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

Remind affiliates who have limited access to a computer that SFI can be a success without consistent use of the computer.

Consider the following ways that you may assist:

Provide flyers to those who may not be able to print them off but are able to post them in their respective communities,

Provide an "On Boarding" kit to affiliates which may include sample intro letters that they can reproduce to share with potential ECA program members,

Share ideas that can be used by affiliates which are "off line" marketing ideas such as using the Wave 3 program, X-cards, posters, ECA postcards etc

There are many ways to assist those who do not have access to a computer on a consistent basis - with SFI he/she will be able to benefit too.

There are no limits with SFI just possibilities.
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Remind affiliates who have limited access to a computer that SFI can be a success without consistent use of the computer.

Consider the following ways that you may assist:

Provide flyers to those who may not be able to print them off but are able to post them in their respective communities,

Provide an "On Boarding" kit to affiliates which may include sample intro letters that they can reproduce to share with potential ECA program members,

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Affiliate since: 03/13/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Smile's 6 other Ask SC answers

A good question.
To give my opinion, I would first categorise the phrase, "limited access" to refer to:
(1) Affiliates who may not own a computer of their own, but rely on borrowing either from family members or friends, or go to public library or Internet Cafe. So in this case they have limited permission (time) to use the computer.
(2) Affiliates who may have just a little knowledge of how to use a computer.

In the first category, you can only advice them to stick to the time they are usually allowed to use the computer, in order for them to remain in good books of the person(s) giving them the privilege to use their gadget. It's the same with those who go to the public library to access the computer. For those affiliates who use the Internet Cafe, what they can afford to invest here is the determining factor. They should stick to doing their SFI actions if they can't afford to pay for more hours of Internet.

In the second category, for the affiliates who are local to you and you can reach them, you could possibly organise to meet and do a presentation or hands on session(s) with them.

Or ask where the difficulties are, but stick to SFI. When they have availed you with what they need help in, go through them in a step by step based on the basics of what they need to know. Don't do everything for them. Guide them to know those basics and encourage them to always log in and continue to learn.
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A good question.
To give my opinion, I would first categorise the phrase, "limited access" to refer to:
(1) Affiliates who may not own a computer of their own, but rely on borrowing either from family members or friends, or go to public library or Internet Cafe. So in this case they have limited permission (time) to use the computer.
(2) Affiliates who may have just a little knowledge of how to use a computer.

In the first category, you can only advice them to
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Affiliate since: 04/13/2013, Power Rank: 2349 | Read Jennie's 147 other Ask SC answers

Let' s face it, being an affiliate at SFI is an online endeavour. Use of the computer and access to the Internet are mandatory, there is no other way.

Limited use of the computer can vary from only 1/2 hour per day to only once per week. It depends on the how much access the affiliates have altogether. In any case affiliates must use the computer.

I would say access to sign in and get the daily work done 7 days per week would be enough. If the affiliate still hasn't got enough access to complete the daily tasks, take
a look at the minimum he can do.

This is the minimum he /she would need to maintain any status, so advise him to:
-Set up a standing order for PSA's either PSA's to go or S.builder Co op. As many as would allow him to reach his goal for recruiting PSA's.
-Send the team mails once per week
-Post 3 stream messages per week
-Sign in at other times whenever he can so he can to grow
-Recruit through word of mouth or offline.

If access is still limited and these cannot be done, use of a public computer, a smart phone or that of a friend are alternatives.

He will not be able to:
-Bid at the auctions
-Play the games
-Read and post at the forum
-Read the ASk SC

You will not be able to do his work for him/her
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Let' s face it, being an affiliate at SFI is an online endeavour. Use of the computer and access to the Internet are mandatory, there is no other way.

Limited use of the computer can vary from only 1/2 hour per day to only once per week. It depends on the how much access the affiliates have altogether. In any case affiliates must use the computer.

I would say access to sign in and get the daily work done 7 days per week would be enough. If the affiliate still hasn't got
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Thanks for this question.

First of all, keep explaining to them that SFI business requires gathering of valuable VersaPoints to grow and succeed. This can be ensured only by performing all activities on a day to day basis. A Single day missed due to what so ever reasons, will prove to be dearly at the end of the month.

