Affiliate since: 04/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Anthony's 9 other Ask SC answers

There is a difference between bribing and promotion. Bribing is aimed at gaining undue favours. Gift Certificates, TCredits and other incentives would certainly not come within this category.

As human beings, the expectation of rewards gets the best out of us. It prods us on to give our best and work to our full potential.

In my opinion Gift Certificates, TCredits and other incentives will work well to encourage your team to do its best, thereby benefitting each member of the team, including you. To be successful, the rewards should be commensurate with the results achieved. If used judiciously, these rewards/ incentives will not come back and bite you.
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There is a difference between bribing and promotion. Bribing is aimed at gaining undue favours. Gift Certificates, TCredits and other incentives would certainly not come within this category.

As human beings, the expectation of rewards gets the best out of us. It prods us on to give our best and work to our full potential.

In my opinion Gift Certificates, TCredits and other incentives will work well to encourage your team to do its best, thereby benefitting each member of the
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Affiliate since: 06/18/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Edwin's 1 other Ask SC answers

Most people will likely try something when they are told that it is for FREE or do what you ask when they get something in return for their effort and time. The key is to give something that is NOT freebies BUT rewards and only to your hardworking team members, the movers. This is a most effective marketing method commonly used by businesses and SFI is one.

This is also what I have experienced and learned so far. Without VPs, bonuses, prizes, commissions, privileges or badges in exchange for my effort and time, I don’t think I will last a day with SFI or any company for that matter.

Giving rewards is not bribing. It actually tides over an affiliate to keep moving in order to get to the next level. I encourage you to use it as an incentive in order to build a strong team of motivated and enthusiastic members.


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Most people will likely try something when they are told that it is for FREE or do what you ask when they get something in return for their effort and time. The key is to give something that is NOT freebies BUT rewards and only to your hardworking team members, the movers. This is a most effective marketing method commonly used by businesses and SFI is one.

This is also what I have experienced and learned so far. Without VPs, bonuses, prizes, commissions, privileges or badges in exchange
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Well, there's a big difference between a "bribe" and an "incentive." A "bribe" would be asking them to do things they don't want to do for whatever reason, while an "incentive" rewards them for actions they might have taken anyway. As a sponsor, if I've got a big downline, in between talking with those that are already making the effort, giving everyone a chance to feel like their efforts are paying off only makes some sense. On the other hand, if you're giving away 10 TCredits a day to each and every affiliate that logs in and clears his or her tabs, that's a bad practice!

On the other hand, you can do plenty that allows affiliates know you care, both by talking to them and by pointing them to useful tools. This costs you nothing and can result in successful affiliates, which make you a successful sponsor. These are still "incentives," and they're definitely worth giving.
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Well, there's a big difference between a "bribe" and an "incentive." A "bribe" would be asking them to do things they don't want to do for whatever reason, while an "incentive" rewards them for actions they might have taken anyway. As a sponsor, if I've got a big downline, in between talking with those that are already making the effort, giving everyone a chance to feel like their efforts are paying off only makes some sense. On the other hand, if you're
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Affiliate since: 04/28/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Dragoslav's 5 other Ask SC answers

Hi there.

Dont make a mistake here, bribe is not the same as reward. You need to reward people for their work, but for their hard work, not for some little or not important things.

For example:
Let's say that you have PSA that is EA, and he have problem to achieve BTL, help him, by giving him a reward for his good work, only if he have some active members. If he does not, how do you expect to maintain BTL next month if he doesnt have active members.

Give them a little note about rewards, make them earn it, dont give them task but let them know that you will reward them if they do good job, if they follow your example, respect rule of duplication...

That is my opinion...
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Hi there.

Dont make a mistake here, bribe is not the same as reward. You need to reward people for their work, but for their hard work, not for some little or not important things.

For example:
Let's say that you have PSA that is EA, and he have problem to achieve BTL, help him, by giving him a reward for his good work, only if he have some active members. If he does not, how do you expect to maintain BTL next month if he doesnt have active members.

Give them
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Giving a TCredit or Gift Certificate to an already active PSA that's only 100-200VP away from EA status is called encouragement and/or a boost from from sponsor to help them get to the finish line!

If we want our downline to sponsor we need to show them how! We need to show them that we are willing to help them out because if they don't make money we don't. If we want them to make money we need to show them how.

SFI teaches that this business is more about building people than business. We need to teach our down line how to think. It's imperative to think positive 200% of the time no matter what. We need to teach them that they need to show us they're interested so we know that our efforts won't be wasted. It's quite simple. If they are almost to the 1500VP and they've been on on your movers tab the whole month and you've watched the grow than it won't be bribing. It'll be a gift that won't be wasted.
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Giving a TCredit or Gift Certificate to an already active PSA that's only 100-200VP away from EA status is called encouragement and/or a boost from from sponsor to help them get to the finish line!

If we want our downline to sponsor we need to show them how! We need to show them that we are willing to help them out because if they don't make money we don't. If we want them to make money we need to show them how.

SFI teaches that this business is more about building people
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Affiliate since: 01/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Robin's 23 other Ask SC answers

My opinion is...

In any job it is nice to be rewarded for a job well done.
What if you worked at a job very hard and never received a raise, let alone a pat on the back?
When rewards are given, I feel it gives associates a chance to make decisions about the business and what they will spend their gift on.
It will assist them to look more at the business in depth.
It also creates duplication, a sense of urgency and makes them feel they are doing a GREAT job!
Oh! I remember how I felt when I received a gift. I liked it!
SFI rewards us with contests, FREE PSA's and more for advancement in our rank. If we didn't have an incentive, we would all stand still.
A bribe? No an Incentive YES!
In order to receive a move forward in business, you should give freely of what you have and not think twice about it.
Best wishes!
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My opinion is...

