Affiliate since: 12/06/2012, Power Rank: 231 | Read Elizabeth's 190 other Ask SC answers

Have you heard the saying? " If you want to learn you have to do it" Ok this may not be exactly the way it goes but I like to keep things simple. I have always heard this phrase repeatedly in my lifetime that if you want to learn a new language you have to speak it. So why should learning to be an entrepreneur be different?

In the rules of success it says leaders are readers but if you really want to be an entrepreneur you have to apply what you have learned whether it was taught to you by a mentor or you taught yourself by reading. It is not enough to store so much knowledge on your head if you don't start going out there and work with people such as advertising and selling or sponsoring affiliates and teaching them also how to be entrepreneurs because believe it or not you also learn as you are teaching others or being taught by someone with more experience than you.

An interesting fact is that learning to be an entrepreneur is no secret because allot of millionaires write books and even reveal their secrets but most people don't actually read the books or actually follow the advice that successful people tell them. So what I am saying is that learning is not about filling your brain with loads of information but putting into action a small amount of wisdom that has been given to them.

You have already spent time reading so now get out there and put your skills to use!

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Have you heard the saying? " If you want to learn you have to do it" Ok this may not be exactly the way it goes but I like to keep things simple. I have always heard this phrase repeatedly in my lifetime that if you want to learn a new language you have to speak it. So why should learning to be an entrepreneur be different?

In the rules of success it says leaders are readers but if you really want to be an entrepreneur you have to apply what you have learned whether it was
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Affiliate since: 04/13/2013, Power Rank: 2351 | Read Jennie's 147 other Ask SC answers

There are several ways to learn how to become a successful online entrepreneur. The best way will depend on your existing knowledge of the Internet and your experience as an entrepreneur.

I would say the best way for anyone is to learn from successful online entrepreneur themselves.

There are many at SFI who are successful outside and inside of SFI.
- Attend their Webinars
- Read their ebooks and books
- Listen to their stories
- Apply their tips for success

Do you homework:
- Keep up with advances in technology,
- Research what the trend is.

SFI is a successful online enterprise is it not?

SFI is keeping up with technology and although you are not SFI, you are an affiliate there, so pay close attention to the changes that are taking place. Utilize the tools and resources, both basic and advanced.

If you think the changes at SFI are not for success, think gain.

Hope this helps!
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There are several ways to learn how to become a successful online entrepreneur. The best way will depend on your existing knowledge of the Internet and your experience as an entrepreneur.

I would say the best way for anyone is to learn from successful online entrepreneur themselves.

There are many at SFI who are successful outside and inside of SFI.
- Attend their Webinars
- Read their ebooks and books
- Listen to their stories
- Apply their tips for success

Do
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Affiliate since: 01/16/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Jaykant's 2 other Ask SC answers

Succeeding as an entrepreneur takes hard work and persistence because, unfortunately, there is no business-startup fairy who magically bestows success on small businesses and their owners.
Hundreds of online articles and published books claim to know the secret of success in business, but for the most part, they boil down to the same major points.

Passion, perseverance and a positive attitude tend to set successful entrepreneurs apart. Cultivating these attributes requires an innate skill set and some tips to get started.

So here are the main items to take into consideration if you’re trying to develop a business platform. These elements constitute will support a smart strategy for any new enterprise:

1. Love what you do.

Passion is key to keeping a business strategy moving. Half-heartedness in an entrepreneurial endeavor will chip away at your drive to succeed. Perseverance is the one thing that’s guaranteed to move anything over time, whether it’s a person, a job or an entire company. Abraham Lincoln failed at most of his efforts until late in his life, but he never gave up.

2. Take baby steps.

Jumping all in is rarely ever successful. There are success stories about people who invested everything once and came out winners after six months or a couple years, but those are rare. Risk management is an essential factor in any startup, and balance is vital. You can absorb losses more easily if you take smaller risks in the beginning. Those will provide essential and productive lessons.

3. Learn from others.

Successful entrepreneurs often worked for others in their field of choice before striking out on their own. Spending a few years in the industry under an excellent mentor will provide a good launching pad. Learn from your predecessors’ mistakes and brainstorm about how to improve upon their model. Find someone willing to teach, and think about starting your business elsewhere when you leave.

4. Learn how to self-promote.

Confidence and a good elevator speech can take any pitch to the next level. The first marketing any company experiences comes from its founder. Spend time learning how to share your vision without coming across as “salesy.” Don’t be afraid to ask for the sale, but remember: the client is always the focus.

