Affiliate since: 10/11/2014, Power Rank: 501

In my opinion elevator pitch means a very attractive highlighting point which we wish to say about. In this context it is SFI, as stated already in the question itself!

I start with the SFI, how it has formed and say about the branches of operation i.e., SFI Wing & Tripleclicks Wing. I will go about explaining the Team Building aspect of the SFI and Business development aspect of the Tripleclicks.

Next I will briefly highlight the points regarding free entry in to the Organization, combined with the various facilities/amenities/Infrastructure facilities given by SFI to its Affiliates to see that there is alround development of all the Affiliates.

I will briefly explain what is the compensation Plan. While explaining about compensation, plan and incentives, I will take care to explain in no uncertain terms that:
a. It s (SFI) is an organization where it is not possible to grow rich overnight. Therefore, when the Affiliates join, they need to allow certain time-lag (what we call Gestation Period) before they expect any rreturns from the Organization. However, those people who work consistently, continuously and selflessly with an attitude of assisting others with a focus on work shall bw rewarded soem way or other and some how or other. It depends on the individuals who work in the SFI!

Now, I will take them to the last point a highlighting point, a significant point which leaves them thinking about the SFI and take a decision regarding their association with SFI. This is the System ( as Organization is not a suitable & matching word!), which has come in to existence more than 26 years back, but christined as SFI only 17 years back and this is the Institution working for the Middle Class Sections of not one or a few countries but over more than 200 countries all over the World!.The membership is more than 60 million.The significant aspect of it is that it has Alexa Rating 6261 Globally and is authenticated by Better Business Bureau (BBB) of U.S.,

After spending some 15 to 20 minutes of presentation, I shall leave it to the discretion of the prospects, for their decision. If they join SFI, it is good, and if they take a decision otherwise, it is better!!
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In my opinion elevator pitch means a very attractive highlighting point which we wish to say about. In this context it is SFI, as stated already in the question itself!

I start with the SFI, how it has formed and say about the branches of operation i.e., SFI Wing & Tripleclicks Wing. I will go about explaining the Team Building aspect of the SFI and Business development aspect of the Tripleclicks.

Next I will briefly highlight the points regarding free entry in to the
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Affiliate since: 10/11/2014, Power Rank: 501

It is an interesting question:What are the Best Products to buy to build my SFI Business:

Soon on joining the SFI, I went to Affiliate Center. Everything is new! I did not know where to start & how. Started very very slowly attending on to To-Do items. But then there were some auctions, some games etc., how to play? Why these games have popped in when I am working with my business. I managed suppressing my inquisitiveness. Then came the day for purchasing the Starter kit for $20! How to purchase it? O.K, I linked my credit card with my account and I got the kit. Again there appeared the T.Cs. My suspense has grown in to interest & I started studying the details. After learning about the T.Cs I realized that T.Cs are at the hub of the 'Business Mall'i.e.,Triple Clicks! Slowly it started dawning in my mind that for anything & everything T.Cs are important?... No, they are significant!.

To my mind T.Cs are highly important in building the SFI Business. Except a few others, the T.Cs possession is very important. Let me go one by one item:

1.The Pricebender's Auction: These auctions are very important to enhance my profits, and to play these auctions T.Cs are again important. Provided a technique is followed and auctions are bid systematically PB auctions help us accumulating precious consumer goods, any other article of our choice and T.Cs themselves. The TCs can be applied, for purchasing materials from TripleClicks. They can be put to any number of good uses. Thus, the T.Cs & Pricebenders Auctions are complementary to each other and compete among them interse to improve the business. Before I go to the next point I have to add the Eager Zebra games , adding income and business tools like TCs, MRP, V.Pts in the guise of fun and frolic.

2. We have the S-Build Coop, which can be purchased in offers, procured through auction and can be straight away purchased. This is a powerful tool to improve the Team Building activity, either by sharing or through exclusive purchase. Incidentally it develops espirit decorps among the Affiliates, irrespective of the cadre to assist in Team Building.

3,The prestigious Domain costing $129: This assists mainly for team building indirectly via Advertisements.

4. They appear to be small and not that significant, but the E cards through their distribution helps in building the business along with other 'Second Income' ad cards, Tea shirts, Caps etc For any business, not only investment but tools are important.and all these "small" Tools as they arre, they play a very big role in Advertisement. and assist in development of Business.