In any job it is nice to be rewarded for a job well done.
What if you worked at a job very hard and never received a raise, let alone a pat on the back?
When rewards are given, I feel it gives associates a chance to make decisions about the business and what they will spend their gift on.
It will assist them to look more at the business in depth.
It also creates duplication, a sense of urgency and makes them feel they are doing a GREAT
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 292 | Read Mar's 582 other Ask SC answers

Definitely no. To answer your questions, you need to ask the following questions:

- Do you want to take full advantage of the process of Duplication?

- Do you want to achieve your full potential of being an SFI affiliate?
How bribing affects your network and team building:

- You’re building a downlines that will depend on your giving of Gift Certificates (GC), TCredits and other incentives.

- Your downlines will develop a habit of “do the job and get rewarded” without understanding the true sense of what SFI all about, especially the process of Duplication. You’ll need to invest more on purchasing GC and TCredits as your team grows.

- Your downlines will not become independent and self reliant, because they have developed this mindset of expecting reward and incentive every time they do something, whatever you ask them to do as a Team Leader.

As a Team Leader you can’t allow yourself to practice bribery and bite you. If you want to be successful in SFI, you need to be open and honest in dealing with your downlines. Build trust in your team. Offer rewards/incentives only when it is worth giving it. Emphasize to them that there is work involved and you are there as their Team Leader to support them fully.

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Definitely no. To answer your questions, you need to ask the following questions:

- Do you want to take full advantage of the process of Duplication?

- Do you want to achieve your full potential of being an SFI affiliate?
How bribing affects your network and team building:

- You’re building a downlines that will depend on your giving of Gift Certificates (GC), TCredits and other incentives.

- Your downlines will develop a habit of “do the job
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I believe, having the ability to recognise potential and reward individuals on their achievements, is a key element of being a good Team Leader. Fortunately, SFI provides us with the tools to do just that.

If you think of Reward and Recognition as a "bribe", then you are in the wrong school of thought! Think of it in terms of motivating and incentivising your team to aim higher and achieve more!

After all, do we not appreciate our SFI Badges as we progress onwards and upwards.
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I believe, having the ability to recognise potential and reward individuals on their achievements, is a key element of being a good Team Leader. Fortunately, SFI provides us with the tools to do just that.

If you think of Reward and Recognition as a "bribe", then you are in the wrong school of thought! Think of it in terms of motivating and incentivising your team to aim higher and achieve more!

After all, do we not appreciate our SFI Badges as we progress onwards
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Affiliate since: 05/22/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Mariama's 7 other Ask SC answers

I think your using the word "bride" is not doing justice to yourself! Rather refer to it as an incentive. Since the literal meaning of incentive is a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something, which i suppose is what you are aiming at on SFI.

Back to your questions:
1. there is no problem in encouraging your team to work hard and compete for prizes from you their team leader. it might work very well but not all the time, but i bet you it will definite work for those who are determined to succeed in the business. you know there will always be those who lag behind and are not willing to do more in order to succeed.

2. i don't see it anyway coming back to bite you. Do it in good faith and you will also be motivating your down-lines to copy you by your example and do same to their own down-lines.

i hope these gives you the answer and encouragement you need

Best of luck!!!
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I think your using the word "bride" is not doing justice to yourself! Rather refer to it as an incentive. Since the literal meaning of incentive is a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something, which i suppose is what you are aiming at on SFI.

Back to your questions:
1. there is no problem in encouraging your team to work hard and compete for prizes from you their team leader. it might work very well but not all the time, but i bet you it will definite work
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Affiliate since: 10/20/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Richard's 45 other Ask SC answers

Hello Ian:

The word "Bribe" itself gives the impression of something NOT good to do. Duplication is a better concept. It implies helping those who need it (which is often every one down line from you. Bribery is what polititians use to win votes--generally with OPM (other people's money.)

With SFI, money can be looked upon as a wise investment. Helping the receiver of the gift helps the giver likewise. Financial prowess can certainly fertilize rapid growth in income depending on the actions of the receiver. Gifts should not be so large (bribery) that they are not duplicatable by any but a few in your down line. The Biblical adage of "It is better to GIVE than to RECEIVE" is certainly apropos here. I have not seen that idea widely practiced among the SFI affiliates.

I would recommend that help, whatever the form, whatever the amount, or from whatever the source would be most beneficial in the first 24 hours. SFI has a stringent limit on the time element required to get the FastTrack 200 VP Bonus, consider some way of supplementing their 700 VP to the EA Rank (1500VP) within that first 24 hours. A Gift Certificate for $20 would allow them to buy 10 TCredits @ $1.99 and would add 102 Sales VP daily. Or do some other means of gathering 800 VP to qualify for EA (1500 VP). Add one PSI per week or even one per month, and I don't think you will be unhappy with the results. I would not call it BRIBERY to give them this kind of a winning start. It would also save them from using more of their precious OTO's to help them through month #2 having most all of their 30 LaunchPad Lessons remaining. It would also put them in an excellent position to go for BTL or beyond in their 1st month.

I believe this approach for those who have $36.25 to risk on each active PSA will find they have gotten steadfast PSAs in most cases and eliminated the lazy, non-productive ones.

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Hello Ian:

The word "Bribe" itself gives the impression of something NOT good to do. Duplication is a better concept. It implies helping those who need it (which is often every one down line from you. Bribery is what polititians use to win votes--generally with OPM (other people's money.)

With SFI, money can be looked upon as a wise investment. Helping the receiver of the gift helps the giver likewise. Financial prowess can certainly fertilize rapid growth in income
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