Affiliate since: 10/25/2010, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Laurie's 53 other Ask SC answers

Since I have signed up for - and been taken for a ride by - many online businesses, I would say that there is almost no comparison.

There are some good programs out there, please don't get me wrong. Some cost money and some don't. Some are easier to succeed at and other aren't.

SFI is unique in it's own way. It's really about the only program that I've run across that doesn't require you to buy something or pay a monthly fee.

SFI is constantly making changes and upgrades to it's multiple programs - and gives them to us for free! It really is amazing to me when I see other affiliates who say "why can't we have this or that" when in actuality we are already getting an abundance of things we need to succeed.

This includes training, marketing, web hosting, products, games and more. We even get to share the profits. The CEO is more involved in all aspects of the program than I have ever seen and the Support system is outstanding.

I don't know of any other program on the entire internet that even comes close to giving it's affiliates so much and I count myself blessed.
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Since I have signed up for - and been taken for a ride by - many online businesses, I would say that there is almost no comparison.

There are some good programs out there, please don't get me wrong. Some cost money and some don't. Some are easier to succeed at and other aren't.

SFI is unique in it's own way. It's really about the only program that I've run across that doesn't require you to buy something or pay a monthly fee.

SFI is constantly making changes and
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Affiliate since: 04/28/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Elsie's 8 other Ask SC answers

Having had quite a lot of experience with other online businesses, I think I can answer this from both my 'heart' and from actual knowledge.
Firstly - I would have to say that there are very few other online businesses with such a welcoming, friendly community of like-minded people. We are all here to help each other and there is plenty of advice and direction from other members and from the actual SFI information pages.
Secondly - I believe that the training here is exemplary. There is not a lot of 'hype' that promises much but delivers very little. Everything that the new affiliate is promised is here - provided he/she is willing to work to achieve success.
Thirdly - I don't know of any other sites that are completely FREE to join! I do know of at least one other site that is probably as good as SFI, but it charges a monthly fee which is not always easy to find if you are cash-strapped to start with!
Fourthly - SFI is VERY different due to the games, competitions and fun badges that we can earn. I believe that this spirit of friendly competition is one of the reasons for SFI's amazing success.
Fifthly - whilst the TripleClicks selling platform has similarities to eBay and Amazon, the biggest difference is the links back to SFI, which make the whole program extremely unique and very, very powerful.
And last but not least, the addition of an MLM-type of growth/reward/compensation plan means that there is nothing else quite like SFI. I believe that SFI has the best features of all the good online marketing programs but it is always free and (with a lot of hard work and initiative) it would be possible to start making an income with very little expenditure.
Like everything in life - the more you put in, the more you get out!
Hope this helps :-)
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Having had quite a lot of experience with other online businesses, I think I can answer this from both my 'heart' and from actual knowledge.
Firstly - I would have to say that there are very few other online businesses with such a welcoming, friendly community of like-minded people. We are all here to help each other and there is plenty of advice and direction from other members and from the actual SFI information pages.
Secondly - I believe that the training here is exemplary. There
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Affiliate since: 12/18/2011, Power Rank: 63 | Read Manohar's 240 other Ask SC answers

Hello Geoffery

Good question. Why we need to join only SFI and not any other online business? The basic reason is SFI is a unique business and stands apart from other online businesses in many ways.

There are many differences, let me enumerate them below:

1. The SFI (Strong Future International) business is one among the oldest surviving business. It started in 1998 with one product. Now it sells about 80,000+ products online.

2. Most of the online businesses sell their own products but do not allow you to sell your products. SFI sells its product on TripleClicks.com and also allow you sell your own products via TripleCLicks and ECA (e-Commerce Associate Program).

3. SFI offers you 45% Direct Commissions on your sales and sales by your personally sponsored affiliates which is among the highest in the world.

4. SFI is a Legacy Income based that means you can transfer it to your family member after building it up at any time. This provision is generally not permitted in other online programs.

5. Most of the online programs vanish or change to another business whereas SFI been online for the last 17 years and will continue to be always online.

6. Most of the online businesses pay you for your work but SFI pays you to many generations of your downline depending upon your Leadership Rank.

7. The best support system is available to all SFI affiliate through Forum and Support Tickets 24x7x365 days which is unseen in other online businesses.

Hope it helps to answer your question, Mr Geofferey !

Have a Nice Day,

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Hello Geoffery

Good question. Why we need to join only SFI and not any other online business? The basic reason is SFI is a unique business and stands apart from other online businesses in many ways.

