Business exhibitions/fairs where you have rented space/a stall would be a good place to start your campaign to recruit face to face affiliates. The advantage of this is that you have a steady flow of people walking in to target.
There are a few advantages in this set up because the fair could be over 1/2 days or the weekend and you have the time to explain the SFI concept to the prospects. This means that you would have to be well prepared with all your marketing aids and have a professional set up to attract and create interest in your stall.
Colleges and canteens or cafes are another avenue where you can pick up important leads but it will depend on how you approach this.
For colleges, it is ideal because you would already announce this exercise on their notice board and this reaches a greater audience. You should be prepared to have a low turnout as students have a variety of commitments so it would not be possible to get a 100% attendance unless you have a specific incentive for them to be present.
Cafes and social places are a great face to face contact but people may feel intrusive if your approach is forceful so be careful how you set up your space. As customers wait to be served you could sign up people easily.
Planning remains a crucial factor in whatever mode you choose. Ideally you come across people face to face all the time but what works for you should be adopted. Take into account, culture barriers, personal space and be ready to accept rejections in such an environment.
Best of luck!
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Business exhibitions/fairs where you have rented space/a stall would be a good place to start your campaign to recruit face to face affiliates. The advantage of this is that you have a steady flow of people walking in to target.
There are a few advantages in this set up because the fair could be over 1/2 days or the weekend and you have the time to explain the SFI concept to the prospects. This means that you would have to be well prepared with all your marketing aids and have a professional
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