5. Constantly take action.

Entrepreneurs are movers and shakers. They can’t afford to analyze every detail or they’d never get anywhere. There is no place for procrastination in a startup. It’s a 24/7, no-vacation-or-sick-days kind of job that demands constant forward momentum. Make a brief assessment at every step and move on it. Trust your instincts.

6. Make a plan.

Read about successful businesses. Take in the wealth of knowledge that’s been provided by successful entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs and the personalities from Shark Tank. A successful business plan does not have to be a book. A 10-page plan is digestible yet long enough to include everything you need to start.

7. Build a reputation.

According to Brandi Bennett at hostgator, maintaining a blog on a well-hosted website, or volunteering your time and skills, shows instead of tells the community, and thereby builds expertise and trust.

8. It’s never too late to start.

Many successful entrepreneurs started later in life. J. K. Rowling (Harry Potter author), Julia Child (chef), and Sam Walton all started their wildly successful brands after they were comfortably along in their lives. Having the experience that comes with age can give you a unique outlook on your business. Life experiences bring depth that the most educated young adult, by his or her nature, is less able to foresee.

9. Build your "A team".

Finding the skill sets and attitudes that support the culture of the brand you want to promote will foster innovation and enhance your reputation. Include folks from outside the company for the people you rely on. That will start a free marketing chain reaction that can build confidence and revenue.

10. Be mindful of your attitude.

The attitude of the founder will set the tone for the business. Negativity, laziness and entitlement waste time and money while they tarnish your reputation. Success largely depends on making mistakes and accepting blame in stride. Owning up to and facing challenges head-on is what makes a mere business owner a leader.

ll the above tips are necessary for success, taking care of yourself mentally and physically is also imperative. Exercise, sleep and diet play a central role in ensuring you implement these policies successfully. All of them drive attitude, motivation and relationships.

triking a balance may take a while, but working toward this list as a goal for starting your company will make the difference. How an owner feels about progress and how quickly a business can be up and running -- and feeding that bottom line -- will swiftly feel the impact.

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Succeeding as an entrepreneur takes hard work and persistence because, unfortunately, there is no business-startup fairy who magically bestows success on small businesses and their owners.
Hundreds of online articles and published books claim to know the secret of success in business, but for the most part, they boil down to the same major points.

Passion, perseverance and a positive attitude tend to set successful entrepreneurs apart. Cultivating these attributes requires an innate
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Affiliate since: 08/15/2019, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Henry .A.'s 8 other Ask SC answers

Step 1: Find a need and fill it

Most people who are just starting out make the mistake of looking for a product first, and a market second.

To boost your chances of success, start with a market. The trick is to find a group of people who are searching for a solution to a problem, but not finding many results. The internet makes this kind of market research easy:

Visit online forums to see what questions people ask and what problems they're trying to solve.
Do keyword research to find keywords that a lot of people are searching, but for which not many sites are competing.
Check out your potential competitors by visiting their sites and taking note of what they're doing to fill the demand. Then you can use what you've learned and create a product for a market that already exists--and do it better than the competition.

Step 2: Write copy that sells

There's a proven sales copy formula that takes visitors through the selling process from the moment they arrive to the moment they make a purchase:

Arouse interest with a compelling headline.
Describe the problem your product solves.
Establish your credibility as a solver of this problem.
Add testimonials from people who have used your product.
Talk about the product and how it benefits the user.
Make an offer.
Make a strong guarantee.
Create urgency.
Ask for the sale.

Throughout your copy, you need to focus on how your product or service is uniquely able solve people's problems or make their lives better. Think like a customer and ask "What's in it for me?"
Step 3: Design and build your website

Once you've got your market and product, and you've nailed down your selling process, now you're ready for your small-business web design. Remember to keep it simple. You have fewer than five seconds to grab someone's attention--otherwise they're gone, never to be seen again. Some important tips to keep in mind:

Choose one or two plain fonts on a white background.
Make your navigation clear and simple, and the same on every page.
Only use graphics, audio or video if they enhance your message.
Include an opt-in offer so you can collect e-mail addresses.
Make it easy to buy--no more than two clicks between potential customer and checkout.
Your website is your online storefront, so make it customer-friendly.

