SFI – The Perfect Affiliate Program

If you are anything like me (or most Internet Users!) your Inbox will be stuffed with emails from companies promising instant wealth, huge incomes and early retirement if you just sign up to their programs. And again if you are like me you just can’t be bothered to read anymore of that nonsense and delete them immediately.

There used to be a niggling doubt in the back of my mind that maybe amongst all the dross there was actually a company that could deliver results – a genuine affiliate opportunity. Well there is and it’s called Strong Future International (SFI)! However it’s unlikely that any of the promotions above would have referred to this particular company. SFI is refreshingly “hype-free” – there are no promises of instant success or effortless income. What you get is access to excellent business building tools including a pre-stocked webstore, promotional sites and banners, excellent training and ongoing support (you are assigned three leaders to provide consultation and support), and of course a lucrative commission plan. Refer just three new members to SFI and you can automatically start earning a portion of EVERY sale...EVERY month...made by SFI's over one million affiliates and members worldwide.

So when you join apart from memberships what do you sell? Well, products ranging from Herbal Tea and Magazines to Broadband and Web Hosting! And as I mentioned before your website is ready for business immediately.

Believe it or not it’s FREE to join SFI and you can remain a free member for as long as you want with absolutely no cost to you and no obligation whatsoever. Even becoming an Executive Affiliate is low cost. SFI operate a points system called SVP and you only need 10 of these to qualify for Executive Affiliate status. These points are obtained by either purchases from your website or alternatively the easiest way (and this is what I did) to qualify is to become a member of the IAHBE (International Association Of Home Business Entrepreneurs). The IAHBE is also a fantastic resource for anyone involved in running their own business and at less than $30 for membership is well worth the money.

So how difficult is it to sell the SFI opportunity to prospective affiliates? Well SFI is widely considered the number one affiliate program on the web today and has paid out millions of dollars in commissions to affiliates in 190 countries worldwide and it’s also one of the premier programs that form part of the hugely successful Plug In Profit Site. In fact I only joined SFI when I signed up to Plug In Profit. I have to say that of all the programs I am personally involved with SFI is without doubt the one that is the easiest to promote for a number of reasons – it’s free of course, the range and quality of products available to affiliates, the training and resources are great, but personally I think one of the big attractions is that it’s perfect for the “little guy”. There are no sales volume requirements and basically no pressure. Not everyone is a “heavy hitter” and SFI recognise that fact.

If you’re looking for a home business opportunity I highly recommend this one and remember it’s free so you have nothing to lose. Sign up for SFI here and I’ll see you in my sales team!

How To Be A Stay At Home Mom With A Home Business
Copyright © Daphne Succes
www.daphnespassion.com

If you are a mom, then you already have a full time job with an
endless amount of overtime hours. Even with all of the
responsibilities that being a mom includes, some women decide
to be a stay at home mom with a home business. This can be a
very rewarding adventure and allows some additional cash flow
into the household.

Being a stay at home mom with a home business takes a lot of
dedication, patience and, most of all, determination. You will
probably want to start out small and, time and interest
permitting, work your way up to a larger business in the
future. Because you will need to take frequent breaks
throughout the day, it’s a good idea to select a business that
is not completely demanding or time consuming. If possible,
search for a business opportunity that offers part-time hours.
This will give you plenty of time to spend with your children,
but also give you the opportunity to do something for yourself
and earn extra money in the process.

Being a stay at home mom with a home business is ideal for many
women. The fact that you will be able to stay at home and still
be a large presence in your children’s life is extremely
important. Many parents do not want to leave their children
with a nanny, babysitter or relative, so having one parent
working at home is the perfect option for many families.

