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

Hello David. Communication in business is such an important factor to consider. Whilst some people love live chat, others do not. Some love email, some do not. And so it goes on. There are just so many ways to communicate these days with all of the social networks, email, chat etc. selecting one avenue of communication to suit everyone is difficult.

Myself, I don’t like live chat to communicate with someone I don’t know or someone that is very new to my team. I might be encouraged to use live chat after a member has been in my team a while and we have “got to know one another” however before using it I would make an email request and ask them if they would like to communicate in this way.

I choose to communicate with my team with the PSA Mailer, CSA Mailer and Genealogy for the other Generations. I have a website with I upload hints and tips and list some of my own achievements and detail how I reached them. Having your own website is, in my opinion, a very important way of building your SFI business and a great communication tool.

I have found that people love to surf the internet and visiting a website where they can find out things about SFI is a great form of communication. You can have a page dedicated to messages which is a big help.

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Hello David. Communication in business is such an important factor to consider. Whilst some people love live chat, others do not. Some love email, some do not. And so it goes on. There are just so many ways to communicate these days with all of the social networks, email, chat etc. selecting one avenue of communication to suit everyone is difficult.

Myself, I don’t like live chat to communicate with someone I don’t know or someone that is very new to my team. I
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Affiliate since: 08/29/2023, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Osaro's 206 other Ask SC answers

Effective communication is important in order to assist, guide and mentor you team and lack of it may result in misinterpretation of your message and therefore not achieving its objective, because the recipients may respond as unintended by you. I identified some ways to communicate in an effective way below:

1. Ensure you send mails that enunciate the benefits rather than just spending, otherwise you may be seen as been exploitative.

2. Be very responsive to their questions and concerns by acting on a timely and consistent way, without delay.

3. Be very polite and professional, and treat them like your partners instead of your workers or employees.

4. Desist from pushing hard if your guidance is disregarded, otherwise your team may feel disrespected and undue interference or that you are high handed.

5. Avoid sounding too negative in order not to demotivate your team. Instead of saying ;you will not succeed in this business if you do not have a standing order' while not say 'standing order comes with a lot of benefits like.....'.

6. Your communication should not loose track of praising achievers and encouraging non achievers. For example instead of saying 'you are not putting in effort in your business' while not say 'I have noticed you missed some actions recently, is there anyway I can be of help?'.

7. Though we emphasize duplication, but this does not mean you should 'clone' your team because everyone is different and there is no way they can be you, so take note of the different make up in your team and where necessary, use different communication styles accordingly.

8. It may not be easy but try as much as possible to use clear, simple and concise language, and to avoid using words or phrases that are subject to misinterpretation.

9. Read or listen to your communication yourself and assume you are the recipient in order to access the impact before you send it out.

To conclude, please do not inform to deform, but inform to reform the deform in order to give it a form.
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Effective communication is important in order to assist, guide and mentor you team and lack of it may result in misinterpretation of your message and therefore not achieving its objective, because the recipients may respond as unintended by you. I identified some ways to communicate in an effective way below:

1. Ensure you send mails that enunciate the benefits rather than just spending, otherwise you may be seen as been exploitative.

2. Be very responsive to their questions
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Affiliate since: 01/22/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Tanya's 15 other Ask SC answers

This is an excellent question, which may seem simple to answer by some. SFI has developed its “Own Power Tools Settings for Communicating Effectively with Affiliates/TEAM Members.” There are various Articles on Effective email writing which includes, but not limited to Weekly Newsletters, TIPS, Motivational letters, PSA and CSA Specific e-mails. If you are Not a Great Writer, these Tools are extremely valuable.You can find this section (3) different ways via the Affiliate Center, otherwise known as our homepage, or as I call it, the “Center of Our SFI Campus.”

GoTo Your To-Do-List Red Tab- Scroll ¾ of the way down and click on your PSA/CSA/Genealogy Report Tool
GoTo Your “Hot Spots Bar [blue] and click on your Genealogy Page Link
GoTo Your Power Tools Bar [blue] and click on your Genealogy Page Link

Each of these Steps will bring you to Your Genealogy Page; Once you have arrived here you have the Options of Communicating with Your PSAs, CSAs, or ALL at Once. You want to get in the habit of placing All Contact Information at the Base of your letters. In other words, sign your name, your credentials, then add your Social Media Information so your TEAM can locate you in other ways. One major factor we MUST remember as Leaders, Our company is International, hence the need to utilize all technologically advanced system possible to Communicate Effectively.