Step 4: Use search engines to drive targeted buyers to your site

Pay-per-click advertising is the easiest way to get traffic to a brand-new site. It has two advantages over waiting for the traffic to come to you organically. First, PPC ads show up on the search pages immediately, and second, PPC ads allow you to test different keywords, as well as headlines, prices and selling approaches. Not only do you get immediate traffic, but you can also use PPC ads to discover your best, highest-converting keywords. Then you can distribute the keywords throughout your site in your copy and code, which will help your rankings in the organic search results.
Step 5: Establish an expert reputation for yourself

People use the internet to find information. Provide that information for free to other sites, and you'll see more traffic and better search engine rankings. The secret is to always include a link to your site with each tidbit of information.

Give away free, expert content. Create articles, videos or any other content that people will find useful. Distribute that content through online article directories or social media sites.
Include "send to a friend" links on valuable content on your website.
Become an active expert in industry forums and social networking sites where your target market hangs out.

You'll reach new readers. But even better, every site that posts your content will link back to yours. Search engines love links from relevant sites and will reward you in the rankings.
Step 6: Use the power of e-mail marketing to turn visitors into buyers.

When you build an opt-in list, you're creating one of the most valuable assets of your online business. Your customers and subscribers have given you permission to send them e-mail. That means:

You're giving them something they've asked for.
You're developing lifetime relationships with them.
The response is 100 percent measurable.
E-mail marketing is cheaper and more effective than print, TV or radio because it's highly targeted.

Anyone who visits your site and opts in to your list is a very hot lead. And there's no better tool than e-mail for following up with those leads.
Step 7: Increase your income through back-end sales and upselling

One of the most important internet marketing strategies is to develop every customer's lifetime value. At least 36 percent of people who have purchased from you once will buy from you again if you follow up with them. Closing that first sale is by far the most difficult part--not to mention the most expensive. So use back-end selling and up-selling to get them to buy again:

Offer products that complement their original purchase.
Send out electronic loyalty coupons they can redeem on their next visit.
Offer related products on your "Thank You" page after they purchase.

Reward your customers for their loyalty and they'll become even more loyal.

The internet changes so fast that one year online equals about five years in the real world. But the principles of how to start and grow a successful online business haven't changed at all. If you're just starting a small business online, stick to this sequence. If you've been online awhile, do a quick review and see if there's a step you're neglecting, or never got around to doing in the first place. You can't go wrong with the basics.
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Step 1: Find a need and fill it

Most people who are just starting out make the mistake of looking for a product first, and a market second.

To boost your chances of success, start with a market. The trick is to find a group of people who are searching for a solution to a problem, but not finding many results. The internet makes this kind of market research easy:

Visit online forums to see what questions people ask and what problems they're trying to solve.

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Affiliate since: 07/11/2014, Power Rank: 293 | Read Eugenia Adriana's 14 other Ask SC answers

As you know there are a lot to learn to become entrepreneurs. You have to learn many things and learn them quickly.
You can not become entrepreneurs with things that you know employees.

Being employed is the easiest thing. Every day do the same thing, you apply what you learn and what you hired.
To become a successful entrepreneur you need to study, to read, to exchange ideas with those who already have experience in terms of online entrepreneurship.
 Entrepreneurs who rises above others in the business world do the right thing, not just what they like.

Do what you have to do, even if you do not, it's a very important thing that makes the difference. That means that you may not like to study and learn about specific topics.
Remember that you should not be experts. Learn more and learn faster.
If you want to become an entrepreneur is good to have in mind that one of the most important things in business sales. Marketing and advertising are all sales-related fields. You have to learn how to sell a product that is the best way to highlight the benefits of a product. In SFI have available all necessary instruments to learn to do marketing and advertising, you only need to invest time in marketing and advertising activities, as well as learn more about these areas.
  Another important thing is to learn to relate with different people belonging to different cultures, with different business methods.
  As an entrepreneur you have to learn what to invest in, and how to earn money from this. For this you have to read to find information, to use every suggestion you receive from colleagues with experience, do not hesitate to ask.
Continue to develop yourself.
Albert Einstein said: "Man dies when he thinks that he has nothing to learn!"
 Be willing to sacrifice what you are for what you can become.
Often our lives (including mine) looks very nice on Facebook. But rarely do we post their sacrifices to have this life. Entrepreneurship gives you freedom. It gives you financial rewards that never dreamed when you were hired, but it also offers challenges and asks you to sacrifice. Be willing to make these sacrifices.
 Be disciplined. The major difference between those who dream of success and the success of daily living, is discipline.
Most people know exactly what to do to be healthy, to have a family life more beautiful, have a career or a successful business, but simply do not do these things. They lack discipline.
Discipline = do what you know you have to do even when you do not want to do.
 Do everything wholeheartedly. Do not do it for reward, do it for yourself, for your silence. Be a successful entrepreneur.
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As you know there are a lot to learn to become entrepreneurs. You have to learn many things and learn them quickly.
You can not become entrepreneurs with things that you know employees.