At first, it may be very challenging to balance home life with
being a stay at home mom with a home business. It will be
difficult to separate business from pleasure and your children
may not understand why mommy is not available all the time.
It’s a good idea to approach the transition slowly and take
into consideration that your children will miss having you
available 24/7. Every home business requires a computer so, if
you are a stay at home mom with a home business, make sure that
the computer is placed in the same room that your children are
in. If they spend most of their time in the family room, place
a desk in the corner and set up your office there. This will
allow you to be near your children, keep a close eye on them
and work at the same time. This may be challenging at first
because the children will want your constant attention, but try
to explain that their mom has some very important work to finish
and assure them that you will spend time with them very shortly.
Begin with 30 minutes of work at different times throughout the
day, then plan an activity with your little ones. Gradually
work your way up to longer periods of work throughout the day
as the children adjust and will allow you the time to finish
your work.

Being a stay at home mom with a home business will literally
entail you taking on two jobs at once. It is a wonderful way,
however, to spend time doing something that is just for you and
can take you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life -
even if only for a few minutes. Selling on internet auctions or
babysitting are two very good starter businesses and can
increase in volume in accordance with your time and desire.


About The Author:
Daphne is a Writer, Business Owner, Motivator
and Self-Starter and full-time Mom. She enjoys writing articles
about small businesses and family and tries to motivate other
women with the same desires. She can be reached at
1-877-TOY-DIVA http://www.daphnespassion.com

Do you have what it takes to be an e-entrepreneur?
Copyright © Stone Evans, The Home Biz Guy
Author of "Dotcomology - The Science of Making Money Online"

These days, it seems like everyone wants to work
from home and make money on the Internet. But
before you even turn on your computer, the first
question you have to ask yourself is whether
you’re cut out for this kind of work.

The fact is, building a home-based business isn’t
for everyone. Some people like the commute. They
really do enjoy having a boss who tells them what
to do, and they like the routine of working
nine-to-five for an ordinary salary that can
barely pay the mortgage. Personally, I think
they’re nuts.

More reasonably, there are people who are
concerned about the risk of starting up their own
business. They’re not sure it’s worth the
investment of time and money, and they’re scared
of the responsibility that comes with running
their own company. They wonder if there is
another way to escape the rat race.

I’m sure there is. You could win the lottery or
wait for your Aunt Sue to keel over and leave you
her condo. Or maybe you could sit down with a pen
and paper and draw the blueprint for "The Next
Big Thing". Anything can happen... Right?

For me, what happened was creating a successful,
self-running Internet marketing system. It didn’t
happen without effort. It didn’t happen without
at least some initial investment of both time and
money and, of course, it doesn’t happen now
without me making sure that the taxes are filed
and the paperwork is done. But it happened.

I’m my own boss. I work from home according to my
own schedule and I get to pocket all the cash my
business makes. If you’re prepared to give an
e-business the time, the work and the money it
needs to get started and get growing, it can
happen for you too.

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Organising Your Day When You Work From Home
Copyright © Lorraine Simpson
http://www.FifthAceOnline.com

Increasingly the ideal for many people is to work from home and the Internet has made this a real possibility for thousands of us. There’s a lot to be said for avoiding the daily commute and the stresses of the workplace but working from home brings its own problems and to be successful in your home based business managing your day effectively and efficiently is essential. Use the pointers below to make sure you are making the most of your time.

Identify And Organise Your Work Area
One of the major problems that can arise is that the distinction between work and home life becomes blurred. Create a separate work area (ideally a separate room if you have space) that is used solely for that purpose. If necessary the corner of a room is fine but avoid the general living area of your home - it’s difficult to focus on the task in hand when someone else is lounging around watching TV! Make sure that the tools you need (files, reference books, paper, pens, etc) are close to hand but stored in an organised manner. Set aside 5 minutes each day to tidy your work area. A cluttered desk or work area is depressing and the chances are you will waste a lot of time looking for papers, etc. There are those who maintain that they like a messy desk and they know where everything is – when put to the test this rarely turns out to be the case!

