Affiliate since: 03/19/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

The daily actions on your to-do list are very important, but other things that you can work on to build your SFI business in addition are:

*Post advertising either on Free sites or paid sites

*Communicate with your affiliate and review how they are doing - especially new ones by following the tabs in the "Affiliate Manager"

*Review TripleClicks on are regular basis and look for items that you could use yourself or items that you would like to promote.

*Participate in the forum and spend at least 15 min reading new post - it's amazing how much you can learn from here.

*Review the SFI news regularly

*Open an ECA store and start posting items to sell

There are many other things you can be doing, but I listed ones that for the most part won't cost you any $ to help your business. Overtime you can look at putting some more $ in, but for now the best advise I give to my affiliates is to Read and Learn as much as you can! Be patient, but stay on top of things!


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The daily actions on your to-do list are very important, but other things that you can work on to build your SFI business in addition are:

*Post advertising either on Free sites or paid sites

*Communicate with your affiliate and review how they are doing - especially new ones by following the tabs in the "Affiliate Manager"

*Review TripleClicks on are regular basis and look for items that you could use yourself or items that you would like to promote.

*Participate
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Affiliate since: 03/19/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

I believe it is a good idea to help make suggestions, however, if you are not an ECA yet it would be wise to setup your own store. This way you can understand the process and be able to answer any questions they may have.
The best way to make good suggestions and really help your ECA succeed is to have your own hands on experience. Personally, I did not build my ECA store until my 6th month in, and I am still experimenting with what will work.
It is also a good idea to just be there to encourage them to get their items listed as well as promote their items. A Win-Win situation for all!
Good Luck - hope this helps.
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I believe it is a good idea to help make suggestions, however, if you are not an ECA yet it would be wise to setup your own store. This way you can understand the process and be able to answer any questions they may have.
The best way to make good suggestions and really help your ECA succeed is to have your own hands on experience. Personally, I did not build my ECA store until my 6th month in, and I am still experimenting with what will work.
It is also a good idea to just be there to
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Affiliate since: 03/19/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

This is a really great question and I would love to see how others answer! For me, I would say a few things:

1. Pay close attention to the Movers tab to know if your PSA or CSA is earning VP everyday.
2. Are they doing their To-Do list on a regular basis?
3. Are they asking questions from you as their Sponsor or Co-Sponsor?
4. Do they have a standing order?
5. Do they participate in Eager Zebra games or Pricebender Auctions?
6. Are they a Wave3 and A2A member?
7. Have they or are they interested in recruiting SFI Affiliates?

**(you can also check out your Affiliate Manager Activity tab for each PSA or CSA to get idea of how well each member is progressing)***

These are just a few was to tell, but I would say that these are very good indicators that they are serious because they are following the steps and training that SFI provides. They are following the 3 basic steps that SFI teaches:
1. Become an EA (1500VP monthly)
2. Recruit 5 Affiliates
3. Teach 5 affiliates to do the same thing

It really is as simple as that! If they are following the basic steps, then they are serious about building a successful SFI business. I am doing this, are you?

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This is a really great question and I would love to see how others answer! For me, I would say a few things:

1. Pay close attention to the Movers tab to know if your PSA or CSA is earning VP everyday.
2. Are they doing their To-Do list on a regular basis?
3. Are they asking questions from you as their Sponsor or Co-Sponsor?
4. Do they have a standing order?
5. Do they participate in Eager Zebra games or Pricebender Auctions?
6. Are they a Wave3 and A2A member?
7.
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Affiliate since: 03/19/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

For me, to keep pushing forward, I had to establish a good routine. Once I felt comfortable with the system, I developed good daily habits - going through my "to-do" list, spending at least 30 minutes posting ads, and allowing at least 20 minutes to read, read,read!!!

Persistency really is the key. Even though everyday may not be the same as far as results, they will come with time and effort.

This is a real business! Just like anything in life, you have to stay committed and do the work. Learn from others and ask questions from your sponsor if you don't understand.
Before you know it, you will be teaching others and reaping the rewards!
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For me, to keep pushing forward, I had to establish a good routine. Once I felt comfortable with the system, I developed good daily habits - going through my "to-do" list, spending at least 30 minutes posting ads, and allowing at least 20 minutes to read, read,read!!!