When you keep telling them this way, if they are serious about SFI Business they will certainly realize that they should some how find ways to log in to their SFI Account Every day. They will be able to plan their way of working so that they can manage to access a Computer and perform their Actions every day.

If they still find it difficult to access a Computer, the alternative is some how get a Smart Phone with internet connectivity. Most of the Internet Service Providers offer different types of internet packages to their users. These are quite affordable.

More over, at times when we buy a Smart Phone, it comes with a free internet usage for a certain period of time.

Today, most of the Smart Phones are available at very nominal prices. Hence, finding one with an affordable internet connectivity package, is not at all a problem.

Please motivate your affiliates to choose one such Smart Phone so that they will be able to perform all their SFI related activities every day without any difficulty.

Further, even if this not possible for any of your affiliates, please advise them to visit an Internet Cafe to perform their activities without any difficulty. These ICs are available at all Cities and finding one nearest to their Home/Office is not a tough task.

Where there is a will, there is a way.

In Life, nothing comes easy. Unless one sows a seed one will not reap. Unless one works one can not earn. Unless one puts efforts in his business one will not grow.

Conclusion:

SFI is an on line business and it warrants performing certain actions every day. Who ever wants to grow here should approach it like any other business, with all seriousness. So, please keep encouraging your affiliates through your inspirational performance and achievement so that they will be motivated to perform their activities on a day to day basis. They will find the " Means" to do it sooner than you expect.
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Thanks for this question.

First of all, keep explaining to them that SFI business requires gathering of valuable VersaPoints to grow and succeed. This can be ensured only by performing all activities on a day to day basis. A Single day missed due to what so ever reasons, will prove to be dearly at the end of the month.

When you keep telling them this way, if they are serious about SFI Business they will certainly realize that they should some how find ways to log in to their
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Affiliate since: 08/29/2013, Power Rank: 306 | Read Gilbert's 79 other Ask SC answers

What is the best way to help affiliates in my group who have limited access to a computer?

SFI is a great business to be in. BUT there are a few ESSENTIAL pieces of equipment that you need. You need a computer, a reliable internet connection, a smart phone for 24/7 connectivity and a bank account with a debit card.

If you don’t have these things you will need to get them. So you need a budget. How much will each cost to buy and what will be the monthly on-going costs?

Let me tell you what the approximate costs are in my country.

The cheapest new computer bought from the local computer shop would cost about US$300.00 (on sale). The monthly cost for an internet service would cost about US$20.00.

The cheapest new smart phone here will cost about US$50.00. And the monthly carrier fee would be about US$15.00.

A bank account is usually free to open but there is usually an annual fee for a debit card of about US$10.00. And some transaction fees will apply for sending funds overseas or receiving commissions. For instance the Payoneer MasterCard Debit Card charges US$20.00 for the card and US$2.00 per transaction to receive commissions into the account and a monthly service fee also of about US$2.00.

So, in summary, the costs to set up your SFI internet business with computer, smart phone and bank account is approximately US$400.00 and the monthly operating costs will be about approximately US$40.00.

The costs will be different in your country but you should be able to find out what they are.

And there are other options too: -

You could purchase your computer and smartphone from an ECA store. This is what we call transfer buying. Some offer free shipping and their prices could be quite competitive.

Or you could buy second hand, or get a loan to help you purchase them.

And you could try to win these items in a Pricebenders Auction. That would be the cheapest way to get them.

So, do your homework and then plan how you can purchase them.

Don’t despair if this seems like a huge amount of money. It may take you a long time to find the money to get these things. That doesn’t matter. Work at it. One day you will succeed.

It’s a bit similar to having to train for a job. Education costs can be high and it can take years to qualify. But we all do that, don’t we? So just do it. One day you will succeed. It will be worth the effort. SFI is a successful business. It can make all the difference to your future.

While you are saving up to buy a computer you will still want to keep your SFI business going. I have had this problem when I moved house, for several days I had no internet connection at home. So I did what I could to keep working on SFI each day. I used the free computer in the local library. That gave me up to two hours per day. I used my friend’s computer (but I could only do that for a short time). I used a computer at work, if I could get access to one (again I could only do that for a short time). And I used my smart phone.
So just do what you can. Make the best of any opportunities that you can find.

