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How can you translate the current online social media boom into profits for your business? Find out in SFI's ongoing, exclusive Internet Income course on how to start and run a profitable online business. In Lesson #70, course author, George Little, builds on previous lessons (explaining the rewiring of network connections) to help you embark into the world of Social Media to build connections and forge ahead toward your business success.

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And don't forget to check out Internet Income, Volume 1 at TripleClicks. George shares his vast knowledge of Internet Marketing to empower hard-working men and women who strive to achieve success and independence. Take this book with you wherever you go for easy reference to well-researched information and proven strategies designed to get your business off and running. Order your hard copy of Internet Income, Volume I and begin your climb to your SFI business success HERE.]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry120103-125829 Learn more about QR Codes here.

Just browse around and find products at TripleClicks that you think your friends, family members, and co-workers will like. Everyone has interests, hobbies, favorite teams, favorite actors, etc., and TripleClicks probably has one or more related items. When you find a product, generate a QR flyer as outlined below and hand it out.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Log in at: TripleClicks.com.

2. Browse or search for a product, and click the "SFI Affiliates" tab on that product's details page.

3. Click the link for the QR Code flyer.

4. A flyer for this product will appear...ready for you to print out. The QR codes contained in the flyer are embedded with your SFI ID number. In other words, when you give the flyer to someone and they scan the codes, they'll be taken to TripleClicks.com and your SFI ID will be in the URL so you'll be credited with any sales generated. QR flyers also include your name and e-mail address.

Note that the flyer, in addition to the specific product chosen, also promotes:

* Deal of the Day
* Hot Deals
* Closeouts
* Selling your stuff (member listings)
* WAVE3

In total, the QR code flyer actually lets you promote up to SIX different sales with a single flyer!]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry111212-144114
With a2a 2.0, we've integrated this resource even more into SFI--with an a2a tab on your SFI homepage and 1 VP a day awarded to affiliates for visiting it. It also uses a2a members' real names and SFI account photos, so you know exactly who you're dealing with.

You can also access a2a via Affiliate Snapshots (the "mini-profile pages" you see when you click on an affiliate's name at the SFI Affiliate Center--such as the names on the various leaderboards). This makes it super easy to connect with fellow affiliates. When you open an Affiliate Snapshot, for example, you'll see an a2a "Friend Request" button. Just click this button and follow the simple directions to become friends with the affiliate. Note: The a2a button will not appear if the affiliate isn't an a2a member.

For more information on a2a 2.0 and answers to frequently asked questions, see this page.

Not yet an a2a 2.0 member? It only take a few seconds to get started:

To get started with a2a 2.0, everyone must register (even those who were previously members of a2a, version 1) from the new a2a tab on the Affiliate Center homepage.

Upon submitting your registration, you'll get 60 VersaPoints instantly. Plus, you'll also get a cool, a2a 2.0 badge for your homepage. NOTE: Due to privacy issues, the SFI system cannot maintain past relationships established in a2a version 1.0. However, you can get started fresh right now and begin befriending affiliates immediately.

MAKE IT EVEN BETTER
Have suggestions for how we can make a2a even better? Use our Suggestion Box HERE. ]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry111116-105749
That's why you'll want to check out this training article for SFI Affiliates serious about success:

"Your TConnect Page"

In this article, you'll learn all about the various sections on your TConnect page, what they mean, and how you can put these elements to work for you.

Also, be sure to let your team members know about this article and their TConnect page. By helping your personally sponsored affiliates take advantage of and learn to use SFI's resources effectively, you'll be strengthening your whole team and helping to increase your own commissions!]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry111031-121906

What's the "80/20" rule for online businesses? Find out in SFI's ongoing, exclusive Internet Income course on how to start and run a profitable online business. In Lesson #67, course author, George Little, explains this online "rule" and how you can apply it to your Web presence for a more profitable business.

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And don't forget to check out Internet Income, Volume 1 at TripleClicks. George shares his vast knowledge of Internet Marketing to empower hard-working men and women who strive to achieve success and independence. Take this book with you wherever you go for easy reference to well-researched information and proven strategies designed to get your business off and running. Order your hard copy of Internet Income, Volume I and begin your climb to your SFI business success HERE.