Twitter
Facebook
Google+
Tumblr
Skype
SFI Chat (Yellow Bubble appears next to AFF Name when online)
Google Hangouts
Stream
Leadership Page

One Major issue I have found thus far is lack of “Personal emails being Active, or Confirmed Registered within our SFI site”. In order to effectively communicate we all must have a Constant, Good, Working email. Now, SFI does have its own internal email system, but as a Newbie it may take time to locate this email, then you're missing out on valuable information!
Another area of concern, lack of Response from Affiliates, so try not to be discouraged if you do not hear back from your group of AFF. The “Workers/Movers will respond, either by email, or by Action.” So, continue to aspire, never give up, remember that Rome was Not Built in One Day, Neither will this Business! You will succeed, Lead your TEAM they will FOLLOW!
One last note, Express the importance of a Valid email address, this is almost as important, if not more imperative than a fantastic image of yourself on your Web Page! Just be yourself, check out the VP Ledger, send E-cards, because even the tiniest detail or thought will make the biggest difference in an AFF decision to Stay or Go, whether its a PSA or a CSA, I put just as much effort in!


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This is an excellent question, which may seem simple to answer by some. SFI has developed its “Own Power Tools Settings for Communicating Effectively with Affiliates/TEAM Members.” There are various Articles on Effective email writing which includes, but not limited to Weekly Newsletters, TIPS, Motivational letters, PSA and CSA Specific e-mails. If you are Not a Great Writer, these Tools are extremely valuable.You can find this section (3) different ways via the Affiliate Center, otherwise
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Affiliate since: 08/16/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Vijayan's 63 other Ask SC answers

Here's my opinion:-

1. Emails
In SFI world, communication via email remains potent. It will enable you to pass messages to members of your team without pulling them out of their work stations.

2. Use Presentations
Some people grasp messages easily when pictures and sounds are involved. Using presentations like Microsoft Power Point to communicate with your team will give them the opportunity to refer back to it if they aren’t clear about certain things. You can prepare your own presentation about SFI/TripleClicks business that will help.

3. Use Simple Words
The truth is that everybody cannot be on same page when it comes to vocabulary. Therefore, to be effective in your communications with your team members, use words that can be easily understood. When ambiguous words are used, you can be misunderstood and/or waste precious time having to explain yourself. We have team members from across the world and this warrants usage of simple words.

4. Avoid Unnecessary Repetition
If you want your team members to take you serious, never sound like a broken record and don’t beat a dead horse. Tell your team members what you want them to know or do and ask them if they are clear about it. If they are not, only then do you repeat what you have said. Do not just copy and forward emails to your genealogy, ensure the message is clear and any lay man can understand.

5. Encourage Feedback
Don’t just talk and walk away. Give room for feedback so that you can measure the effectiveness of your style of communication and usage of words. It will also afford you the privilege of knowing if your message was well understood. Though it is understood, we have many inactive SFI affiliates who do not bother to check email and respond. Let’s keep trying as it doesn’t cost us :-)
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Here's my opinion:-

1. Emails
In SFI world, communication via email remains potent. It will enable you to pass messages to members of your team without pulling them out of their work stations.

2. Use Presentations
Some people grasp messages easily when pictures and sounds are involved. Using presentations like Microsoft Power Point to communicate with your team will give them the opportunity to refer back to it if they aren’t clear about certain things. You can prepare
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Affiliate since: 01/14/2013, Power Rank: 576 | Read Sule's 287 other Ask SC answers

Because of the high premium SFI places on communication as a very effective tool in business, it provides very many channels and opportunities for affiliates to communicate. SFI even rewards periodic communication with very valuable VersaPoints. The commonest ways available to communicate with your team in SFI are:

- SFI Mailer.
- Chat room.
- Direct Email.
- Stream posts.
- Forum posts.
- A2A messages.
- Telephone.