The great thing is that now you have a goal! And SFI will give you hope for the future. Don’t give up.

So, that’s the basics. But really, each affiliate’s circumstances are different. So get in touch with your sponsor and tell him what problems you are having. He should be able to give you advice and help you.

But you also need to show your sponsor that you are serious about your SFI business. So please do as much as you can in SFI each day. Show him that you are prepared to work because nothing is going to happen in SFI, whether you have a computer or not, unless you do.

In the past I have tried to help my downline, including my A2A friends, in any way I can. When they fall away I don’t know why because they haven’t told me.

So, never give up. There is a way. Keep trying.

God bless you.

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What is the best way to help affiliates in my group who have limited access to a computer?

SFI is a great business to be in. BUT there are a few ESSENTIAL pieces of equipment that you need. You need a computer, a reliable internet connection, a smart phone for 24/7 connectivity and a bank account with a debit card.

If you don’t have these things you will need to get them. So you need a budget. How much will each cost to buy and what will be the monthly on-going costs?

Let
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Affiliate since: 06/27/2013, Power Rank: 345 | Read James's 127 other Ask SC answers

Having limited access to a computer may mean that he/she does not own a computer desktop or a laptop. Or limited or no internet access computer? In my country, a fixed telephone line can be connected to a computer with a high speed modem to access to internet. If they have fixed telephone line at home, why not buy a desktop computer which is reasonably cheap and affordable?

Many countries have a few internet service providers through mobile service through smartphones. If they have smartphones, why not subscribe to internet service through which they can access to their SFI accounts?

Go to any cyber cafes in the town which provide internet service.

With an internet access smartphone, just go to any shopping or any eateries with wi-fi and get connected with internet.

Unless SFI allows the use of one computer(same IP) but two or different accounts, IDs and passwords, then one computer can be shared with affiliates in the same area.

We can show the way but lack of basic facilities available may not not them effectively.

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Having limited access to a computer may mean that he/she does not own a computer desktop or a laptop. Or limited or no internet access computer? In my country, a fixed telephone line can be connected to a computer with a high speed modem to access to internet. If they have fixed telephone line at home, why not buy a desktop computer which is reasonably cheap and affordable?

Many countries have a few internet service providers through mobile service through smartphones. If they have smartphones,
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Affiliate since: 06/07/2022, Power Rank: 3503 | Read Stella's 1 other Ask SC answers

I think the best way to help affiliates in your group with limited access to computer is first of all to let them know that there are mobile phones with internet features and data plans to access the internet from their local network providers. This will give them 24 hours internet access without using a computer. This will also give them enough time to do their tasks daily without being worried about using a computer.

I use my mobile android phone most times in the early hours of the day before 6am. I read my Launchpads and answer the questions and do many other things in the To-do-list. I continue again in the evening if I didn't finish and put in one or two hours before going to bed, because sometimes I might be very busy in the office or might not have access to the computer.

Secondly, planning their time and tasks before accessing the SFI home page is vital to those with limited access to computer. They can go to a public cyber café (e.g in Nigeria) and buy airtime for 1-3 hours and achieve their aim. But you must have a target of what you what to achieve per day and go straight to business without distractions since you are buying the airtime. Read the number of lessons/information planned and do the daily tasks and you will be able to achieve much even with limited access. Allocate time to each task and always check to see if you are within the limits. That way you will succeed.
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I think the best way to help affiliates in your group with limited access to computer is first of all to let them know that there are mobile phones with internet features and data plans to access the internet from their local network providers. This will give them 24 hours internet access without using a computer. This will also give them enough time to do their tasks daily without being worried about using a computer.

I use my mobile android phone most times in the early hours of
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Affiliate since: 12/06/2012, Power Rank: 231 | Read Elizabeth's 190 other Ask SC answers

As a sponsor your job is to provide assistance on how to build a successful business on SFI but you cannot provide a computer or internet access that affiliates do not have. Your affiliates have a few options when it comes to internet access for example here in the united states there are computers with internet access but the time limit is 45 minutes which only allows collecting daily versapoints but not much time for anything else. Cyber cafes I do not recommend because they cost allot of money but in my neighborhood there used to be a computer lab that allowed people a couple of hours of internet access from Monday through Friday but they already went out of business. The next option is to purchase a very affordable cellphone for maybe $70 bucks and $40.00 a month in internet service so they can log into SFI everyday and participate.

