Affiliate since: 04/13/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Andrew's 330 other Ask SC answers

College students are a great market for SFI.

Fact is most college students do not have full ride scholarships or wealthy parents paying the student's way through. In fact 8 in 10 college students are there on student loans and most have to work full or part time jobs to pay for housing and meals, text books etc..

College Students have items to sell like last year's used text books and are often the aspiring artist who need room to generate new creations so helping them sell their current art works and crafts can be a blessing. For these approaches the Yard Sale Online banners or Sell Your Stuff flyers make a great handout at off campus gatherings etc..

Someone mentioned college newspapers and I would add that air time on student run radio stations is usually quite affordable as well.

Promoting the business opportunity at SFI is beneficial because those starving students would love more money and more time to enjoy campus life. The more dollars they can make in a few minutes a day the more time to study, to take in concerts, to gather with friends, and otherwise enrich their lives with the very things that build master networkers.

The college social setting is even better than social media for spreading influence and launching ideas that break from the bounds of what is into the realm of what's possible. Facebook is one of hundreds of billion dollar companies founded while in college.

Some of the Internet's top marketers made their first millions while in college.

I happen to have taken training from several of them including one who is a SFI member who joined the same day I did two years ago. He's making over 10 million a year now and still saw the opportunity to drive some of his valuable followers into SFI.

These are business majors, and marketing students, web designers looking to monetize student blogs and fledgling e-magazines, and even campus activist looking to fund their causes or raise money for charity.

Reaching them is best done in the places where they are most engaged. That capus news source, the student aid building's jobs boards, sponsoring outdoor events, frat house information boards and mail boxes. As well as local papers and classifieds ads for offline marketing. Online Facebook's paid ads can laser target to students as can Google Adwords and Bing Ads. Pay per click is not as expensive as everyone makes it out to be, you just have to do your research instead of trying to advertise where everyone else is. I have personally made money using PPC ads like these more often than I have lost money using them.

The big thing is do what you do to attract these students diligently. Don't try to be a 1 hit wonder, advertise often because you don't know when a new super star may finally tune in to where your ads are at. Expect any marketing to take time to take hold and really gain momentum, and be available to personally follow up with those who are interested in starting their home business.
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College students are a great market for SFI.

Fact is most college students do not have full ride scholarships or wealthy parents paying the student's way through. In fact 8 in 10 college students are there on student loans and most have to work full or part time jobs to pay for housing and meals, text books etc..

College Students have items to sell like last year's used text books and are often the aspiring artist who need room to generate new creations so helping them sell
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Hi, Joe.

You will have to

(i) use the economics, demographics and financial data specific to the student population,
(ii) point out to how SFI can help them solve their current problems.

This is the key to attracting students to SFI

Thus, the answer to your question is highly country specific, because the circumstances of the above conditions are country specific.

It is true that this group of the population is an excellent target and a potential source of business leaders.

But, only those mature enough and open minded would consider taking this route this early in their lives. The ones who do will very likely succeed at higher levels.

Hence, to effectively attract students to SFI, you have to take into account what would motivate them to join, and be active. You do not want bring in somebody who has not interested in taking the business seriously.

A. In the USA, for instance, you will find students in all age groups.

(a) Adults are going back to school for various financial and personal reasons.
(b) High School graduates are eager to earn extra spending money.
(c) Graduate students would want to pay off their students debt.

You will be well advised to use these circumstances to attract them to SFI

B. In Europe, especially in countries like France, the situation is completely different. Higher education is not as expensive as in North America
Thus, you have to use the Entrepreneurship Spirit card. Those who have this spirit are your target population.

The situation is closely the same in Australia and New Zealand.

C. In the countries that sprung out of the break of the former Yugoslavia, you have to use the lack of strong employment opportunities. It is interesting to note that if these countries were put together as an entity, they would rank very high among the top source of SFI Affiliate growth, as Serbia is already at # 7, Bosnia, Croatia and Macedonia are with the first 20.

D. Similarly, in Africa, you have countries like Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya, at the top of the country Leaderboard

https://www.sfimg.com/Leaders/Country

E. This would also apply to India, the Philippines and Pakistan, countries that are at #1, 3 and 4 on the list of the highest ranking sources of SFI Affiliates.

What would drive students to SFI is both the Entrepreneurial spirit and the lack of strong employment opportunities.

Such analysis will apply across the board, in most countries and geographical areas.

Using the economics, demographics and financial data specific to the student population, and pointing to how SFI can help them solve their current problems is the key to attracting students to SFI

Good luck to you Joe.
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Hi, Joe.

You will have to

(i) use the economics, demographics and financial data specific to the student population,
(ii) point out to how SFI can help them solve their current problems.

This is the key to attracting students to SFI

Thus, the answer to your question is highly country specific, because the circumstances of the above conditions are country specific.

It is true that this group of the population is an excellent target and
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Affiliate since: 01/22/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Tanya's 15 other Ask SC answers

Hey Joe!

