Affiliate since: 09/17/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Howard's 5 other Ask SC answers

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We all have limited time to spare!

Many of us have started this business so we can work less hours.

The first thing is this is not a race and there are very low running costs. Just a few $s to have a standing order so you can qualify each month, I would suggest TCredits as they are stored until you have time to use them.

Second there are many things they can do for their SFI business while going about their other work. Hand out cards invitations to wave3 and gift cards etc.

As they go around notice shops and other businesses that may be interested in an ECA. They can plan to work on it when they have a bit more time and understanding. Just take notes to start with.

Obviously the more time and effort we spend on a business the better it will be. I would say the minimum would be a once a week check up on your progress and half an hour or so learning would be the absolute minimum. These days with all the technology you can save the pages to your phone or tablet and read through at a later date.

Tell them. Always remind them this is a business where they are investing their time not spending it. As their small SFI family grows they will get better and better returns, even though they only have a little time now the effort they put in will show dividends in the future.

Finally it boils down to do they really want a business of their own that could lead to independence?

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Hi

We all have limited time to spare!

Many of us have started this business so we can work less hours.

The first thing is this is not a race and there are very low running costs. Just a few $s to have a standing order so you can qualify each month, I would suggest TCredits as they are stored until you have time to use them.

Second there are many things they can do for their SFI business while going about their other work. Hand out cards invitations to
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Like many out there, there are several of us also in the same situation. For me I find the following steps usually help alleviate instances of having a lack of availability as it relates to time:

For people who work, or have other heavy life obligations, you can suggest they re evaluate their priorities in determining if this business is for them. In most cases simply revising ones schedule can assist in determining this.

I suggest also that you outline to them the importance of logging in at least daily, completing their to do list, and checking over the progress of their PSA`s. in addition to communicating with them if required. This would take a minimum of 20 minutes to an hour a day, based on the available tasks at hand upon logging in.

They can invest in the S-Builder Co-Op if time limits their ability to effectively advertise, they can enroll to have PSA's automatically delivered monthly by pooling resources with others in SFI to help build their downline. You can explain the benefits, and the process with setting up a Standing Order also.

Dividing time slots to make time for SFI also might help. Try suggesting that perhaps logging in earlier in the day for a small amount of time prior to going on with their daily routine, then again at their lunch hour or break if possible, and even after they sit down to have dinner, they can dedicate time to reviewing the SFI Affiliate Center also. Any combination of time they spend on SFI Affiliate center is acceptable, this can be achieved in many ways and based on the particular persons schedule. 20 minutes per a sitting for 3-5 log ins daily amounts to 5-7 hours a week. This in my opinion is the bare minimum to spend with ones SFI Business. Keep in mind also, the less time spent on SFI cultivating your business, means less signups, less commission, and potentially resulting in disappointment leading to no success. They must be willing to invest their time to nurture their business for ultimate success in the longrun.
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Like many out there, there are several of us also in the same situation. For me I find the following steps usually help alleviate instances of having a lack of availability as it relates to time:

For people who work, or have other heavy life obligations, you can suggest they re evaluate their priorities in determining if this business is for them. In most cases simply revising ones schedule can assist in determining this.

I suggest also that you outline to them the importance
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Affiliate since: 05/05/2004, Power Rank: 915 | Read Robertson's 212 other Ask SC answers

Limited time is not really a constraint in the pursuit of SFI Business. With proper time management all that is needed is about one to two hours a day to see some tangible results. My advise to those who have little time to spare is to do the following:

TO-DO List
It takes about 15 to 20 minutes each day to complete the TO-DO List.

S-BUILDER
The S-Builder is SFI’s international, multi-channel advertising co-op. With the S-Builder, a lack of time is no constraint for success with SFI. You can start receiving sign-ups within a few weeks after subscribing to S-Builder each month.

