I read this post in SFI's discussion board and it's an amazing piece of information. I recommend that you visit the board often. You'll learn a lot from the SFI oldies and newbies as well on how you can work your SFI Business.
Moving on, here's a copy of the post from SFI member Hose B:
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How many of you deal with this statement daily? I composed the following to address this very thing. Feel free to comment and use if you like.
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Dear Affiliates and Members of xxxxxxxxxTEAM:
"I don't have any Money!"
Believe it or not, I hear this from Affiliates quite a lot. I want you to read the following. As advertised, SFI comes through with it's promise--An Internet business that you can become involved with for NO money up front! YOU choose the level of your commitment to SFI.
OK, so you have little or no money to start your business with. That's one problem that we can work around for now. One of the beautiful things about your SFI business is that you can substitute time for money! Any business will take time to build, whether it be an Internet business like SFI or a brick-and-mortar business like "Joe's Diner".
Money will get you where you want to be much faster, but it is NOT necessary as long as you understand this: The road to success is not "closed" by any means, but there will be a few more twists and turns. It will take just a little bit longer to get where you are going.
That's OK, as long as you know that up front. Even with money, the road can be bumpy and long. I will attempt to provide you with a "map" that will help you negotiate this road with as little difficulty as possible.
I've said this before and I'll keep saying it-- You must Read, Read and Read some more! Whether you have money or not, you must educate yourself about your SFI business, it's products and it's services. Find out what it is you are selling! Get to know the products and services like the back of your hand. Go over the SFI website everyday. Go through the Smart Start Training if you haven't already done so. Do it again. Ask questions about points you aren't sure of. Ask me and ask on the D-Board. Train yourself as if you were going to train others.
Cost to read: $0.00
Smart Start is the first step in your self-education. SFI wants it's affiliates to at least have a basic knowledge of the SFI System and what is expected of all affiliates. This training session takes no more than 30 minutes of your time. It is the start of your journey. It is a MUST!
Cost for Smart Start: $0.00
You are awarded 5 (--edited) SVP immediately for completing Smart Start, leaving just 5 (--edited) more needed to become an EA affiliate!. For the first 10, your SVP's are accumulated until you reach a total of 10. SFI plans to attach SVP in the future to other actions that you take to further yourself with your business. After you become an EA affiliate, you will need to maintain 10 SVP each month to keep your EA status. You can do this by selling products and services to your personally refered affiliates or to anyone you refer to your gateway page(s). Relatives, friends, co-workers and neighbors are good candidates for these sales.
Cost to become EA: $0.00
Next, go to the D-Board Training Center. There you will find a ton of information that will help you with your SFI business. You'll see an overview of SFI, and "FAQ's". There is a "Getting Started" and SFI Resources section. Take the "Internet Income" course or get tips on "Creative Writing". Start the "10-Day Training Series" and read the "30-days to Success". There are links to other resources along with "Advertising Information".
Cost for training: $0.00
As you might have gathered by now my friends, you CAN get "Something for Nothing" with SFI Marketing Group. The secret is: You have to WORK for it, and you have to WANT it!! Henry Ford is oft quoted as saying, : "If you think you can't have Success or you can have Success-- you're right!" Your success begins with the insatiable desire to WANT to change your current situation. No money? No problem! Let's go out and get some, Team!!
Cost to have a dream: $0.00
Your Team Leader,
Joe Slaughter
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