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Identify potential future stars in your affiliate team with Profile Scores!

Here's how it works: Our system reviews the responses your affiliates have given to questions on their Affiliate Profiles. We assign a point value to each response to help identify affiliates who have set high goals, committed to investing significant time or money into their new business, are experienced in network marketing or Internet marketing, and/or who have past leadership experience, and so on. These point values are all added altogether to create the affiliate's Profile Score.

These Profile Scores allow you to quickly get an idea of your affiliate's level of motivation and commitment, and maybe even an insight into the kind of affiliate this person is going to be.

That said, there are limitations to how much weight you should put on the Profile Score for any given affiliate. Keep in mind that the score is only a number based on Affiliate Profile responses. A high score does not guarantee a future Platinum Team Leader. Likewise, a low score doesn't necessarily indicate that an affiliate is going to go nowhere. High or low, ALL your affiliates should be greeted with enthusiasm and strong support!

You can find Profile Scores in the e-mail notifications you receive whenever one of your PSAs completes their Affiliate Profile. Also, you will soon be able to see Profile Scores on the Affiliate Manager and Genealogy.
]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry111005-143225 Standing Order (SO) payments, it's easy for you and your TC customers around the world to quickly and securely set up Standing Orders for favorite TripleClicks products--without requiring a credit card or U.S. bank account.

Simply choose the AlertPay payment method when prompted during the check out process. (Affiliates with existing SOs cannot choose AlertPay as their payment method; AlertPay can only be selected during a new SO setup process.)

In addition to providing support for more than 6 million members in 190+ countries, AlertPay uses SSL-encryption to safeguard personal information and features built-in fraud protection designed for quick, easy, and secure online payments in any of 22 currencies.

Be sure to spread the word about AlertPay to your international SFI Affiliates and TC Members!

Don't have an account set up with AlertPay? Sign up HERE. It's quick and easy!]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry110926-110745

SFI's "ultra-simple" SFI Basics page outlines everything you and your team members need to do to create a full-time income with SFI in just three simple steps. In just three SENTENCES in fact!

Be sure to point your incoming affiliates--as well as those team members having trouble understanding what they need to do--to this short, simple page. Of course, your affiliates can still access the standard SFI BASICS page, which includes more details, via a link at the bottom of the "ultra-simple" basics page.]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry110919-121804
But did you know that SFI offers a 100 TCredit pak, specially priced at $29 a month and exclusively available ONLY for Affiliates? This is the VERY BEST DEAL we offer on TCredits. Use them for member listings at TripleClicks.com, for bidding on Pricebenders Penny Auctions, for team rewards/incentives, as sample give-aways to attract member referrals, to redeem on TC products, and more!

Even if you already have a product on Standing Order, take a moment and check out our best Standing Order deal on TCredits. Also, keep in mind that TCredits are delivered digitally and, therefore, make a hassle-free and option with NO SHIPPING FEES for Affiliates living outside the U.S. Be sure to spread the word about this SO opportunity to all international affiliates on your team!]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry110830-151517

The Country Leaderboard at the SFI Affiliate Center features two parts to help you and your team members get more information about SFI Affiliate leaders in your country and around the world.

First, you'll find a listing of the #1 SFI affiliate for every country in the world (based on total VersaPoints to date). Note you can click on the affiliate names to pick up tips from these leaders. Also, you can click on the country names to see a listing of other top-producing affiliates for each country. Where do YOU rank on this list? If you're not near the top, make a personal challenge to yourself to get into the top 50 or top 20 or top 10...or set the ultimate goal--to become the #1 affiliate in your country. You can do it! And with this new leaderboard, you can now easily follow your progress and know exactly how many points you need to make your climb to the top!

Second is a listing of the top 100 countries (based on the number of most active SFI affiliates). Where does YOUR country rank? If it's not as high as you think it should be, you know what to do!