TCREDITS PACK
The TCredits Pack can be a time saver especially if you are successful in bidding for PSAs or CSAs. They save costs too and you are also credited with Action VPs (maximum 500VPs per month) and MRPs (including double MRPs)

FREE CLASSIFIED ADS
Placing just one classified ad each day will suffice to obtain a significant number of PSAs. Takes no more than 15 minutes.

STANDING ORDER
Time can be saved if you have a Standing Order for at least 1500 VPs. You can be assured of maintaining your rank each month and you don’t miss out on bonuses, commissions and other perks every month.

TEAM LEADER STATUS
Time can be saved if you maintain Team Leader status as you are entitled to monthly shares of CSAs and matching VPs.

POWER OF THE INTERNET
Using the power of the internet saves valuable time. Promote SFI by advertising your gateways on your websites, blogs and social networks.

It is thus evident that much can be done in building up your SFI business with productive use of the little time available.


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Limited time is not really a constraint in the pursuit of SFI Business. With proper time management all that is needed is about one to two hours a day to see some tangible results. My advise to those who have little time to spare is to do the following:

TO-DO List
It takes about 15 to 20 minutes each day to complete the TO-DO List.

S-BUILDER
The S-Builder is SFI’s international, multi-channel advertising co-op. With the S-Builder, a lack of time is no constraint
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Affiliate since: 04/08/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Robert's 47 other Ask SC answers

As I have written many times here, on the forum, and on my blog, SFI is like any other business and requires investment in time, money, and effort. Therefore, if you can't invest enough time, you must be ready to either work smarter, i.e. to do more in the same amount of time or to invest more money which is the easiest way to make up for the missing time.

I would suggest two investments here that will greatly reduce the time requirement:

1. Standing Order for an item ensuring your monthly EA qualification (1500 VPs), e.g. 125 TCredits, IAHBE Membership, or anything else that you might find useful and adding up to 1500 VP.

2. A share in any co-op sold on SFI, be it S-Coop or any other offer you'll find at TripleClicks.

Having those two you're getting rid of two basic worries: re-qualifying for EA and growing your downline which in fact is the most time consuming process.

Now you can concentrate on your leadership, i.e. prepare a series of training letters, prepare a personal welcome letter, run your Leadership Page, etc. These tasks should not take more than 1 hour a day tops. You will also have time to read the Forum and ASK SC Q&A.

This is exactly what I do, too. I have a SO for 1500 VPs and a share in a co-op that brings me anything between 15 to 30 affiliates each month. I'm not in the black yet, but steadily climbing to break even and profit eventually. I am quite satisfied with me results taking into account that I usually don't spend more at SFI than 30-45 minutes a day on average.
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As I have written many times here, on the forum, and on my blog, SFI is like any other business and requires investment in time, money, and effort. Therefore, if you can't invest enough time, you must be ready to either work smarter, i.e. to do more in the same amount of time or to invest more money which is the easiest way to make up for the missing time.

I would suggest two investments here that will greatly reduce the time requirement:

1. Standing Order for an item ensuring
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Affiliate since: 03/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Lily's 21 other Ask SC answers

I think there are 4 things that are a must in this business
(there are lots of great things, but only 4 'must' things).
They are:
1) do your To-Do List every single day
2) weekly email your team
3) sign people up
4) shop at TripleClicks

Here's how you do it on a limited-time budget:

Firstly, recognise that habits breed familiarity.
The more time you spend on your SFI page, the more familiar it will become.

1) daily do your To-Do List
You'll get to a stage when it takes about 20 minutes to complete your To-Do List.
So, work out when you have 20 minutes spare every day.
Set that time aside for SFI.
It might be while you're travelling to/from work. It might be 11am when the housework's finished. It might be just before the kids get home from school. It might be when the kids have gone to bed.
Whenever it is, peg that as SFI time. Then, religiously login and complete your To-Do List, uninterrupted, in 20 minutes.