5. All said and done, we do business for earning extra dollars which is depending on versa poinrs, i.e., the more the no. of points, the more is the income, Leadership Badges etc.,But...T.Cs are indispensable in procuring higher versa points.

There are Power Tools assisting the business in expediting communications, ease in handling accounts, contacting the other Affiliates play a facile role in the Business. Adding to these Tools are the incentives extended by the SFI. All these play a secondary role when it comes to building business. The Life-Line in the business, to my mind is T.Cs. Hope this is helpful...
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It is an interesting question:What are the Best Products to buy to build my SFI Business:

Soon on joining the SFI, I went to Affiliate Center. Everything is new! I did not know where to start & how. Started very very slowly attending on to To-Do items. But then there were some auctions, some games etc., how to play? Why these games have popped in when I am working with my business. I managed suppressing my inquisitiveness. Then came the day for purchasing the Starter kit for $20!
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Affiliate since: 10/11/2014, Power Rank: 501

How can being an SFI affiliate change your life?

An interesting question: Before answering this question, I have to share a bit of my personal career.

I am a retired State Govt. Officer from the Province of Andhra Pradesh, India. As a Govt. Servant, I am accustomed to work at least 12 to 14 hours a day. After Superannuation, two or three Principle Secretaries from AP Secretariat offered me positions of Consultant. I worked there also. Since one year, I am not preoccupied with any constructive avocation. It has become a very big problem with me.. I started entertaining even negative thoughts!! Am I not to fit in the existing set up? Why am I not having a positively oriented, thought provoking and constructive assignment which gives me some monetary returns also? In case I want, can I not help others around me to assist them in their problems giving me some self satisfaction? These are some moot questions very frequently pestering me. I got this my way last October (1914)

Incidentally, I have interest in online Opportunities. I checked up at least 50 to 60 such opportunities even while I was working as consultant. But, I lost more than I gained both in monetary terms & in terms of material gains. I started trying this. Within a few weeks, I became accustomed to the ways of SFI, its Objectives, its modus operandi and its attitude towards the general/ordinary Affiliate. I liked and appreciated it all. The result is, now I come to stay with SFI & I will be with SFI in future. Now lets see what are the changes it brings out in the life of a common work minded person with an attitude to help but at the same he/she is ordinary middle-class person: Mind you these are the clientele of SFI (at least more than 90%)

1. It gives a meaningful life where you can work to your satisfaction, gain some money in purely ethical way.
2. It gives an opportunity to help/assist people around you who are less fortunate than you and are riddled more with problems.
3. You have constructive time pass without weaning away your time in less fruitful avocations like gossip, T.V, over eating and over-sleeping (for you have urgent-important items to attend!).
4. At the same time you have fun and brain-teasers in the form of games, auctions etc.,
5. A regularity to life and self satisfaction that you are leading a meaningful/purposeful life.
6. I have not gone to foreign countries, but I have an opportunity to interact, socialize lead and guide my friends abroad who have same problems as commoners anywhere in any society & what is significant is I am able ...am able to influence them and show them a way, as I do with my own people in my own country!! It is really great that I have such a privilege and I am able to do it with my heart & soul.
7.A discipline and punctuality which are both scarce commodities in the society now. I can quote example of visiting Affiliate Center. After being regular for 55 days, if one day I could not log in, All is Out & gone!! What to talk of 55 days? There are my Affiliate friends whom I came across in Forum, who lost the streak having been regular for 253 days or even more!! If you want to succeed, please have regularity/consistency, persuasion, punctuality & patience. Without teaching SFI teaches us & without forcing us it orients us gently!!

But this is all when one decides to be on the track not off the track in life & sensitive enough!!
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How can being an SFI affiliate change your life?

An interesting question: Before answering this question, I have to share a bit of my personal career.

I am a retired State Govt. Officer from the Province of Andhra Pradesh, India. As a Govt. Servant, I am accustomed to work at least 12 to 14 hours a day. After Superannuation, two or three Principle Secretaries from AP Secretariat offered me positions of Consultant. I worked there also. Since one year, I am not preoccupied
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Affiliate since: 10/11/2014, Power Rank: 501

Hi, Erica!
The question is very easy and simple.."How to demonstrate to my PSAs/CSAs the fact?
Simply lead by example! Why? 'cause Example is better than Precept.