Establish And Maintain An Efficient Electronic Filing System
Most of us who do business on the Internet are bombarded with Emails on a daily basis. Set up folders within your Email system and file the mail you receive just the way you would a paper document. Give your folders meaningful relevant names but only create as many as necessary. Never leave Emails lying in your Inbox – in no time at all it will become cluttered and unmanageable. Move them to the relevant folder as soon as they are opened. Consider also creating a “Today” and “Later” folder for Emails that require action. There is a tendency to regard Emails as urgent just because they are there on your computer but if something does not require immediate action your time is possibly better spent dealing with other things. Once you have dealt with mail in these folders it can then be filed in the appropriate folder. Note that some Email systems (Outlook for example) allow you to set up rules to automatically move an Email to a specific folder as soon as it is received. This is a great tool if set up correctly so if this option is available to you it is worth investing the time to get it organised.

Set Daily Tasks
The Internet is full of distractions and it is easy to waste hours of your valuable time browsing or being completely sidetracked from your purpose. Before you start work set yourself two or three tasks that you want to complete that day. Write them down and stick them up beside your PC. If you come across something that interests you but is not relevant to the tasks you have to accomplish that day bookmark it and go back to it later when your tasks are completed. I am not a big fan of huge “To Do” lists. I am by nature a procrastinator and I have tried to use them many times in the past without much success. Personally I find it a little demoralising to sit down everyday to a long list of tasks that never reduces in size – there is always something else to do! I find that just focusing on two or three tasks a day produces much better results and more often than not I accomplish more than I set out to do anyway.

Set Aside Time For Dealing With Routine Tasks
Establish a daily routine for dealing with routine tasks and stick to it! By routine tasks I mean things like reading and filing Emails or paper mail, updating your electronic diary, surfing the Traffic Exchanges, reading E Books or other information relevant to your business efforts. Set aside blocks of time in your day to do these routine tasks instead of haphazardly dealing with them in between doing other things. This minimises the likelihood of distractions as mentioned above but more importantly ensures that these routine tasks actually get done on a daily basis. I also suggest you set aside blocks of time for making telephone calls. This can be tricky to do if your contacts are in a different time zone, etc. but with a little planning it should be possible to accommodate these differences. Type up this daily schedule on a piece of paper and hang it beside your PC as a reminder to yourself of what you should be doing. Important Note: one daily task you should always make time for is backing up your files to disc. Anyone who has ever experienced an irreparable PC crash will testify to the importance of this. I know from bitter experience how long it takes to get back to normal if you have not backed up your work regularly – never again!

Prioritise Your Tasks
To prioritise your tasks correctly you need to understand the difference between effectiveness and efficiency, urgency and importance. Effectiveness means being productive, getting results or, put simply, doing the right things at the right time. Efficiency means functioning effectively with the least waste of effort. To be effective and efficient you should be doing what you need to be doing in a way that optimises the outcome. An urgent task may have an impending deadline – it has to be done by a specific date. On the other hand it may be that until you complete a specific task you will not be able to do other things. In that case you may well consider it urgent that the task is completed even though there is no deadline as such. An important task must be done well and needs an adequate amount of time allocated to ensure completion but it is not necessarily urgent. Bearing all these points in mind when you are prioritising your workload ask yourself the simple question “What’s the best use of my time right now?”

And finally ………..

Going To Work In Your Pyjamas
This is a cute concept for a sales letter but the reality is different! I remember the days when I first started working from home and I embraced this idea so completely that I would find myself still in my robe in front of my PC at 4 o’clock in the afternoon - no shower, hair unbrushed, surrounded by coffee cups and breakfast plates … you get the picture. Take your business and yourself seriously. I’m not suggesting you put on a suit every morning but when you report for work (albeit you are reporting to yourself!) be washed and dressed and ready to face the day ahead. Having structure in your day focuses the mind and apart from that if you spend your working days living like a slob what are you going to do on your days off?!


About the Author:
Lorraine Simpson is a Director of Fifth Ace Ltd based in Scotland.
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