2) weekly email your team
Allow 45minutes to an hour for this.
Decide what topic you want to write about, what points you want to say about that topic - now weave them together so it makes sense.
When you think you've finished, read it aloud to yourself (this will show you if it makes sense, and if you have any missing or mis-spelled words).
You only need to do this once a week, but it is what takes the longest amount of time, so choose a time when you've got time.

3) sign people up
Use S-Builder.
Once you've set it up, it runs itself.

4) shop at TripleClicks
Set up a standing order.
Once you have, it organises itself.
(Monthly, make sure you have the funds to pay for it)


Like I said, there are a lot of 'great' things you can do at SFI,
but when time is limited, these 4 things are a 'must'.


Have fun getting it down-pat :)

P.S. when you find you have more time because your time is now so organised,
start to explore your SFI webpage.
Try to read one tab / one section / one explanation a day
... you'll be amazed at how much you've read in a month :)


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I think there are 4 things that are a must in this business
(there are lots of great things, but only 4 'must' things).
They are:
1) do your To-Do List every single day
2) weekly email your team
3) sign people up
4) shop at TripleClicks

Here's how you do it on a limited-time budget:

Firstly, recognise that habits breed familiarity.
The more time you spend on your SFI page, the more familiar it will become.

1) daily do your To-Do
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

In this particular case TIME is the most valuable Asset here so you need to manage it more effectively.

Plan Your Time.
First things first. What is the single most important thing you could possibly be doing? Do some of that today. Remember there’s a limitless number of distracting stormtroopers – don’t fool yourself by thinking “if I just do this thing first then I can.” Jedi don’t live by excuses.

Work Smart
While it's important to learn the business, SFI can help you leverage on your time by joining these two activities below.
IAHBE- This set and Forget membership Helps you maintain your EA every month plus a guarantee of Monthly CSA'S as well
S-builder coop
Since you are Time bound. Joining the S-builder coop will help generate for you leads. The number is dependent on how many shares you have.

ADDITIONALLY:

Outsource Other Tasks
Certain tasks such as Advertising using PPC, CPA, E-zines etc can easily be outsourced to companies that provide those kinds of services for a fee. This will help you save tons of time in Advertising

Put Your Money resource to use. If you are blessed with some dime, make that money work for you. Use money to get money and grow your business. For example find a marketer and pay him/her to recruit for you Potential ECA'S to join TripleClicks. Only pay when they have successfully recruited a prospect.

Share the Business with your Spouse
SFI recommends one account per household. Talk to your spouse and ask for their hand in working the business. Distribute tasks between you two and get them done. two heads are better than one. I have seen some very successful couples here at SFI deploy this method.

Besides those points Above

Get Your Priorities Straight.
Schedule your priorities. We Humans are such funny critters. If you have a friend to meet, you’ll arrange to see them at a set time. But if you have something that matters to you more than anything – say doing your daily SFI tasks – you won’t schedule it. You’ll just ‘get round to it’. Treat your highest priorities like flights you have to catch: give them a set time in advance and say no to anything that would stop you from making your flight.

Action Planning. Action planning is a process which will help you to focus your ideas and to decide what steps you need to take to achieve particular goals that you may have. It is a statement of what you want to achieve over a given period of time. Preparing an action plan is a good way to help you to reach your objectives in life. Set Achievable Goals.Here's some helpful Tips:

Let them Identify their objectives
Setting objectives which are achievable & measurable.
Prioritizing their tasks effectively.
Identifying the steps needed to achieve their goals.
Using lists.
Being able to work effectively under pressure.
Completing their work to a deadline.
Having a contingency plan
I will end with a quote from Ari Kiev:
Life satisfaction is greatest for those involved in short term goals which are enjoyable, not too difficult; and done in cooperation with others. Focus on one objective at a time and always have the next goal in mind. To accomplish more difficult tasks, break them down into components. The most satisfaction comes from pursuing an objective, not simply from achieving it.


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In this particular case TIME is the most valuable Asset here so you need to manage it more effectively.