I am not telling my PSAs and CSAs so far about the achievements I made, except when the things arise conceptually when I am dealing on a subject. The SFI has done one thing excellently,i.e., exhibiting our badges in the Home Page/ Affiliate Page! Perhaps the authorities are not convinced with that and perhaps they want it in a more pronounced/self explanatory way. Therefore reiterating the Rules of Success Rule 3--LEAD BY EXAMPLE, again they took all the badges in the first instance to "Joining my Gateway" and next to "Leadership page". We need not have to take pains specially to say what all we have achieved and within what time-frame. Everything is self explanatory. So, what is heretofore implicit is now explicit.

There is no scope for me (or for that matter any Sponsor/Co-Sponsor) to say about the things wat they have not achieved or accomplished. Never was there so much of a transparency at all levels and for all the Affiliates to see what is what and where is what.

But, one thing is missing in the badges about 'Lead By example' and that is our experiences and escapedes; our troubles & tribulations for achieving them. I therefore intend to take up a few badges each time in a weekly mail and explain about them to the Downlines in detail, along with the ADVANTAGES to the downlines, so that they will appreciate what are facts& figures about the achievements and assess for themselves how to chalk out a time-bound program to achieve the various mile stones in the SFI for getting on to the top of 'The Ladder of Success'
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Hi, Erica!
The question is very easy and simple.."How to demonstrate to my PSAs/CSAs the fact?
Simply lead by example! Why? 'cause Example is better than Precept.

I am not telling my PSAs and CSAs so far about the achievements I made, except when the things arise conceptually when I am dealing on a subject. The SFI has done one thing excellently,i.e., exhibiting our badges in the Home Page/ Affiliate Page! Perhaps the authorities are not convinced with that and perhaps
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Affiliate since: 10/11/2014, Power Rank: 501

The question is interesting and a bit intriguing also:

When an Affiliate joins the SFI, he comes with a lot of his thoughts, some super imposed thoughts and certain beliefs. Thus, he is not just like that getting registered/joining. All the above types of thoughts will be weighing with him sometimes acting as loads or even I may say exercising dragging effect. Combined with them is the overwhelming effect of the information coming at a time from Sponsor/Co-Sponsor,SFI etc., With all these various and varied things impacting at a time on his mind soon on entering a new environment, he feels really baffled not to know what to do.

If we see from this perspective, the Affiliates joining SFI will be suffering from Attitude problems, Accommodating problems, and most of the times with Financial problems.

1.Attitude problems:He will have received a feed back that he will be able to earn quickly as the SFI is a good Online opportunity. The reality he faces is that he is asked to study well and study basics etc., before actually starts attempting to earn. By working with the Affiliate Center two or three days, he comes to know 'painfully' that it is not as easy. He starts struggling with his mind, mood and reality.

He should be made to 'unlearn' what he knew he is "informed", brought in to the neutral state of mind and then slowly injected with facts that help him to get set and start working. In order to tackle the problem,. Perhaps for this reason, SFI desires that they should me received warmly and see that the thaw is broken and also informs the Sponsors to guide him/her closely. Once he sees through the fact that he has to start slowly, work steadily and consistently and pick up, then he will slowly settle down to work. It is at this crucial stage we see a lot many drop outs.

2. Accommodating Problems:This emanates from the above. He has to understand, realize & reconcile with facts when once they are given to him. If he comes down to the earthen facts, only will he be able to work. The solution for this is; better, he/she be not disturbed emotionally rushing him through the stages of work, study of information, working with Affiliate Center etc., If he is set he will work and gradually pick up, which is clearer by seeing the movers button when it is clicked. If not, he will be off from the frequency of communication and disappears in to oblivion., not to be heard at all, nor replying to the mails/Messages/letters sent to him.

3.Financial Problems: We should realize that the very purpose for coming in to SFI is for the purpose of earning. But we, the sponsors start telling them that pl. purchase Starter kit, place a Standing Order etc., I have my self experienced that even well-to-do Affiliates said very clearly that they want to watch & see and then only go ahead with the investment. What to talk of the commoner Affiliates? Yes! It is for this reason entry fee/Registration charges are done away with , which a real boon! But astonishingly that turned out to be bane when actually it comes to starting earning! It is worthwhile to note that in Eager Zebra Games two free games are allowed each day. As that is felt not sufficient C.A (Cash Award Welcome) & T.C.A (T.C Award welcome) are deeply contemplated & introduced. But perhaps that is not sufficient. Why? Even the Sponsors (Except above Team Leader status) are not in a position to sustain the new Affiliates with. Perhaps without involvement of money and with some time-consumption, certain ways may be suggested. It is a thought come off- handedly and I may venture to suggest that a few TCs may be give to each new Affiliate per month with a stipulation to return them/ set off them against future earning of TCs by the Affiliate; with specific recommendation of the Sponsor.