There are many differences, let me enumerate them below:

1. The SFI (Strong Future International) business is one among the oldest surviving business. It started in 1998 with one product. Now it sells about 80,000+ products online.

2. Most of the online businesses
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I am not sure you can compare SFI to any other online business. I have certainly never came across another business that offers so much for FREE.

When I say FREE I am talking about money. This is where the big difference lies.

Many other sites promise that you can sit back and become a millionaire - IF you pay a start-up fee or a handling fee or administration fee or whatever they call it. OR you will get rich if you pay your fee and then follow the step by step instructions. If the money does not roll in it is because you did not follow the instructions or because you only purchased the 1st level but if you purchase the next level you will see results - and so they waste your time and they are happy to take your money and blame you if you do not make money (their system is foolproof of course!!) Often you can never even get hold of them again once you paid your money - even when they have a money back guarantee. Some even offer you this great kit for only $1.00 (or any small amount) but in the smallest print they tell you that they will take $500 from you every month for a year if you do not return their kit within 7 days. Ever try to return a kit within 7 days? It is not happening.

SFI is FREE. No starter kits, no admin fees, no training material you have to pay for, no handling fees. You set your own pace, work for yourself - not for a company or a boss. There is so much information and study material you can absorb it like a sponge. You can learn as much or as little as you like. I believe knowledge is power so I would say - grab this opportunity and learn as much as you can. The more you know the more you can apply it to build your business.

Is SFI really totally free? No. You have to invest your time, effort, hopes and dreams and if it is at all possible some money. You can do it without money and with more time and effort and patience or with money and make it a little easier. You also get help and guidance from real people, you can log a ticket that is actually actioned and you get answers to your questions.

I searched the internet for opportunities, burned my fingers - until I found SFI. I joined SFI in January 2014. I have no money and not as much time as I would like to have BUT I am still here. That says a lot. For me the difference is that SFI managed to satisfy my thirst for knowledge while giving me the opportunity to build my own business without risk.


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I am not sure you can compare SFI to any other online business. I have certainly never came across another business that offers so much for FREE.

When I say FREE I am talking about money. This is where the big difference lies.

Many other sites promise that you can sit back and become a millionaire - IF you pay a start-up fee or a handling fee or administration fee or whatever they call it. OR you will get rich if you pay your fee and then follow the step by step instructions.
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 44 | Read Mar's 582 other Ask SC answers

To answer your question, I’m going to present the uniqueness of SFI so that you can clearly see the big difference when comparing to other online businesses.

I wasn’t very much active when I first joined SFI. I didn’t understand the business concept and with very little knowledge about the Internet, I have no idea how to sponsor. I didn’t know what I was getting into when I joined. I was attracted with the ad “How to earn a six figure income?” I immediately signed up, because it was free. I remained inactive for several years; nevertheless I maintain my EA status. I was just logging in from time to time to check on the latest SFI news. Meanwhile I have joined other online businesses. In my experience, all of those online businesses require membership fees and you have to buy different kinds of product packages for you to promote online. That didn’t work out for me. I kept logging in once in a while at SFI and I saw gradual but significant changes with the creation of TripleClicks. That made me curious to find out more until I found myself consistently logging in at the SFI affiliate center.

Now in my 13th year with SFI, I’m well-pleased and honored to share the following uniqueness of SFI:

- SFI stand above other online businesses in regards to network marketing in a true sense.

Network marketing is very definitely a relationship business. In business sales and revenue matters. Money make the world turn and in order to get money, you need sales. However, sales is not everything. Sales may just go that far but for relationship, it goes a long, long way.

Through my experience with SFI, I have learned that relationship building is all about quality and not quantity. In my dealings with my team members, I always put emphasis on providing value, to help others more than just the ‘make money online’ part. SFI provides the platform to achieve building relationship that goes a long, long way.

This is a unique experience for me which I couldn’t find from other online businesses. Most of the business opportunities out there are focus only on making money.

- Build friendship through SFI Forum

I have seen often times when someone announces that he/she is leaving SFI for whatever reason, most of us would say don’t go. Most of us experience and feel a sense of belonging here in SFI. A sense of belonging increases meaningfulness of life. It’s very encouraging to have a firsthand experience of the friendliness of affiliates helping others in their challenges with business and life.

- Ask SC provides questions and answers about building your SFI business. SFI business owners share their experiences providing important tips to the SFI community.

- Other communication tools such as a2a and SFIM chat further encourage all SFI business owners to connect and share their expertise. We can choose and add friends through these unique tools to share our knowledge and also to edify one another.

- We can also have fun while doing our business through the EZ games.