Take a moment right now, and check out this report at:

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Therefore, we recommend you review these pages your new affiliates see when they join SFI:

1. New Affiliate Welcome at: http://www.sfimg.com/gs2.sfi
2. SFI Basics at: http://www.sfimg.com/SFIBasics.sfi
3. Your SFI Gateway at: www.sfi4.com/[YOUR SFIID]/Real2

Upon review, you'll notice the emphasis is on getting started by earning VersaPoints from performing actions on the SFI To-Do List. In other words, your PSAs learn from the get-go that earning VersaPoints equals earning income.

You can help your PSAs get started right by also focusing on the "score more, earn more" aspect of the SFI program in your own welcome e-mails, team communications, and leadership incentives.]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry110804-141152 Leadership Page (LP) is designed as a central page for you to support your downline members. But how do you get your affiliates to your LP?

Your affiliates will find a link to your LP on their "Upline Team" pages at the Affiliate Center. They'll also see your LP link on the "Contact your Sponsor/Team Leaders" line in the header of the Affiliate Center.

In addition to calling your affiliates' attention to these pages, you can also include a direct link--www.sfimg.com/leadership/YOURSFIID--in your e-mails to your team.

Haven't set up your LP yet? We strongly suggest you do this as soon as possible. Just click the small LP tag in the top right corner of the Affiliate Center to go right to your page at https://www.sfimg.com/Resources/LeadershipManager.sfi. You can also access your Leadership Page via the Hot Spots menu.]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry110713-144618
Your LP includes:

1. A brief greeting in which you can provide a bio of yourself and let your downline members know how you can assist them.

2. A complete, at-a-glance contact information section which includes links for easy TeamMail messages and live chat, too.

3. A section displaying all of your SFI badges.

4. TeamTalk

5. Blog

6. Recommendations where you can list SFI services and resources you recommend. You can also list up to five of your favorite products from TripleClicks. The TripleClicks ECAs you connect with are also automatically listed.

7. Recognition. In this section, you can recognize and honor affiliates on your team.

8. "My Best Tip." Your best tip for everyone in your downline.

9. A "Rewards/Incentives" section where you can set up contests for your team to motivate them and provide specific, actionable goals. You set the specifications for each of your contests (who is eligible to enter, what the qualifications to win are, the starting and ending dates, restrictions, and of course the prize--which can be TCredits, PSA reassignments, or gift certificates). With just a few clicks, and literally in just a minute or two, you can set up a contest any time you want. And when your downline members go to your LP, all contests they are eligible for will be be automatically presented to them to enter!

NOTE: Click HERE for a sample completed LP for fictitious SFI affiliate "Joe Sponsor."

Have you checked out your LP yet? If not, take a moment NOW and set it up. It takes about 20 minutes. Once finished, your LP is ready to help you provide support, strengthen your team, and build a stronger business!

For more FAQs and tips on using your Leadership page, see this post at our news blog.]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry110630-080000

Don't ever miss out on a Pricebenders Auction item you want to bid on. Select an auction alert and get an e-mail or cell phone text letting you know your auction has begun.

Just log in to TripleClicks.com and view the Pricebenders Schedule, which lists upcoming auctions. Next to the item(s) you're interested in, just click the e-mail or text link. You'll then receive your alert as soon as the auction starts.

NOTE: The first time you select the text link, you'll need to enter your phone number and carrier in the registration form...then enter a special activation code number you receive on your phone. After that, just one click will get you text alerts for your chosen auctions.

Extra Tip: Don't forget to log in to see the SFI Exclusive auctions at the Pricebenders Schedule!]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry110627-110847

Are there few products you like at TripleClicks.com or no ECAs in your country at the store?

Well, you could simply be patient--we're bringing in dozens of new ECAs every month.

But a much BETTER option would be to start referring your own ECAs! There may be thousands of other SFI affiliates just like YOU who want to start buying and selling products from local ECAs and/or who want products currently unavailable at TC. By making simple ECA referrals, YOU can begin earning lifetime royalties every time any one of the more than 1.3 million affiliates and TC members buy or sell the products of ECAs you've referred.

To learn more about this exciting supplemental SFI income program, see:
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Stopping by the SFI Forum each day is a great and easy way to stay abreast of the latest SFI news, as well as the latest affiliate ideas and SFI business Q&As from the field.

To view the most recent SFI Forum posts each day, just access the SFI Forum at the Affiliate Center and click the "View New Posts" link. You'll get a handy listing of the latest forum posts within the past 12 hours.