Great question! I think attracting college students will be interesting. There are many methods in which to do this.
1)You can reach out to the student body via Financial Aide by hanging SFI Fliers up
2)You can reach out via their Wreck Halls- these areas have multiple bulletin boards where you can hang Fliers for SFI, TripleClicks, Pricebenders and for the ECA Program
3)There are also The Dorm Halls that have "Common area" that also have Boards that allow Fliers to be hung, again any cards you may have.
4)You also would want to ask the Business Department Head if you can Post Fliers there, being that we are a business, it would be most beneficial to post in this particular area.

I believe timing is everything with college students. You would need to have these items up before the start of school since most students are only there from September to May. Hence, you would want to get the information out there immediately so they can begin our program.

I hope this helps! Good Luck!
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Hey Joe!

Great question! I think attracting college students will be interesting. There are many methods in which to do this.
1)You can reach out to the student body via Financial Aide by hanging SFI Fliers up
2)You can reach out via their Wreck Halls- these areas have multiple bulletin boards where you can hang Fliers for SFI, TripleClicks, Pricebenders and for the ECA Program
3)There are also The Dorm Halls that have "Common area" that also have Boards
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Affiliate since: 12/06/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Elizabeth's 190 other Ask SC answers

Flyers and/or Promo cards! Highly recommended for College campuses because you can give them out to college students and also you can post tabbed flyers on bulletin boards so the students can just take the tabs. It is best to do this kind of promoting at the time of day when there are lots of students in the campuses so that way you can give out the flyers and I also recommend wearing a T-shirt or any kind of clothing such as a baseball cap or anything wearable that has the SFI logo on it so that it can get curiosity and some of the students will come to you asking about SFI and then you hand them the promo card or flyer.

You can also go viral with the college students by building emailing lists and then advertising SFI to the email addresses you collect.

You can even go on Facebook and create an advertising group so SFI affiliates can put their ads there.

I hope this is useful
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Flyers and/or Promo cards! Highly recommended for College campuses because you can give them out to college students and also you can post tabbed flyers on bulletin boards so the students can just take the tabs. It is best to do this kind of promoting at the time of day when there are lots of students in the campuses so that way you can give out the flyers and I also recommend wearing a T-shirt or any kind of clothing such as a baseball cap or anything wearable that has the SFI logo on it so that
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Students are specific group.
They are curious, full of life and always ready to try something new.
When I explain SFI to a student I always mention MUSIC and Wave 3 Starter Kit, E365 Competition and Daily Grand prizes.
Students are used to work for prizes no matter how small or big they are.
Encouragement is the key word. I encourage them to explore the SFI program in order to find the most appropriate way of earning through learning.
Passing words from ear to ear, Pair work or Group work methods would be the most effective methods to attract students to join SFI.
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Students are specific group.
They are curious, full of life and always ready to try something new.
When I explain SFI to a student I always mention MUSIC and Wave 3 Starter Kit, E365 Competition and Daily Grand prizes.
Students are used to work for prizes no matter how small or big they are.
Encouragement is the key word. I encourage them to explore the SFI program in order to find the most appropriate way of earning through learning.
Passing words from ear to ear, Pair
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Affiliate since: 03/18/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Petar's 2 other Ask SC answers

Keep in mind that most of your potential candidates are used to new technologies, thus you must navigate through this turbulent waters and manage to keep control over your admissions. Adapting to the new methods is crucial in any campaign these days. You can start improving your strategy by following the recommendations below.

1. Build A Powerful Website

Your website is your primary communication channel, it’s your image, and it’s where people look for you. Moreover, it’s common knowledge that first impressions count the most in creating an opinion about something. Offer your visitors friendly user experience, a comfortable design and easy to find information. Make sure you are consistent and you develop a set of branding elements which you use in any situation. People should relate colors, logos and images to your name. Show that you are open to communication, and be sure you integrate a contact form. You can use them to receive pertinent information from your public.

2. Be Present On Social Channels

Be where your public is. There you can communicate in an environment they already know and are comfortable to share ideas and thoughts. So where is your target audience? Well, 95% of U.S students are present on Facebook. Therefore, social networks are the place to start in promoting SFI. It’s a flexible medium, and you can decide how exactly you will reach out to your future candidates. Just be creative and try to stand out. Bottom line, social means you can easily share information, advertise and communicate directly with potential candidates.

3. Always Reflect Your Reality

Beside the pretty pictures from your website be sure you present the reality. Creating an image that does not accurately reflect you will eventually bring you more harm than good. You can always start by doing market research. Knowing exactly where you are and what to aim for will help you to set reachable objectives. In addition, over the long term, you can build a strategy to consolidate your image, cover certain gaps in public knowledge and gain credibility.

4. Think Outside The Box

Although it may sound like a cliché, it actually says “dare to be creative!” You have to remember that you have serious competition and standing out is a must. SFI advertising can work even in a campaign to attract students. Think from their point of view, and you might send the right message and be perceived as open minded, modern and innovative. How creative you can be depends on the limits you set, but you can always find new ways to draw attention.

5. Organize The Best Open Days

Organize some webinar about SFI. Take special care of the visitors. Allow them to speak with each other and show them compensation plan. Give them any materials about job in SFI.