These communication ways have their own advantages and drawbacks depending on what the communicator wants to achieve. From my nearly 2 years experience in SFI, I believe SFI Mailer is the most effective way to communicate with your team. Here are my reasons:

1. All mailer messages are delivered without fail.
2. You get rewarded with valuable VersaPoints periodically if you use Mailer messaging.
3. It is FREE to use and therefore cost effective.
4. Mailer messages do not get delivered into spam boxes.
5. It provides the recipients opt-out options thereby respecting their privacy.
6. Even if not yet opened the recipients know the messages are from SFI.
7. One message can get to all your CSAs and PSAs no matter the number instantly.
8. It is a most suitable way to communicate with a very large number of persons.
9. It respects and values the privacy of recipients.
10. It is very convenient and easy to use.
11. You can store all Mailer messages for reference and recall.

From the above, I can confidently say that SFI Mailer is the most effective way to communicate with your team in this business.

Best wishes.


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Because of the high premium SFI places on communication as a very effective tool in business, it provides very many channels and opportunities for affiliates to communicate. SFI even rewards periodic communication with very valuable VersaPoints. The commonest ways available to communicate with your team in SFI are:

- SFI Mailer.
- Chat room.
- Direct Email.
- Stream posts.
- Forum posts.
- A2A messages.
- Telephone.

These communication ways have
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Jennie's 147 other Ask SC answers

Communication is key in any relationship, communicating with your SFI affiliates is no different. Fortunately SFI has provided us with Free Tools for easy communication with the affiliates on our team.

For effective use of these tools we will need to communicate regularly and honestly. Offer help and show interest in the team members.

A welcome letter to a PSA or CSA on becoming an affiliate is nice. Introduce yourself, state your position and offer your help.

Send eCards with quick reminders or tips. There are several categories of eCards.
Send educational newsletters out once per week using the Team Mail, for this you get 30 VP each week.

Publish your leadership page, blog and biography-keep it up-to-date. Put a link to your leadership page in all your newsletters to them.

-Refrain from being pushy or overbearing.
-Don't be a boss, but be a buddy.
-Don't tell them how to run their business
-Don't send them too many emails
-Respond to their questions or inquiries without delay.
-Send them words of inspiration to motivate

Hope this helps.
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Communication is key in any relationship, communicating with your SFI affiliates is no different. Fortunately SFI has provided us with Free Tools for easy communication with the affiliates on our team.

For effective use of these tools we will need to communicate regularly and honestly. Offer help and show interest in the team members.

A welcome letter to a PSA or CSA on becoming an affiliate is nice. Introduce yourself, state your position and offer your help.

Send
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Affiliate since: 02/16/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Philippus's 100 other Ask SC answers

There are various ways to communicate with your team, whether it’s with your team as a whole or one on one.

If you want to communicate with your team as a whole you can use the Team Mail at your Genealogy or your PSA or CSA Mailer, or Stream Post or you can send out a newsletter. You can also engage in Group Chat on Facebook. It all depend on what you want to convey to them as a whole. Here the Team Mail work the best.

If you want to communicate with them one on one to convey a more personalized message, the options you have available to you are SFI IM chat or live chat on Facebook, SFI Mail or E-mail, E-cards, calling by phone, skype, etc. According to me the best option to try would be SFI IM chat if both of you are online at the same time. Otherwise E-cards proof to be the best.

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There are various ways to communicate with your team, whether it’s with your team as a whole or one on one.

If you want to communicate with your team as a whole you can use the Team Mail at your Genealogy or your PSA or CSA Mailer, or Stream Post or you can send out a newsletter. You can also engage in Group Chat on Facebook. It all depend on what you want to convey to them as a whole. Here the Team Mail work the best.

If you want to communicate with them one on one to convey
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Affiliate since: 06/07/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Christine's 9 other Ask SC answers

The most effective way to communicate with your team is to first of all make sure you already have a Welcome letter in place, to greet your new PSA's and CSA's. This letter will automatically be seen by them on their Homepage as an alert. You can create this letter by going to your Hot Spots tab and clicking on the Versa Ledger. You can also, find it under your Account tab. There is a standard letter you can use or you can create one of your own. In this letter I use links to how to get started and links to the benefits and compensations of SFI.