]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry110613-140840 Genealogy report, on the My Movers tab on your Affiliate Center homepage, on Affiliate Manager pages, and on your Upline Team page. Just click the yellow bubble to initiate an online conversation with that affiliate.

A few tips:

* If you're chatting with a person who's primary language is different than your own, keep Google Translate open in another browser window so you can cut and paste text as needed to translate your conversation.

* When initiating contact with downline members, focus on how you can help them. Support and assist your downline, and you will build a stronger, more profitable group.

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Did you know that as an EA or above, you get FREE TCredits every month you maintain 1,500 VP or above?

Beginning in their second consecutive month with 1,500 VP or more, EAs receive 10 TCredits, BTLs get 12, STLs get 14, GTLs receive 16, and PTLs are awarded 20 TCredits each month. Your free TCredits accumulate in your TC account until they expire (1 year after being issued) or you use them.

These FREE TCredits give you--not to mention your qualified team members--a wonderful opportunity to explore TripleClicks and post items for sale, bid on Pricebenders™ Auctions, and more...and all at absolutely no risk!

It just doesn't get easier than this. Take a moment now, and log in to TripleClicks.com to view the number of TCredits on your account. And be SURE to trumpet these free TCredits to your team members with 1,500 VP, as well as your up-and-coming affiliates!]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry110601-111305
In addition to the SFI Tips blog, you can view valuable insights, tips, shortcuts, and more from your fellow affiliates in the Affiliate Tips article in the Training section of your Affiliate Center.

There are also tips galore to be viewed at the Top 300 Leaderboard, PowerRank Leaderboard, and your Scoreboard. Just click the names of those with a checkmark beside them. Be sure to rate each one you read to help move the most valuable tips to the top of our "best of the best" listings!

Finally, you can view a helpful daily Power Tip, as well as an Affiliate Tip, on your Affiliate Center home page under the Today tab.

All in all, there are LOTS of tips and resources you and your team can view each day covering most aspects of creating and operating your SFI business. Spread the word to your affiliates!]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry110523-115723 win 25 TCredits in our daily drawing featured on the bottom of your SFI Affiliate Center home page. Just answer the day's question correctly to enter the drawing. ]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry110518-134818 Tripleclicks.com and locate business-related products, especially those about marketing and sales, that you think your team members could find useful. Pay particular attention to new items specifically for affiliates in the SFI department (log on first to view that department).

Use the PSA Mailer and the CSA Mailer to send your affiliates a brief message about it. Be sure to include the product link, so your team members can easily find it in the store to order. Another idea would be to include a blurb about a product and its store link in your regular team newsletters or other regular communications with your downline.]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry110516-140314 ECA Referral report lists your ECAs from newest to oldest and features each ECA's company name, contact information, and customer referral link. You'll also see columns listing the date the ECA applied for participation in the program, the approval date (if applicable), and the number of products listed at TripleClicks.com.

This handy report makes it easy for you to view at a glance all your ECAs' information and their product counts at the store. Use this data to offer product placement help for new ECAs with no product counts, encourage individual ECAs with growing product counts, and more.

WHY DOES YOUR ECA REFERRAL REPORT MATTER?

Your success as an SFI affiliate (and your team's success), is tied directly to the success of TripleClicks--and our ECAs are a big part of TripleClicks. The more successful your ECAs are, the more successful YOU will be. A robust ECA program means more products and services, better prices, lower shipping costs, and MORE sales...which all adds up to bigger commissions for you!

And by referring ECAs, you can also benefit directly with royalties on ALL your ECAs' sales at TripleClicks for life! Learn more HERE.
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The AlertPay option in the TC shopping cart helps make it easier for you, your team members, and your customers around the world to make quick, secure purchases.

AlertPay supports more than 6 million members in 190+ countries and features SSL-encryption to safeguard personal information and built-in fraud protection designed for quick, easy, and secure online payments in any of 22 currencies.