There are many other points but suffice it is for the present which are identified prima facie..
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The question is interesting and a bit intriguing also:

When an Affiliate joins the SFI, he comes with a lot of his thoughts, some super imposed thoughts and certain beliefs. Thus, he is not just like that getting registered/joining. All the above types of thoughts will be weighing with him sometimes acting as loads or even I may say exercising dragging effect. Combined with them is the overwhelming effect of the information coming at a time from Sponsor/Co-Sponsor,SFI etc., With all
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Affiliate since: 10/11/2014, Power Rank: 501

The question"How to be a good listener engaged in Online Marketing" is very interesting.

Listening is a part of the communication. We need to be effective in our communication endeavors if we are to succeed in Marketing. The adjective added here is Online Marketing. we have to construe that written communication needs to be answered too. Now we have to see the communication of listening in Internet Marketing. To say about listening we have to appreciate the facts about communications.

Basically communication is two types: Written and Oral communications.
Written communications comprise of writing and expressing our views,opinions while sending reports, or trying to convince others to turn to our view point. Because the fact of 'Online' is added.
While writing communications (INTERNET/Face Book,Twitter etc): We need to be direct, simple, precise and without any interlocutions. Then the party on other side need not have to strain to respond to that. Simple because without any complicated, ambiguous verbiage. Direct in the sense what you want to say/ask/solicit from the other party straight away without going in to other details.The briefer the write-up the better it is for the communicator & the communicated. The longer the message, the more the communicator will be 'committing'. However, the most important aspect of the written communications is salutation, and courtesy. We have to 'place ourselves in the shoes of the other'. In other words what do I expect to be treated as, the same treatment I have to extend to the communicated. After all courtesy begets courtesy. Give respect and be respected. Let, Business be apart we are first Human beings and at all costs that 'human touch' needs to be maintained. With these basic precautions, when a communication is sent, we will get a reply 'in the same coin'. One more thing is we need not be assertive to convey our view point. If it has really worth, that automatically becomes assertive of itself. That does not either imply that we need to be sloppy or convincing. It needs to be matter-of-fact expression...

Coming to the Oral Communications: It has again an expressive part of it--talk/voice/expression and the method and manner of communicating it--popularly called Body Language. It may not be believable but out of our spoken language, the body language comprises of 83% and spoken word 17%. I am bringing out this point to emphasize that we need to be highly careful while speaking, talking or expressing our views. We may be intending to say one, but if our body language expresses something else, I think we have not succeeded in our mission of communication. The way we see, sit or stand lean against a wall combined with our expression in the eyes, demeanor all these weigh a lot while communicating.

About hearing and/or listening: For most of the commoners these two words mean one & the same. But etymologically and literally there is a lot of difference. Hearing is only hearing. In this way we need not put our heart & soul in to it. Simply the other person is saying something and we are hearing. But the person opposite who is conveying his/her ideas,views,or opinions will feel easily let down, belittled though not put to shame! Therefore in Online(including offline) Marketing whenever we are saying things we expect the other to pay attention. That is what is required of us while hearing..listening. To give an idea to the other that we are listening, slightly bend forwards, look straight in to the eyes of the other with on & oft expressions like..O.K, so then?, what happened next etc., so that the conversation is not understood by either party and onlookers that it is a dialogue and not monologue. IF SPEAKING CONVINCINGLY MAKING THE AUDIENCE SPELL BOUND IS AN ART, THEN LISTENING IS MUCH MORE THAN THAT, as it requires a lot of attention, concentration and focus. For writing we can think, jot down points and then write. But for speaking/listening we need to be adept at subject matter, as we have to say/react to things extempore!! I think this will help



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The question"How to be a good listener engaged in Online Marketing" is very interesting.