Persistency really is the key. Even though everyday may not be the same as far as results, they will come with time and effort.

This is a real business! Just like anything in life, you have to stay
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Affiliate since: 03/19/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

That is actually a rather tricky question, but hopefully you will get some good insight and see what will work best for you as I do believe certain Standing Orders can be used to benefit your business in different ways.

Personally, I have a standing order of both S-Builder and TCredits. Why? Because I want to make sure I am building my team and able to reward them as well as able to purchase products and receive other benefits such as gaining member reward points.

TCredits are great to help your business - read more here: https://www.sfimg.com/Support/Solution?catid=26444&id=18181

Essentially here is what TCredits are used for:

1. List your unwanted items for sale at TripleClicks.com and convert them into cash (just one TCredit per listing).

2. Bid on Pricebenders™ Auctions to win great products at 90% or more off their normal price. *If you bid on the double MRP auctions you will get more points and therefore able to use more MRP for purchasing products.

3. Redeem your TCredits on any of over 100,000 products at TripleClicks.

4. Use as rewards for hard-working affiliates in your team (transfer TCredits via your Genealogy).

5. Use as contest prizes on your Leadership Page.

6. Offer free TCredits to attract new TC members and earn lifetime commissions on their purchases.

7. Download music from the TC Music Center (just one TCredit per song download).

I can't speak about IAHBE yet, but hopefully you will have enough info to compare and determine what will work best for you.

S-Builder is wonderful for getting anywhere from 4-12 new PSA's on your team without having to spend time to advertise yourself (although a combination of both will help maximize your team and is highly recommended!).

Good Luck!

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That is actually a rather tricky question, but hopefully you will get some good insight and see what will work best for you as I do believe certain Standing Orders can be used to benefit your business in different ways.

Personally, I have a standing order of both S-Builder and TCredits. Why? Because I want to make sure I am building my team and able to reward them as well as able to purchase products and receive other benefits such as gaining member reward points.

TCredits
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Affiliate since: 03/19/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

As far as convincing my husband that investing in SFI is prudent, I have to be honest - I have not and do not plan to do any convincing. I've learned from my many business ventures in the past that I should not have to convince, but only show that I can do this. Some people just won't "budge" no matter how much you tell them or show them the ropes - they have to see that it is working.
I am actually starting to do well, and once I have met a few more of my goals, then I will show him that this business is the "Real Deal". It takes time and commitment and I want him to see that I was able to build and do this on my own. That way, he too can realize that if he really wants to get involved, it is worth the investment.

Good Luck!
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As far as convincing my husband that investing in SFI is prudent, I have to be honest - I have not and do not plan to do any convincing. I've learned from my many business ventures in the past that I should not have to convince, but only show that I can do this. Some people just won't "budge" no matter how much you tell them or show them the ropes - they have to see that it is working.
I am actually starting to do well, and once I have met a few more of my goals, then I will show
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Affiliate since: 03/19/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

My first year will be up in March of 2014, so I am getting really close. The most valuable thing that I have learned in SFI is that this is a business that takes time to build therefore you have to stay persistent and consistent. This is not a business that is meant to just join and start reaping the rewards - you have to put time and effort into actually "building" you own business. You have to develop a good strong daily routine.

To do so, you need to work on your daily "to-do" list by logging in everyday. You need to work on learning to duplicate and becoming a good team leader. That means, you need to spend time reading and learning by using all of the tools SFI provides.

I always recommend to my new affiliates to take the first 30 days and go through all of the steps that are laid out for you - including the launch pad lessons. Once you get a good feel for how SFI works, then you can really begin to see the potential that SFI has to really help you become successful!

In summary - stay consistent and persistent with your daily routine and over time you will build a great business with SFI!
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My first year will be up in March of 2014, so I am getting really close. The most valuable thing that I have learned in SFI is that this is a business that takes time to build therefore you have to stay persistent and consistent. This is not a business that is meant to just join and start reaping the rewards - you have to put time and effort into actually "building" you own business. You have to develop a good strong daily routine.

To do so, you need to work on your daily
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