM, regional gatherings etc. If you know anyone who's reached EA2, BTL or higher with little or no investment, then share their stories, encourage them to connect with the person etc.

I hope that gives yu some good ideas to help.




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Make, and maintain contact with them as soon as possible, whether they are new PSAs or prospects. Let them know they are valuable to you as a team leader and that you will always be there to help and encourage them, even if they don't have any, or much, money to put into their business.

Encourage them to concentrate on learning as much as they can about SFI, online business, affiliate marketing etc. they can lay the same, or better foundation for the future as anyone else!

Make
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Affiliate since: 04/05/2014, Power Rank: 99999999

I think this depends on which group you feel more comfortable with, at least when you start!
Some people feel embarrassed at the idea of talking to friends and family about an opportunity like SFI, or afraid that they will reject them. If that is you, then start with strangers.

Others feel totally comfortable with family and friends, but hate the idea of starting a conversation with a stranger! If that is you then start with your friends and family!! You can move on to the more stressful group later if you want!

Just remember that there are more strangers in the world than friends and family, no matter how big your family is!
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I think this depends on which group you feel more comfortable with, at least when you start!
Some people feel embarrassed at the idea of talking to friends and family about an opportunity like SFI, or afraid that they will reject them. If that is you, then start with strangers.

Others feel totally comfortable with family and friends, but hate the idea of starting a conversation with a stranger! If that is you then start with your friends and family!! You can move on to the more stressful
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Affiliate since: 04/05/2014, Power Rank: 99999999

Good question!
In short, No! Need is a strong word, and makes it sound essential or compulsory!

Websites and blogs are both excellent ways to promote and build your business, but unless you already have a good knowledge of setting them up, getting good numbers of visitors etc then I would say that they are a much more advanced level of marketing so save them for later on when you can spend time learning how to set them up.

And if the thought of setting up a website or blog fills you with fear then don't worry, there are many other ways to advertise your business, and you can definately succeed with SFI without having them.

All the best.
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Good question!
In short, No! Need is a strong word, and makes it sound essential or compulsory!

Websites and blogs are both excellent ways to promote and build your business, but unless you already have a good knowledge of setting them up, getting good numbers of visitors etc then I would say that they are a much more advanced level of marketing so save them for later on when you can spend time learning how to set them up.

And if the thought of setting up a website or
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Affiliate since: 04/05/2014, Power Rank: 99999999

Firstly, always focus on maximising your 'free' VersaPoints.. In other words log in daily, do all your daily, weekly and monthly actions. This is a foundation for your SFI business and will help you get to know it better too if you are new to SFI.

Secondly, focus on anything that brings duplication about! Once you have even 1 team member, become the best team leader that you can be! Even if you aren't an official 'team leader' status yet. SFI only makes sense if you are building team. Even if you only want to focus on TripleClicks sales, look at your signed up TC members as your team! Use your MOVERS tab to see who is active, and your genealogy to manage all your downline. Keep in contact, build relationships and keep training and encouraging them.

Thirdly, focus on reading and learning! Factor learning into your goals, and keep aiming to learn more, whatever level you are!

Lastly, focus on what interests you most and KISS (keep it simple stupid!). Don't try to run before you can walk! Even the longest journey starts with me step, followed by another, and another.... The steps themselves aren't remarkable in any way, but together they can form an incredible journey!

Complicated things can come later, at the right time! For now, focus on what excites you, makes sense to you and what stretches you without seeming impossible!

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Firstly, always focus on maximising your 'free' VersaPoints.. In other words log in daily, do all your daily, weekly and monthly actions. This is a foundation for your SFI business and will help you get to know it better too if you are new to SFI.

Secondly, focus on anything that brings duplication about! Once you have even 1 team member, become the best team leader that you can be! Even if you aren't an official 'team leader' status yet. SFI only makes sense if you are building team.
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