Listening is a part of the communication. We need to be effective in our communication endeavors if we are to succeed in Marketing. The adjective added here is Online Marketing. we have to construe that written communication needs to be answered too. Now we have to see the communication of listening in Internet Marketing. To say about listening we have to appreciate the facts about communications.
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Affiliate since: 10/11/2014, Power Rank: 501

The points/ Versa points are the ones by earning which your ranking is decided ( on par with other parameters of course). Our career in SFI starts with acquiring Versa points. Up to a level i.e, Exev.Affiliate (1500 V.pts), it is not that difficult to secure them. But above the cadre of E.A1 and EA2, it is quite a difficult task to get them. Moreover maintaining every month at a minimum of E.A2 is a bit difficult. Even more difficult is to start from square one every month. Because, at the end of month however many points you would acquire, the next month you have to start your score on a clean slate. Appearing to be a bit tedious, there is a valid point in doing so. That is the point of discussion here.
We are aware that every month for the versa points we secure and the points we secure through Executive pool, the commissions, etc., are all calculated basing on the versa points we gather.We are also aware that versa points are two types:
a) Sales versa points which we get through selling the products of Tripleclicks (direct) or through indirect sales ( through our Affiliates) and
b) Action Versa points that we get by performing certain actions, like the actions we do daily in the Affiliate Center (To-Do list) etc., By whatever means we secure them all these points are taken into consideration to calculate our earnings. And, for all the earnings we get in a month, the amounts are settled by the subsequent month 10th.Do not you think when once we are paid for what we have done and/or for what we are eligible and entitled by next month 10th., it is not correct for retaining on the score board? That is the very reason why the points once gotten and reckoned for payment are removed from the score board and we start afresh next month. I am not stopping here with the deletion. But, these points though are deleted for count for current calculation, they are retained for the cumulative score.. In other words, the points are added to our previous months total score. They are the points in effect we have secured. This is the main reason.
When once we start from point 1 next month, it is not only you and me, but all affiliates irrespective of their rank, designation/cadre. Thus equal opportunity is afforded to all members in SFI to work to their utmost capacity to secure as many points as possible...
Of course the points allotted to each action whether it be to-do list or otherwise very much depends upon the nature of item to be done having a bearing on the SFI business. It is well to remember that for becoming a Fast Track we have to get minimum of 500 versa points, in order to be conferred E.A.1 or E.A2 it is 1500 points this score is vital because unless as said above we maintain a minimum of 1500 points we will not be eligible to earn commissions etc., Similarly , we have to maintain 3000 score each month if we have to maintain Leadership position. Why all these are being reiterated? It is because every month we have to procure the points as stated above to sustain the respective designations.
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The points/ Versa points are the ones by earning which your ranking is decided ( on par with other parameters of course). Our career in SFI starts with acquiring Versa points. Up to a level i.e, Exev.Affiliate (1500 V.pts), it is not that difficult to secure them. But above the cadre of E.A1 and EA2, it is quite a difficult task to get them. Moreover maintaining every month at a minimum of E.A2 is a bit difficult. Even more difficult is to start from square one every month. Because, at the end
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Affiliate since: 10/11/2014, Power Rank: 501

FORUM: When I joined SFI one year back, I was shaky somehow to click on to Forum. I did not know & perhaps it is a mental reservation or inhibition or what. But my opinion ( a misconception) was that it is a very highly elite forum for ventilating the views/problems/clarifications/ questions/ doubts/discussion etc., It took me a lot of time to get over that mental shaky feeling.

You must be aware that SFI while modifying the buttons in the To-Do Lists has introduced the Forum at the end of all the buttons. I was a bit surprised. Why this is happening. Believe it or not for the Action Versa point I clicked on forum, got in to it and started seeing for different posts. When I saw some of the postings, I felt like, I can also contribute to the ideas etc., Slowly I started giving my views on one or two subjects. The ideas were not only appreciated but endorsed and thanked for my views by our Forum Colleagues. Let me tell you, you will be encouraged to participate in the proceedings of the Forum.

That is how I started my saga with FORUM. Now, I can not switch off the Laptop without seing the various topics, impressions of the Newbies, slightly experienced and highly seasoned Forum Associates: You must see to appreciate the significance of Forum & its contributions. Having said that, let us see what are some tips for getting most out of the Forum:

1. Let me be very clear that from a fresh entrant to highly experienced Affiliates any one can utilize the Forum as a platform for individual or Group issues in the bet interests of SFI. A newly admitted member today & A a highly experienced Leader are treated equally!

2. Please remember that you will not simply say for saying purpose. Please see whether there is some thing which you have really to say/express/share/ventilate? In that case , you can say something about a given subject, thereby making a value addition.

3. It is well to remember that you can say both positive as also negative things on a subject, as long as we are within the four walls of the FORUM Rules & Regulations. This is very very important.