Being employed is the easiest thing. Every day do the same thing, you apply what you learn and what you hired.
To become a successful entrepreneur you need to study, to read, to exchange ideas with those who already have experience in terms of online entrepreneurship.
 Entrepreneurs who
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I have found that to learn how to become a successful on-line entrepreneur is to do two things:

1. Seek out on-line entrepreneurs who are successful - who have or do what you what to have or what you want to do and learn their strategies and find out what goals they have used along their business journey to get where they are currently today and what plans are in place to move forward in the next year, 3 years and even 5 years;

2. See out on-line entrepreneurs who were not successful - find out what happened to create their demise, what made he or she quit and what their plans were. Seek out what they did in their last year of on-line work and find out, if possible, what his or her plans, strategies and goals were.

It is best to do seek out both types of stories from on-line entrepreneurs so that you can learn what to do (success road map) and learn what not to do (failure road map). Learn both ways and then you will be in a better position to identify what will be harmful for your business thus you will focus on making business choices that will assist with your business growth and sustain your business.

To every event there is always more than 1 side to the situation so as business owners it is wise that we minimally learn 2 different stories to keep our minds sharp to follow through on strategies that make success.

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I have found that to learn how to become a successful on-line entrepreneur is to do two things:

1. Seek out on-line entrepreneurs who are successful - who have or do what you what to have or what you want to do and learn their strategies and find out what goals they have used along their business journey to get where they are currently today and what plans are in place to move forward in the next year, 3 years and even 5 years;

2. See out on-line entrepreneurs who were not successful
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Affiliate since: 09/17/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Cristina's 13 other Ask SC answers

Hi,
This is a very good question because this activity is the essence in SFI.
First of all you have to be the person who is not afraid to take risks. In the dictionary, this word is defined as it comes: " a person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit." So you don't have to be afraid to risk some money, to invest in your business, to invest in promoting your products, you have to be an action person and to work hard for your own business, to promote and to hire people, never give up, you have to be a visionary, to have the vision of your own business plan. The ones who never want to invest in their own business, are not entrepreneurs, are not business people, they will never have a successful business because quality stuff is never for free.
On the other hand you have to take decisions, to communicate with people , you have to be well informed and learn a lot about your business so you could teach your PSAs and support your CSAs and never be afraid to admit when you make mistakes.We all learn from mistakes, this is the only way we gain experience. So don't be afraid to write emails, you don't have to be a professional writer, just communicate what you have to say, support people, encourage them.
To make it shorter, there are 3 important fact we have to do: to invest , to communicate and to advertise.
Not all people are made to be entrepreneurs.
I just hope I managed to make you understand a little bit and I wish you great success in the future and for the 2016!

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Hi,
This is a very good question because this activity is the essence in SFI.
First of all you have to be the person who is not afraid to take risks. In the dictionary, this word is defined as it comes: " a person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit." So you don't have to be afraid to risk some money, to invest in your business, to invest in promoting your products, you have to be an action person and to work hard for your
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 45 | Read Mar's 582 other Ask SC answers

I believe the best way to learn online entrepreneurship is from successful entrepreneurs who have done something similar to what you dream of doing.  One must look at their qualities that made them successful entrepreneurs and develop the same qualities to become successful. In today's more fluid, innovation-based economy, the following set of entrepreneurial skills should be acquired to stay competitive and become successful online entrepreneur: critical thinking, persistence, adaptability, creativity and initiative. These are now the most important indicators of success in the 21st century economy. Fortunately, you can train and improve your skills in all of these areas.

Here are important traits that you need to develop to become a successful online entrepreneur:

- Passion

Most successful entrepreneurs follow comparable patterns and share similar basic characteristics. One of the most important attitudes of a successful entrepreneur is passion. Passion is key to keeping your SFI business strategy moving. Think and ask yourself why you have joined SFI in the first place. If you love helping people to become successful entrepreneurs then you can start cultivating this important attribute.

- Learn from people who have established themselves successfully.