Our SFI President and CEO Mr. Gery Carson is a pioneer in putting together real home business opportunity for people from all spectrum of life and building long lasting relationship in SFI community worldwide. This is unprecedented.

Can you find from other online businesses that offer everything you need to drive your business to success? With SFI you control your pace of growing your business. I’m very glad today that despite facing insurmountable challenges, I didn’t give up.

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To answer your question, I’m going to present the uniqueness of SFI so that you can clearly see the big difference when comparing to other online businesses.

I wasn’t very much active when I first joined SFI. I didn’t understand the business concept and with very little knowledge about the Internet, I have no idea how to sponsor. I didn’t know what I was getting into when I joined. I was attracted with the ad “How to earn a six figure income?” I immediately signed up, because
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Affiliate since: 08/29/2023, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Osaro's 206 other Ask SC answers

I will attempt to answer this question with regards to SFI’s quality and how it surpasses other similar businesses:

1. Unlike other similar businesses where there is just one way to earn income, SFI has five; direct commission, co-sponsor commission, SFIPPA, ECA royalties and TC Executive Pool.

2. SFI is free to join and does not mandate you to buy anything, whereas, some other similar online programs require initial deposit and/or to make sales/purchases.

3. SFI provides free personalised website, including free maintenance to effectively operate your business.

4. SFI provides free training and resources to support you in getting started and progressing. However, in some other similar organisation this is not free because you may be required to but membership or beginners kit.

5. SFI offers opportunity to members to share from the company overall sales every month (TC Executive Pool) as well as continuous residual income, whereas some similar organisations offer commission only from your sales or referrals.

6. SFI has a simple and easy to understand compensation plan in such a way that there is transparency in the process. However, some other similar organisations’ compensation plan is very complicated and confusing in such a way that it does not provide clarity and transparency in the process.

7. SFI has succession plan in place so that if any member is incapacitated or dies, his/her beneficiary can take ownership of the business. In some other similar organisations, the businesses of their members die and incapacitate with them, resulting in the lost of business and all incomes.

8. SFI has a track record of about 17 solid years in business (30 years for SFI's parent company) without serious blemish or scandal, which is an indication of an invaluable experience, high business integrity and rock solid professionalism, whereas many similar businesses lack such records because they are inexperience, fraught with scandals and unprofessional conducts.

To conclude, I will just add that this does not mean that SFI is a perfect business, so it also has some ups and downs consistent with some other successful organisations, however, SFI’s light shines more brightly than several other similar organisations.

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I will attempt to answer this question with regards to SFI’s quality and how it surpasses other similar businesses:

1. Unlike other similar businesses where there is just one way to earn income, SFI has five; direct commission, co-sponsor commission, SFIPPA, ECA royalties and TC Executive Pool.

2. SFI is free to join and does not mandate you to buy anything, whereas, some other similar online programs require initial deposit and/or to make sales/purchases.

3. SFI
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Affiliate since: 01/14/2013, Power Rank: 722 | Read Sule's 287 other Ask SC answers

SFI is really a very unique business and it stands heads and shoulders above most online businesses of its kind. SFI compares favorably with similar businesses particularly in the following areas.

- You can participate in SFI free for as long as you want, with no obligation.
- You get your own personalized Website provided free (with free maintenance).
- You get personal mentors provided for free personal support & assistance.
- The Company handles all orders –payment, shipping, customer service for you.
- You can create substantial income giving away free stuff.
- SFI is marketable in every country worldwide (that is you can make money everywhere!).
- You need less than a dollar a day in sales to qualify for upper level income.
- SFI is a member of American Better Business Bureau
- SFI has been in business on the Internet for over 17 years.
- SFI provides extensive free training & resources to help you get started fast.
- You can share in company-wide sales/commissions every month.
- You can earn ongoing, residual income from one-time sales.
- You have the potential to earn $100,000+ annually.
- There is support available 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week.
- You can earn unlimited override commissions down 12 levels.
- It is built from ground up for the Internet.
- You have tools provided for easy and free contact with your entire sales team.
- You can market virtually ANY product or service in the world.
- SFI has paid out millions of dollars in commissions.
- It pays out over 60% of revenues back in commissions.
- It provides extensive marketing tools so you can market how you like –online or off.
- SFI has own private-labeled products.
- It has over one million affiliates/distributors worldwide.
- SFI business and income can be willed to a family member.
- You can have your commission payable monthly in your country’s currency via ATM machines.

Please get cracking with your SFI business. Judging from the foregoing, you can see that you are in the very best business of its kind anywhere online. I do hope this answers your question.