4. We will only use Forum as a plank to give our positive thoughts, ventilate our factual views and if there is anything proof of it: may cite the case...but without divulging the name of the individual/Affiliate.

5. Forum is there to discuss the issues/problems/suggestions etc., purely in as far as it concerns the SFI/Tripleclicks. No outside subject can be brought on to the Forum for elaboration/ explanation/analysis etc., Only what we contribute to subjects in which Affiliates are involved, a case/cause of SFI is espoused and that resolves a pending problem.
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6. You are well aware that there is only a hair-line distinction between what is needed and not needed for expression in the FORUM. This difference needs to be perceived, appreciated & implemented in to-to. After all we are all there to use the Forum for our advantage to resolve certain key/controversial/crucial issues, but not to create controversies or to be in the eye of a storm!

7. This does not mean that you cannot give your ideas which are sometimes apparently offending the interests of the SFI/Rules of Forum, but a deep study of the answer clearly shows what is what & where is what. In the earlier stages of your stint in the Forum, it is therefore desirable not to deal with controversial issues.

8. Many a time it is observed and with a lot of dismay that issues supposed to be raised with Support Wing are raised without a deal of thought & just casually in the Forum. This is nothing short of abusing the forum of FORUM with our knowledge or without our knowledge, wittingly or unwittingly and diluting its authority

9.At certain points of time it appears as though question to be raised in S.C.Answers are raised in Forum. To some extent this can be condoned. But Topics to be raised with Support Wing are not to be raised in the FORUM.

10. In sum, let me tell you Forum is such a powerful Platform & if properly used can assist us the beginners, Affiliates slightly experienced and highly seasoned Team Leaders and others equally well & can mould the public opinion (here the Affiliates, and all concerned with SFI) to make the Administrative Wing, Forum Moderators and the Chief Mr.Gery to exert moral pressure by sheer projection of facts & figures in order to reconsider,review & reshape the decisions in the larger interests of SFI, where warranted.

Here I must confess that more than once, I observed our Chief facing very embarrassing questions. But, he is too considerate to face such questions and resolved the issues without heart-burning to either of the Parties. I am reminded of the issue of dissolution of Forum Moderators a few months back. What I want to highlight here is, it is the responsibility of one and all to uphold the dignity and decorum of FORUM, if we have to derive the best from the forum.
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FORUM: When I joined SFI one year back, I was shaky somehow to click on to Forum. I did not know & perhaps it is a mental reservation or inhibition or what. But my opinion ( a misconception) was that it is a very highly elite forum for ventilating the views/problems/clarifications/ questions/ doubts/discussion etc., It took me a lot of time to get over that mental shaky feeling.

You must be aware that SFI while modifying the buttons in the To-Do Lists has introduced the Forum at
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Affiliate since: 10/11/2014, Power Rank: 501

Before I start my answer, I have to say that:
SFI is more than 16 years old, and Triple Clicks is a business Wing of the SFI.
The annual business transactions of Triple Clicks are of the order of $2.5 Billions (2013 figures).
The membership of SFI is >4 million of which Triple clicks has >2.61 millions (approximately)
There are as of today more than 90,000 products in Triple Clicks.
The operations of Triple Clicks are spread over >169 countries.
These are the -not figures-but facts & these facts are incontravertible.

Whether it is SFI or Triple Clicks, they have formed with the sole objective of catering to the requirements of middle class people over the globe, who have neither the capital sufficiently nor have the capacity to advertise their products Internationally (let alone in their country).

It is against these facts/background I will talk to the triple clicks customers.
It is but natural that the triple clicks customers have certain reservations or apprehensions about the Triple Clicks. Especially after witnessing the Internet businesses and the way they are running, it is not unnatural they feel as they do. But, It is the responsibility of the sponsor who is introducing them to the organization (Triple Clicks) to take these reservations in to consideration , convince them and see that the customers conduct their transactions confidently and comfortably.

After all it is for the first two or three transactions, these teething problems surface, in case the first two or three transactions are completed, the customers themselves feel highly relaxed and be only pleasant to continue their further business relations with triple clicks.
And it is for these first two or three transactions, the sponsor be there with them and guide them so that the customers will also feel that they are not alone & are on slippery ground in going ahead with the transaction. It may not be always possible for the sponsor to do this, in which case, his next in line be entrusted with the care of the customer.This is important.

