Hi Anela,
This is quite big question to all affiliates here and some of them are facing this kind of problem and this can make them feel down. So, what you should DO at this time to make it working. You can use Thousand difference way in idea, tips or styles in how you motivate or handle your downline and not to make them feel 50/50 and why not try the other way to offer something new as per below.
1: Training and personal development.
- Training and personal development is important as it stimulates new affiliates by making them learn new skills, and keeping them interested over a longer term.
2: Motivation.
-Contrary to popular belief, pay is not a contributory factor in your downline motivation. Of course it is an important factor for the affiliates when deciding to accept offer at a online marketing, but other than that it is not hugely important. Incentives are a great way to motivate your downline to achieve goals, and it becomes a reward for great achievements.
3: Social contact is important for all of us!.
- People in open plan offices always perform better than people enclosed in their separate cubicles. Extracurricular activities such as in your team contest activities are a great way for your downline to interact outside the work environment, giving the chance to get to know each other better. This creates a better understanding between you and your downline, and can help prevent disagreements and conflicts.
4: Affiliates participation and responsibility is hugely important!.
- If a person does not feel valued they may quickly lose interest, and the performance levels will drop! People like to feel that they are making a difference. This does not mean you have to adopt every idea they come forward with, but at least consider any suggestions put forward. Delegate responsibility to your downline, and they will feel a vital part of the organisation! Tell them what needs to be done, not tell them what to do! Empowering your downline to take decisions and carry some responsibility has a huge impact on job satisfaction!
5: Personal Challenge has been answered in point 4.
6: A non pay incentive such as an extra day off, your downline or your affiliates of the month contest, etc is a great way to motivate a team without costing much money!.
7: Promotion is key!.
- Tell your downline that SFI and TripleClick promotes from within have a much higher Affiliates retention rate than companies who overlook their own affiliates and outsources candidates for supervisory/managerial position. Promotions also help build your downline loyalty, and are a great way to motivate a team to do better!.
8: Last but not the least, your downline appraisal and evaluation! Another very important thing for motivating and monitoring your team! This should be done every 6 months, or at least yearly, though some companies give mini-appraisals on a monthly basis. This gives your downline a chance to review their performance, praise good work, and address any shortcomings. Regular targets for improvement areas should be made and agreed upon. It is a vital tool for your downline to feel included in your team or your organisation. (This is what i am doing now)
You have some wonderful ideas already and I can add. One of the most rewarding incentives is "praise". Too often affiliates are criticized for something done wrong. Good affiliates that show on time do their job, don't complain need "encouragement" knowing their work and presence is appreciated. "Praise" three times more often than criticizing each week.
Wow, this became a very long answer! lol!
Hope this helped and all the best to you!
Good Luck!
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