The other way to communicate to your team is through Team letters, which can be found by accessing your genealogy report. Using this report you can send your team individual letters or you can send a letter to all of your down line in one email.

I like to also, send the E-Cards with encouragements on how they are doing and with links to how to improve their recruiting results. For example a link to purchasing a S builder or PSA to go, if they are challenged to marketing themselves. With these products you can tell them how their own team will grow.

You can also, send Congratulation and Tip E-Cards. By communicating this way, you are letting them know that you are there to help and support them. You can access these Cards by clicking on their picture and just below it will say "send card".

The other thing you can do to communicate, is to use the Stream Tab. Here you can write a brief message and send it to your team by clicking on "Post". You can do this up to three times a week and you will also, receive one VP each time you do.

Another effective way to communicate with your team is to send them a link to your Leadership page. If you haven't already set up one, just go to your Hot Spots tab and click on Leadership Page. Here you can write a Blog, set-up a Co-Op and several other information pages. And by doing this you will inspire and encourage your team!


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The most effective way to communicate with your team is to first of all make sure you already have a Welcome letter in place, to greet your new PSA's and CSA's. This letter will automatically be seen by them on their Homepage as an alert. You can create this letter by going to your Hot Spots tab and clicking on the Versa Ledger. You can also, find it under your Account tab. There is a standard letter you can use or you can create one of your own. In this letter I use links to how to get started
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Communication is not just 'message sent', but 'message received and understood'. You can be the best orator in the world, but if nobody is listening to you, you are wasting your time. So to communicate effectively, you need to engage your team, make them want to read what you are writing, or listen to what you are saying.

To do this, you need to communicate with your team regularly, openly and honestly.

By communicating regularly, I mean send out regular team emails, as well as individual emails to your movers. Respond to any individual emails received as quickly as you can, and make sure you answer any questions asked. If you don't know the answer right away, do some research. If you think that is going to take some time, tell them that, so they don't think you are ignoring them. By researching the answer, both of you learn.

By communicating openly, I mean make your emails personal. Relate your own experiences, or if you don't have any experience yourself, tell them that, and share something you have learned from your sponsor, co-sponsor, or up-line. The more you open up to them, the more likely they are to open up to you, and the more they open up, the more receptive they will be to your advice and guidance.

By communicating honestly, I mean don't claim to be something you are not. I am not a guru by any stretch of the imagination, and I don't live in a mansion, or drive a flashy sports car. But I do make a good living online, and I offer to help my team reach that level, or point them in the direction of others who are more successful, if their ambitions are greater than that.

Hope this helps.




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Communication is not just 'message sent', but 'message received and understood'. You can be the best orator in the world, but if nobody is listening to you, you are wasting your time. So to communicate effectively, you need to engage your team, make them want to read what you are writing, or listen to what you are saying.

To do this, you need to communicate with your team regularly, openly and honestly.

By communicating regularly, I mean send out regular team emails, as well
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ronelle's 268 other Ask SC answers

There are several options available, some more preferable than others. If you like, Skype is one way. Watch for them in your movers list or genealogy, when little chat bubble is yellow, they are online, you can initiate a conversation more or less live that way.

One of the easiest will be through your leadership page, or Stream posts. These would be good for snippets of information for all your downline.

Use your movers list to send e-cards with helpful tips, or ask them why you haven't seen them online recently, are they having problems you can help with, etc. E-cards enable you to make individual contacts, talking to that specific affiliate. Use their email contacts for even more individual help when needed.

Team mails (to both PSAs and CSAs) reaches your entire group for general bolstering of morale, information they will all benefit from, etc.

Most important to remember is being consistent with your team mails and stream posts. You want your team to KNOW you have their best interests on your mind, and you want to share anything helpful with them.

Let them know you have an "open door" policy - they can contact you anytime for your help with their new business.

Don't bother them every day, but have something available for them to see within SFI that comes from you whenever they go seeking.

Best wishes to your success!:))...


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There are several options available, some more preferable than others. If you like, Skype is one way. Watch for them in your movers list or genealogy, when little chat bubble is yellow, they are online, you can initiate a conversation more or less live that way.

One of the easiest will be through your leadership page, or Stream posts. These would be good for snippets of information for all your downline.

Use your movers list to send e-cards with helpful tips, or ask them why
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