Plan Your Time.
First things first. What is the single most important thing you could possibly be doing? Do some of that today. Remember there’s a limitless number of distracting stormtroopers – don’t fool yourself by thinking “if I just do this thing first then I can.” Jedi don’t live by excuses.

Work Smart
While it's important to learn the business,
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Hi,

What I would tell affiliates who have limited time to invest is:

Do you want a better financial future?
Can you go over your time table for the day and find a few minutes, even if spread far apart to do the business?
The daily tasks take only about 30 minutes of your time. You do not have to do them all at once. Can you fit in one or two actions at a time between other tasks?
Can you skip your favorite TV Program? Can you shorten that shopping spree? Is there anything in your daily routine that is a pure waste of time? Use that time to work on your business and your future.

Then again, you can also take out a standing order for 1500 VP.
Log in when your affiliates need help.
Log in to do your weekly and monthly tasks and spend the rest of the time that you have found by eliminating non-productive time, that does not contribute to your income now or in the future, to recruit and teach duplication. This would entail duplication of the standing order for 1500 VP.

Be the change you want to see. If you want a better life badly enough you can and will find, or make the time to change your current circumstances. You give time to your JOB (Just over broke), so you can find or make the time for YOUR business.

40 minutes to 2 hrs per day, with a few hrs more at least once per week is sufficient for you to grow your business.
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Hi,

What I would tell affiliates who have limited time to invest is:

Do you want a better financial future?
Can you go over your time table for the day and find a few minutes, even if spread far apart to do the business?
The daily tasks take only about 30 minutes of your time. You do not have to do them all at once. Can you fit in one or two actions at a time between other tasks?
Can you skip your favorite TV Program? Can you shorten that shopping spree? Is there
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Affiliate since: 10/19/2013, Power Rank: 679 | Read Ramanujabhattar's 21 other Ask SC answers

Time or Money - Use it wisely. Our SFI business is one which require not much of both. Actually, in the beginning , one requires very little time to be spent for the business. What we do in the beginning is complete our tasks (and gain points available as well as required to stay alive in E365)and gain required knowledge/information about SFI and the business. These hardly require an hour or so.

Naturally, once we are able to get people into the team and they start working, it becomes our duty- as the team leader- to guide them. So we need more time and one has to adjust his time. But since we get benefited by our team's efforts(Direct Commissions and Matching VPs etc)it is not a pain but a pleasure.

If, Luckily, team is growing (and business also follows)- we have to divert our available time or squeeze out time from other activities- so that we can see how each one of our team members or doing and then advise them according to their needs. This stage will give us more money and satisfaction , so apportioning of time should not be a problem.

Finally, I would say TIME is something which is there if we want it or not there where we are not interested. SFI is one business which will be very good for those who have patience,perseverance.

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Time or Money - Use it wisely. Our SFI business is one which require not much of both. Actually, in the beginning , one requires very little time to be spent for the business. What we do in the beginning is complete our tasks (and gain points available as well as required to stay alive in E365)and gain required knowledge/information about SFI and the business. These hardly require an hour or so.

Naturally, once we are able to get people into the team and they start working, it becomes
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Affiliate since: 05/20/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Vicky's 6 other Ask SC answers

Time is a critical factor in any business. To make significant progress in SFI, one has to invest a lot of time. To think of it, SFI is quite organized and needed information is all laid out clearly to help affiliates forge ahead.

For people who would want to invest in SFI but have limited time, they can take advantage of the following tips:

1. Set goals - Goal setting is very important in this jet age where so many activities compete for the 24 hours available to us. They can plan out the week and plan on what they need to learn in SFI. Allot 2 hours a day to SFI. First of all, they can do the necessary Red tabs and their VP Ledger to earn VersaPoints for the day. When that is done, they can visit the training tab to read up information,then read up at least 1 launchpad training lesson per day. Also they can visit the power tools tab to learn about sponsoring and how to apply it.