If you really want to know how you can help your downline then you can do allot of google searching for public places people can go to for low cost internet access for a few hours at a time. Also you can help them by providing them TCredits so that they can bid at the auctions to see if they can win a cellphone???? If one of your affiliates is a college student then their school should have a computer lab to access the internet.

So in my opinion the best solution is a cellphone with internet access. I know because that is what I did. I lost my internet service because I fell behind on payments so I saved up a little money and got me a low cost smartphone and I pay only $40.00 per month for my internet and phone service.

Cheers.
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As a sponsor your job is to provide assistance on how to build a successful business on SFI but you cannot provide a computer or internet access that affiliates do not have. Your affiliates have a few options when it comes to internet access for example here in the united states there are computers with internet access but the time limit is 45 minutes which only allows collecting daily versapoints but not much time for anything else. Cyber cafes I do not recommend because they cost allot of money
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Affiliate since: 07/16/2008, Power Rank: 520 | Read Olusola's 92 other Ask SC answers

Whilst it is a fact that you need a computer or a laptop to have full access to all the features of SFI Affiliate Center and TripleClicks; yet one can still help affiliates in one's group who have limited access to a computer.

Affiliates that have limited access to the computer can work from their Smartphones. Most of the tasks at the SFI Affiliate Center can be done on Smartphones. I do my daily tasks mostly from my Smartphone on weekends. He can also visit TripleClicks but may need to download PriceBenders Auctions software to have full access to auctions on phones.

The Affiliates would be told to utilize their limited access to the computer well by only doing tasks that cannot be done without the computer. Other things that can done elsewhere should not be done for optimal use of their access.

If the limited access to a computer means they do not have good access to Internet Cafe; then they should concentrate their advertising mostly using the offline methods. They can use: the print media, radio and television commercials, posters, article boards, handbills etc to advertise. He could organize seminars/workshops in prospecting.

They can do most of their follow up using their Smartphones. Features like WhatsApp, Palmchat, YouTube etc on the Smartphone are very helpful. He could also send and receive mails on internet enabled Smartphone. Telephone conversation can also help. If the downline are within his area, he could visit them to assist.

All of these would help him while ultimately planning to improve his efficiency by getting his own computer.







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Whilst it is a fact that you need a computer or a laptop to have full access to all the features of SFI Affiliate Center and TripleClicks; yet one can still help affiliates in one's group who have limited access to a computer.

Affiliates that have limited access to the computer can work from their Smartphones. Most of the tasks at the SFI Affiliate Center can be done on Smartphones. I do my daily tasks mostly from my Smartphone on weekends. He can also visit TripleClicks but may need to
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Affiliate since: 10/26/2013, Power Rank: 528 | Read Nafisa's 286 other Ask SC answers

Taking initiative is one of the requirements I expect my prospects to have. This is very important because it trains the affiliates to find solutions for such difficulties or constraints If you step in to help them out at this starting junction of their business, they will not work independently. It will be a lesson in itself to know which affiliate will work well under minimum guidance and I believe you should develop this characteristic in all your affiliates.

I would like to put myself in the shoes of the affiliates who have limited access to the computer and then decide the next step. Where I come from, there is no shortage of cyber cafes where affiliates can spend some time handling their business. Some such cafes are open after working hours and this can facilitate the affiliate's easy access to a computer. I have one affiliate who has a smart phone but there are certain tasks she can handle easily using a computer and she visits a cyber cafe close to her work place and home. I never asked her to.

This is why whenever I am recruiting or have advertised SFI, I ensure that I make it very clear that the affiliates should have access to the internet 24/7 and having a smart phone would help. For those affiliates who want to work, they will find a way to and not having a computer is not a deterrent at all, it only makes it easier.


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Taking initiative is one of the requirements I expect my prospects to have. This is very important because it trains the affiliates to find solutions for such difficulties or constraints If you step in to help them out at this starting junction of their business, they will not work independently. It will be a lesson in itself to know which affiliate will work well under minimum guidance and I believe you should develop this characteristic in all your affiliates.

I would like to put myself
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