Please remember friends! A satisfied customer brings in 10 more customers, while a dissatisfied and disgruntled customer takes away with him 10 valuable customers. We at SFI/Triple Clicks want not just customers but satisfied customers.

Let us not be worried about business income, but lets take care of the customers, automatically the customers will be with us confidently and reassured and income comes of itself!!

In sum, I wish to reiterate that the strengths of Triple Clicks are needed to be highlighted and they are led through first two or three transactions. The rest will take care of itself.
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Before I start my answer, I have to say that:
SFI is more than 16 years old, and Triple Clicks is a business Wing of the SFI.
The annual business transactions of Triple Clicks are of the order of $2.5 Billions (2013 figures).
The membership of SFI is >4 million of which Triple clicks has >2.61 millions (approximately)
There are as of today more than 90,000 products in Triple Clicks.
The operations of Triple Clicks are spread over >169 countries.
These are the
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Affiliate since: 10/11/2014, Power Rank: 501

Hi, Darla!
Your question is very interesting. This is crucial especially in the light of SFI's field operations spread over more than 200 countries almost covering the nook & corner of the Globe.

I agree very much with you when you say communication is significant withTeam members, a2a friends, Forum members Support Wing of SFI, etc.,

Please understand me we are not Writers or poets or Literateurs to have extraordinary skills for expressing in English. Simple workable, idiomatic English is all that is enough for getting on with your important communications without sounding novice.

1. To be a good Communicator (writer as you put it), you have to write, write & write continuously..
As you feel writing continuously is a problem for you, I have a suggestion: Supposing you are trying to write a mail to your Affiliates. Please prepare a draft as far as possible in your own hand and not on computer. It is a tough thing to do in one's own hand when a computer is available. But you have to draft it in your own hand. Once drafting is completed:

1. Please check up for spellings. Pl. do not feel hesitant. If you have a doubt, take help of a good Dictionary (Not elaborate edition but an abridged/concise edition) of good reputation and standing.. If there are spelling mistakes, do not worry.
Pl. See for its meaning, etymology, and noun & verb forms and note down the meaning and remember it. As we grow in our age, memory will be short instead of being sharp. It may be appearing to be tedious and difficult but if you want to improve your communications, though appearing to be circuitous, this is a better method.

2. After doing away with all spelling mistakes, please check up for any grammatical and syntax errors. I will tell you slightly in a detailed manner:
a. Please check up whether number (singular & Plural), & tense are agreeing with the verb form.This is the most important aspect of sentence construction in English. In order to ensure that syntax and Grammar errors are not there, you must...I repeat you must write, correct, rewrite and improve up on your drafting (writing). The next step is easy for you, but warrants incessant repetition.

3. Please take hold of children's English books (1st to 6th standard). The vocabulary, grammar and all are simple, easy to follow understand and imitate. Even the story Books! If interested, you may first follow the story. But during second reading follow how grammar is positioned appropriately. In the third reading, you may try to follow the agreeing of tense, & number with verb/verb form.

Yes! It is painful, long-drawn & tedious. But after repeating this exercise with three or four drafts, things will fall in line. Without your knowledge, you start writing very good, simple, idiomatic English drafts.

4.Once you start drafting good communications, it is a matter of transfer of knowledge, that is you will be able to draft notifications, communications, mails, Messages etc., But you need to take care of subtleties of writing i.e.formalities of communication, courtesies of communication which you will get anywhere.

5. We will learn so many things if we have the will & determination. Kindly try to follow this tedious but untenable method of writing/drafting communications. After coming to SFI, I cultivated the approach of application of logic, Patiently following others till they complete their version & so many things. If we really want to do things, age is no bar.

6. If you are not from English speaking country, Do not worry. We have inter-disciplinary/ Language Dictionaries Say for example Russian to English and English to Russian.

6. This is the method for not too-well-to-do Affiliates. In case you can afford, You have Language learning courses(both direct & distant learning), speaking courses through Audios, Videos and DVDs. Whatever you resort to there is no short-cut for learning and hard work. Hope this will be of help to you





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Hi, Darla!
Your question is very interesting. This is crucial especially in the light of SFI's field operations spread over more than 200 countries almost covering the nook & corner of the Globe.

I agree very much with you when you say communication is significant withTeam members, a2a friends, Forum members Support Wing of SFI, etc.,

Please understand me we are not Writers or poets or Literateurs to have extraordinary skills for expressing in English. Simple
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