2. Prioritize - They can decide at the beginning of the day what they want to learn in SFI for each day. They may need to sacrifice a little more to grow their business. They may need to take time off leisure as often as necessary to spend on SFI.

3. Advertising - Duplication is a very important activity in SFI and the business cannot thrive without it. So they need to be encouraged to advertise on all gateways and on social sites so as to get sign ups. They can also use TripleClicks to advertise
and get sign ups.

4. S-Builder Co-op - Since they do not have much time to spend, they can invest their finances in the S-Builder Co-op and have sign ups added to their genealogy as PSAs. To set up the S-Builder, they need to purchase it at TripleClicks for $22 as a Standing Order.

5. Join WAVE 3 - They can join the Wave 3 and have their tool kit emailed to them. They can place the Wave 3 Sticker on their vehicles and have their photograph taken and emailed for approval. The sticker on the car advertises Wave 3 and in return, affiliates can get 50 MRP monthly and 5 TCredits to spend at TripleClicks.

6. Set up a Standing Order - They can set up a Standing Order for 1500 VersaPoints per month at TripleClicks. This way they can remain EA for the month and it also helps to keep the business running. There are so many benefits that come with retaining your EA status and this is what enables an affiliate to reach the income - earning level.


7. Team mails - It is also helpful to keep in touch with their sponsor/co-sponsor and read team mails. Team mails provide so many helpful tips. It is the deisre of every sponsor to see his/her downline grow so more often than not, they send out helpful information every week.
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Time is a critical factor in any business. To make significant progress in SFI, one has to invest a lot of time. To think of it, SFI is quite organized and needed information is all laid out clearly to help affiliates forge ahead.

For people who would want to invest in SFI but have limited time, they can take advantage of the following tips:

1. Set goals - Goal setting is very important in this jet age where so many activities compete for the 24 hours available to us. They can
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Affiliate since: 01/06/2012, Power Rank: 1244 | Read Anup Kumar's 203 other Ask SC answers

Those who want to pursue this SFI business but very busy and has no enough time to devote I suggest to them as per following

1) To make a Standing Order of 125 T-Credits packs to get 1500 VP + 100 Action VP per month

2) To set one/two S.Builders units to get new sign-ups for you. You may also add it to your existing Standing Order

3) Create a Website with custom domain name and hoist your domain name to free/paid Sites. Before hoisting write some articles about SFI and TripleClicks and post it to your Website. If you have no so much time to write or not a good writer then go to Ask Sc and search for it. You will get a lot. Choose one; make some addition, alteration if needed, copy and paste to your Website with all your SFI/TC Gateway URLs to get visitors

3) To set an auto responder to send Welcome Letter and weekly Group Mail to your PSA/CSAs to encouraging them to duplicate yourself. You will also find such type of text in Ask Sc

4) To set an advertising Co-op for your entire team. You may also issue some gift certificates to purchase products from TC/join Wave3, give them some T-Credits to participate in bidding, pick the price contest, help them to make a Standing Order to build a strong and active downline. In this way your active downline will work for a rapid growth and you can enjoy the benefits

5) Purchase some products from TC to fulfill your Sales VP and to get product review VP

6) Join TripleClicks Wave3 to enjoy the benefits

7) Advertise your TC/T-connect Gateway URL to free/paid Sites to sell the products to get 45% commission in every sale/purchase life time

Besides the above it is necessary to devote some times daily to complete your daily work, update your leaderpage and others, bid in auction to get VP and win products. I think you will reach soon to your goal to become a Team Leader and can also save time in this way

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Those who want to pursue this SFI business but very busy and has no enough time to devote I suggest to them as per following

1) To make a Standing Order of 125 T-Credits packs to get 1500 VP + 100 Action VP per month

2) To set one/two S.Builders units to get new sign-ups for you. You may also add it to your existing Standing Order

3) Create a Website with custom domain name and hoist your domain name to free/paid Sites. Before hoisting write some articles about
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