Successful entrepreneurs often worked for others in their field of choice before striking out on their own. As they get trained they always make sure that they follow instructions from their mentors to its true intent. After spending a few years in the industry under an excellent mentor, which provide a good launching pad, they'll go on their own. Learn from your predecessors’ mistakes and brainstorm about how to improve upon their model.

- Learn how to self-promote.

Confidence and a good elevator speech can take any pitch to the next level. The first marketing any company experiences comes from its founder. Spend time learning how to share your vision without coming across as “salesy.” Don’t be afraid to ask for the sale, but remember: the prospect/customer is always the focus.

- Constantly take action.

Successful entrepreneurs are movers. They don't procrastinate. They focus on activities that demands constant forward momentum. They always have a clear overview of their list of priorities and are prepared to take actions accordingly.

- Investing on their self-education and keeping themselves up-to-date.

Successful entrepreneurs read about successful people and their businesses. They realized the importance of learning from the wealth of knowledge that's been provided by successful entrepreneurs such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, etc.

- What's your attitude?

Your attitude will set the tone for your business. Negativity, laziness and lack of discipline in implementing your strategic plan will waste your time and money and tarnish your reputation. Success largely depends on your attitude in dealing with failure/setbacks.. Owning up to and facing challenges head-on is what makes a mere business owner a leader.

Having the above tips, which are necessary for success is of no use if you neglect your health. Taking care of yourself mentally and physically is also imperative. Exercise, sleep and diet play a central role in ensuring you implement these policies successfully. All of them drive attitude, motivation and relationships.

Successful entrepreneurs tend to follow a structured, daily schedule of rising early, exercising and observing the regular daily meals.

We can learn a lot from successful entrepreneurs and apply their insights and attitudes in our own entrepreneurship.
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I believe the best way to learn online entrepreneurship is from successful entrepreneurs who have done something similar to what you dream of doing.  One must look at their qualities that made them successful entrepreneurs and develop the same qualities to become successful. In today's more fluid, innovation-based economy, the following set of entrepreneurial skills should be acquired to stay competitive and become successful online entrepreneur: critical thinking, persistence, adaptability,
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Affiliate since: 12/01/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ivana's 172 other Ask SC answers

I think it is the wish of everyone. The important thing is learning to read and learn lessons still have to be repeated over and over until the person actually learn to use your knowledge as well.
Very important is self-discipline, faith and really want to build your successful business. Never give up and always try to overcome all obstacles, particularly those inherent.
Daily fulfill their tasks and fulfill their obligations.
The important thing is to be credible and reliable, honest and very hardworking. Politely deal with people and be able to take advantage of everything here at SFI for this purpose has been completely established.
Easily said, but realize that it is the hard work that can happen to anyone even a hobby, but he still comes to marketing and hard work even from home. This is an advantage because you work where you want, when you want.
It is important to understand how SFI actually works best in your favor, how best to make money. Good luck.
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I think it is the wish of everyone. The important thing is learning to read and learn lessons still have to be repeated over and over until the person actually learn to use your knowledge as well.
Very important is self-discipline, faith and really want to build your successful business. Never give up and always try to overcome all obstacles, particularly those inherent.
Daily fulfill their tasks and fulfill their obligations.
The important thing is to be credible and reliable, honest
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Affiliate since: 10/07/2014, Power Rank: 252 | Read Alvin's 86 other Ask SC answers

Question:
"What's the best way to learn how to become a successful online entrepreneur?"


The best way to learn, is to follow the training guidelines which are delivered to each of us automatically.

There is not much to add after this.


Only other fact that hinders anyone from becoming successful with any business is discipline. Being able to spend the required amount of time with SFI is very important. Most will not be able to pass this test, while others will admit it to be difficult to work alone 4 - 8 hours a day, or more without some sort of monitoring support or supervision.

We must be open with our ads and make this very clear; "be able to work alone 4 - 8 hours a day"

This also has been covered for us. When in doubt, ask the Sponsor, or some other person in the upper link. It is also good to contact SFI support.


Keeping up with the email from all support mechanisms will also be very helpful toward successful venture with SFI.

Learn how to Advertise! (or pay for professional services)

Review, Revise, Relax!


Thanks for allowing me to share!
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Question:
"What's the best way to learn how to become a successful online entrepreneur?"


The best way to learn, is to follow the training guidelines which are delivered to each of us automatically.

There is not much to add after this.


Only other fact that hinders anyone from becoming successful with any business is discipline. Being able to spend the required amount of time with SFI is very important. Most will not be able to pass this test,
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