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SFI is really a very unique business and it stands heads and shoulders above most online businesses of its kind. SFI compares favorably with similar businesses particularly in the following areas.

- You can participate in SFI free for as long as you want, with no obligation.
- You get your own personalized Website provided free (with free maintenance).
- You get personal mentors provided for free personal support & assistance.
- The Company handles all orders –payment,
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ronelle's 268 other Ask SC answers

I have worked with several online businesses in recent years, and absolutely NONE can hold a candle to SFI!!

There are no required fees to join, upgrade/improve your learning, advance to higher ranks. It is very slow progress without some investment, but it is NOT required, as all the others were that I joined. You can join for small amounts of money sometimes, but if you want the best help and training, then you have to pay a lot of money!

All of SFIs training is provided for free, all you have to do is read! Got a question? AskSC, Forum, and Support are readily and freely available to help resolve your issue. Marketing aids? SFI has those, too, many of them for free.

And instructions on how to use every tool SFI has available, and there are LOTS of them!!

Better question: How do other businesses compare to SFI? (Not well, I assure you!!)...
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I have worked with several online businesses in recent years, and absolutely NONE can hold a candle to SFI!!

There are no required fees to join, upgrade/improve your learning, advance to higher ranks. It is very slow progress without some investment, but it is NOT required, as all the others were that I joined. You can join for small amounts of money sometimes, but if you want the best help and training, then you have to pay a lot of money!

All of SFIs training is provided
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Affiliate since: 02/16/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Russell's 68 other Ask SC answers

Hi Geoffrey

You've asked an interesting question here and I suppose I'm one of the ones best qualified to answer because I've seen and often participated in just about all the others. SFI has them all beat by a country mile and that's why I've pulled out of just about everything else to devote my efforts completely with SFI. Some say 'don't put all your eggs in one basket' but I see SFI as a basket where I can place a lot of eggs without much worry.

"How does SFI compare to other online businesses?"

Many online business are flash in a pan. They show up and make a splash on the launch and then they often seem to fade into obscurity. SFI has stood the test of time on the web by being a growing concern for 17 years. I think that online years compare to bricks and mortar years nearly like dog years relate to human ones and 17x7 over a century. :-)

Online business also tend to concentrate on only one thing at a time. The exceptions like Google, Yahoo and SFI have become diverse because they only added new services after the other(s) were doing well. Now SFI is a number of excellent goodies like pricebenders, tripleclicks, eager zebra, PPA, and ECA rolled together. Add to that the vast assortment of commissionable items and you have a program that you can do almost anything and everything with.

So to answer your question in one final sentence I would have to say - "No other business can compare online to SFI because SFI beats them all the rest, hands down".
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Hi Geoffrey

You've asked an interesting question here and I suppose I'm one of the ones best qualified to answer because I've seen and often participated in just about all the others. SFI has them all beat by a country mile and that's why I've pulled out of just about everything else to devote my efforts completely with SFI. Some say 'don't put all your eggs in one basket' but I see SFI as a basket where I can place a lot of eggs without much worry.

"How does SFI compare
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Affiliate since: 11/14/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read VIVEK KUMAR A's 129 other Ask SC answers

SFI is a class apart and should not be belittled with comparisons, as no other company stands anywhere in front of SFI in the business.

It is in true sense a global company providing an opportunity to set up an income stream for years to come.

Salient features that contribute towards making it a pearl are:

1. Free Website for use and to promote your business
2. There is no compulsion of buying or purchasing, your membership continues.
3. Support, forum, a2a friends, sponsor and co-sponsor all act as your mentors to grow your business and clear your hurdles.
4. Company handles all orders –payment, shipping, customer service for you
5. It has the best training material to excel in your business.
6. It provides best marketing aids and methods free to promote your business.
7. It provides you a share to boost your income, in all sales it makes worldwide.
8. Can market virtually ANY product or service in the world from one platform and you can earn from there, too.
9. The business and income can be willed to a family member
10. Commissions can be paid in any currency through an ATM.
11. Willingness of management to improve and provide best possible features for its affiliates and
12. Above all the security and safety features that put it in different league altogether.

All these factors has helped the company to be their in the business for 17 plus years. These are real testimonies that one should look forward to and realize the fact that it is incomparable.

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SFI is a class apart and should not be belittled with comparisons, as no other company stands anywhere in front of SFI in the business.

It is in true sense a global company providing an opportunity to set up an income stream for years to come.

Salient features that contribute towards making it a pearl are:

1. Free Website for use and to promote your business
2. There is no compulsion of buying or purchasing, your membership continues.
3. Support, forum,
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