If you haven't done so, set up an account with AlertPay, and encourage your team members to do the same. It's quick and easy. Just click HERE to sign up.]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry110504-114416 Genealogy Report. You can then select various tabs within your report to view VersaPoint (VP) totals, sales, contact, or other information about your CSAs or award Gift Certificates or TCredits. Use the report's remaining filter option to further refine your CSA list (by VP total, join date, last login date, etc.). You can also click the "Send an e-mail/TeamMail to this group" option in the top section of the Genealogy to send off a quick message to your selected CSAs.]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry110425-141421
Just access the Custom Banner Manager, and follow the simple directions. You can create banners featuring up to 15 TC products you choose. Each banner will automatically include the names, prices, and images of your selected products; or if you prefer, you can leave off prices and/or images.

PLUS...You can choose to display the prices in any of these 17 different currencies: United States Dollar, Euro, United Kingdom Pounds, Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, Russian Rubles, Mexican Pesos, New Zealand Dollar, Singapore Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Swedish Krona, Norwegian Krone, Malaysian Ringgit, South African Rand, Swiss Franc, and the Indian Rupee.

Of course, all banners you create will have your unique SFI ID number embedded in the links to ensure you're automatically credited with all sales your banners generate.
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Setting up a local "SFI Club" can be an effective and fun way to brainstorm and share ideas on building a profitable SFI business with REAL, live affiliates in your area. One easy way to connect with local SFI business owners is via a2a, SFI's affiliate-to-affiliate communication program.

Using a2a, you can search, browse, and exchange messages with other affiliates in your area and easily and quickly set up informal meetings, strategy sessions, or other offline get-togethers. NOTE: Remember, cross-solicitation is forbidden in SFI.

To get started, you must first register as an a2a member here.

Once you're registered, you can immediately start browsing the a2a roster, exchanging messages, and more. The more a2a members, the more valuable a2a is, so be sure to encourage all your affiliates to get registered.]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry110411-120349 TC homepage, just move your mouse pointer over a main department link in the left navigation menu (arrows next to the department names indicate they contain sub-departments). You'll see a popup menu listing that main department's sub-departments. Simply click a sub-department to view the products/services listed there...Easy!

Note: If you do not see what you're looking for, try the main department, as many ECAs do not yet have their products sub-departmentalized.]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry110406-110133
Here's a tip: try reaching these affiliates via SFI's TeamMail or TeamTalk at the Affiliate Center and asking them for a working e-mail address you can use to send them answers to their questions, important support information, tips, newsletters, etc.

You can access TeamTalk via your SFI Alerts page. Just scroll down to the bottom of the page, enter a general message requesting your affiliates double check their e-mail addresses on file with SFI. Be sure to refer them to www.sfimg.com/MyAccount/EditAccountInfo.sfi where they can update their e-mail addresses, if necessary. Then select whether to send your message to your PSAs, CSAs, or your entire downline, and click Submit when you're done.

To use TeamMail, go to your Genealogy, select the group you wish to send your message to, then click the "Send an e-mail/TeamMail to this group." Insert your message and subject header in the appropriate fields, and click "Send Message." These messages will show up in your affiliates' Message Center at the SFI Affiliate Center. NOTE: For help selecting a group via your Genealogy, see this tutorial.

Chances are, your active affiliates who are checking their Affiliate Center regularly will see your message and update their e-mail addresses with you and SFI.]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry110330-113326 HERE and choose a country from the selection menu to view all the PayByCash options available for that country. Use this link and the country-specific information to assist your affiliates around the world asking for details on how to pay for product purchases.

AND REMEMBER...All affiliates can opt for SFI's Payoneer debit card to use for making purchases, as well as Standing Orders, at TripleClicks (and anywhere else online or offline that accepts MASTERCARD). PLUS, you can have your SFI commissions paid directly to your card, which you can then use to receive cash in your country's currency at almost any ATM machine world-wide! Learn more.]]> http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php?entry=entry110328-152126

You can find out about all the upcoming auctions at our Pricebenders schedule page. Using this handy schedule, you can browse through to quickly and easily identify the auctions you might want to bid on.

Tip: Don't forget to log in to see the SFI Exclusive auctions! And, soon, you'll also be able to sign up for quickie "auction starting" alerts which you can receive via e-mail and/or cell phone texts.]]>