GOOD LUCK!
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Keep in mind that most of your potential candidates are used to new technologies, thus you must navigate through this turbulent waters and manage to keep control over your admissions. Adapting to the new methods is crucial in any campaign these days. You can start improving your strategy by following the recommendations below.

1. Build A Powerful Website

Your website is your primary communication channel, it’s your image, and it’s where people look for you. Moreover, it’s
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Affiliate since: 09/06/2011, Power Rank: 7 | Read BABU's 113 other Ask SC answers

In normal circumstances, a college student must not be a breadwinner for his/her family nor for themselves and they purely depend their overheads and expenses on the money they get from their parents or guardians. In such scenario, it is highly unfair to insist them to spend more money to run their show in the system to earn more. But still there are many avenues in the system for them to get attracted and earn a decent income even beyond their own imagination. I would narrate hereby some of the ways to attract such students into the system and stay on for long and become really successful in the days to come.

1) Should be able to convince the trustworthiness of the site.
2) Having little time to read and understand all the study materials in the system apart from their normal and regular studies.
3) Encourage them to spread the word of SFI and its goodness among their friends and others.
4) Motivate them to earn more by spending less.
5) Make them prompted to participate in many activities in SFI where no cost is required to earn more Versa Points and become successful.
6) Inspire them to enroll their friends and relatives to the system under their leadership and make them active and mutually successful.

If we can emulate all the above simple ways in an effective way, then why not, College Students will be surely got attracted in to the system and work for a good fortune.

Wish you the best.

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In normal circumstances, a college student must not be a breadwinner for his/her family nor for themselves and they purely depend their overheads and expenses on the money they get from their parents or guardians. In such scenario, it is highly unfair to insist them to spend more money to run their show in the system to earn more. But still there are many avenues in the system for them to get attracted and earn a decent income even beyond their own imagination. I would narrate hereby some of
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Affiliate since: 04/16/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Imtiyaz's 8 other Ask SC answers

Hi Friend!
here is answer for our question hope it works.....

If you’ve determined that college students are your ideal customers, you’re in luck! College students are a customer demographic that is very accessible online and offline.
They are in a learning stage of life where they are open to trying new products and services. Here are a few tips to get you started in your marketing efforts for these increasingly educated customers.
1. Use social media
2. Make your advertising and promotions a social event
a) Friend gets (product/service) for free.
b) Discount upon showing college identification.
c) Promote your Facebook page.
d) Buy a social ad online.
3. Attract repeat visitors and loyalty.

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Hi Friend!
here is answer for our question hope it works.....

If you’ve determined that college students are your ideal customers, you’re in luck! College students are a customer demographic that is very accessible online and offline.
They are in a learning stage of life where they are open to trying new products and services. Here are a few tips to get you started in your marketing efforts for these increasingly educated customers.
1. Use social media
2. Make your
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Affiliate since: 10/14/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read ROSE's 6 other Ask SC answers

Hi Joe,

At this time many college students are having many issues with student loans and paying college fees in general so one would believe that they should be easy to attract to join SFI. In fact they might be fairly easy to attract to SFI but the greater problem might be getting them to remain active especially as it is not a quick fix.


So try to place flyers at strategic places on Campus.

Try to place attactive ads. in College magazines/newspapers or in Sporting magazines.

Most of them are going to be very active online so social media would be a very good method to use.

For the Campuses that are physically within reach try to get invited to club meetings or simply hangout in cafeterias etc, and talk, remember word of mouth is still good and especially when they get to know and trust you.

These might be a few of the many options available.

Good luck.
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Hi Joe,

At this time many college students are having many issues with student loans and paying college fees in general so one would believe that they should be easy to attract to join SFI. In fact they might be fairly easy to attract to SFI but the greater problem might be getting them to remain active especially as it is not a quick fix.


So try to place flyers at strategic places on Campus.

Try to place attactive ads. in College magazines/newspapers or in
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Affiliate since: 04/10/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Maria Derly's 31 other Ask SC answers

Hello Joe,

What an interesting question

I believed all suggested methods are very useful to attract college students to join SFI. However, if you I do suggest if are currently residing in the same place where you have attended your college or university, it would be a great idea to visit your Dean or any of your Professors and share with them the success you have attained since you joined SFI.

Definitely, they will be very curious to know more about SFI and just make sure you are really equipped with the knowledge to answer their query and once you have caught their interest, you may hand them flyers, brochures or banners and it is a great chance to request if it will possible for you to visit some classes and to make a short presentation/introduction about SFI, the benefits of joining in and your achievements (just be honest with your presentation make it precise). Once he/she agree, then make sure you are more than ready to answer the students questions or curiosity, (you know the present generations , they are very skeptical) and you can distribute flyers, brochures and banners. As surely, if not all, there will be few or some that would be interested to check it out or share with their friends or family and will definitely be your PSAs.

Hope this is helpful.


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Hello Joe,

What an interesting question

I believed all suggested methods are very useful to attract college students to join SFI. However, if you I do suggest if are currently residing in the same place where you have attended your college or university, it would be a great idea to visit your Dean or any of your Professors and share with them the success you have attained since you joined SFI.

Definitely, they will be very curious to know more about SFI
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