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Sunday, April 30, 2017

Don't Quit As Long As You Can Breathe


Why You Don't Give Up
I'm a huge baseball fan, and especially of the New York Yankees. On Friday, the Yankees reminded me of why I don't give up.

If you are familiar with baseball, runs don't come easy, and usually 4 or 5 will win a game. Certainly 6 or 7 would almost guarantee a win. Almost!

The Yankees were losing 9-1 against the Team that was in First Place, The Baltimore Orioles. It was the 6th inning so that meant the Yankees only had 4 innings to catch up against this team that had already scored 9 big runs on them. This is where a lot of teams would just resign to the loss and look forward to the next game.

Jacoby Ellsbury's seventh-inning grand slam brought New York within three runs, chipping away at what had been an eight-run deficit, and Castro told teammate Didi Gregorius that he sensed something special was brewing against long odds in this wild slugfest.

Castro, tied the game with a two-run blast off Brad Brach in a three-run ninth inning.

Matt Holliday's walk-off blast, powered the Yankees' to a wild 14-11, 10-inning victory over the Orioles!

This was a lesson in life! Don't quit!

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/227149666/yankees-rally-to-walk-off-in-10-vs-orioles/?game_pk=490431

Car Magnets

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Hi SFI Family!

This time of year people are going on vacation and are driving everywhere. When they are relaxed and in a great mood, you want them to see your signs. Car magnets are a great way to get the word out.

If you purchase a car magnet to advertise SFI or Tripleclicks, get a domain name to advertise your site and try to make it something easy for people to remember and that will catch their attention like "awesomehomebiz.com" etc. Make your car magnet work for you. Be imaginetive and make it something that will intrigue people enough that they will go home and type it in to find out what it is.

All you have to do is drive around town to see how many people are out and about that will see your sign.

Have a great week!

What do I tell a prospective ECA that says the minimum 15% cut is too high?


What you get for your 15%...

  • Everything you need to get started selling online today at no cost or obligation
  • Free website to list unlimited products
  • Free one-click messaging and emails to all your connected members to promote sales, new products, etc.
  • Guaranteed sales (you don't pay us a cent unless we generate sales for you)
  • Exposure to over 6 million of our affiliates and members worldwide
  • Over 1.6 million potential sellers of your products (i.e. our affiliates who can earn commissions selling your items)
  • Can offer your products as Standing Orders (i.e. have ongoing, monthly auto orders)
  • Up to 50 payment types (the more ways your customers have to pay, the greater the sales potential)
  • TripleClicks processes all payments for you (saves you 4-5% or more on merchant account fees alone)
  • TripleClicks processes all payments for you to protect you from fraud (TripleClicks shields it ECAs from literally thousands of dollars in would-be fraud every week) and pays you weekly by check or electronically in your own currency
  • Product reviews and ratings
  • Wish lists
  • Much more...and much more to come!

Most all of the above you would pay otherwise in advertising, service costs, etc. to make sales...so all you're doing is transferring your expenses to TripleClicks. In other words, you're not adding to your expenses when you sell as a TripleClicks ECA...and you may actually be decreasing your expenses compared to selling outside of TripleClicks.

And if you don't think all of these great benefits are worth 15%, then feel free to add to your selling price to cover it.

Friday, April 28, 2017

When I post my SFI Gateway or an SFI Share-It to Facebook or Twitter, it is blocked. What can I do?


When I post my SFI Gateway or an SFI Share-It to Facebook or Twitter, it is blocked. What can I do?

One solution to the common Facebook and Twitter URL blocking issue is to hook up your own domains to SFI and TripleClicks Gateways of your choosing.

Here’s what you need to do:
1. If you don't already have one, buy a domain for yourself that will be appropriate for promoting the Gateway you wish to use in your advertising. Note that domains can be purchased for as little as just $12.99 a year (just $1.09/month) at registrars such as GoDaddy. NOTE: You can help us a little bit with our growing server hardware costs by purchasing your domain(s) GoDaddy (GoDaddy will pay us a small commission).

2. Then, follow the simple directions provided at our new Gateway Hosting Manager page HERE to set up domain, the DNS record, etc.

3. Allow a few days for your domain to propagate.

That’s it--you’re ready to roll! And our hosting of your Gateways is provided 100% FREE.


These hosted Gateways are integrated into SFI Share-Its. So instead of using SFI4.com domains or other SFI/TripleClicks domains that Facebook and other sites have blacklisted, we automatically swap in YOUR non-blocked domain. Each time you earn a new Share-It, you can share it on Facebook, Twitter, etc. without worrying about it being blocked or having your friends exposed to a silly message suggesting you’re associating with a non-reputable company! 

Other possible solutions include creating a short "cloaking" link for free from a service like bit.ly or setting up your own "forwarding link." See "5 Ways to Redirect a URL" for help or Google "URL Forwarding" for other resources.

Refer: https://www.sfimg.com/Support/Solution?id=195159&referrer=search

Thursday, April 27, 2017

19 ways you can earn VersaPoints for free

19 ways you can earn VersaPoints for free


There are MANY actions on your SFI To-Do List that will earn you UNLIMITED VersaPoints without having to purchase anything. These actions include:

1. You can earn unlimited VP selling any of the over 90,000 products and services at TripleClicks. Learn all about how to refer TripleClicks members at the Generating TripleClicks Sales Training center.
2. As a Team Leader, you can earn 100 to 500 VP (monthly) for each personally sponsored affiliate (unlimited Support points). Learn all about how to sponsor affiliates at Sponsoring Affiliates Training center.

3. Earn 100 points for each approved/activated ECA you refer to TripleClicks (unlimited points). NOTE: You will receive your VP once your referred ECA generates its first $10 or more in sales. Learn more.

4. Earn 500 points for earning a Payoneer MasterCard Debit Card. Learn more.

5. Earn 25 VP for reviews of physical and TC Direct products you've purchased within the last 30 days (45 days for international affiliates) from TripleClicks.com.

6. Earn at least 5 VP in each Spin & Win contest. Learn more.

7. To build excitement and momentum in your group, Team Leaders can reassign a portion of the affiliates they've sponsored to their "Movers" or other personally sponsored affiliates. Earn 5 points for each reassignment (unlimited points).

8. Log in at the SFI Affiliate Center each day and earn 12 points daily for reviewing the tabs on your home page.

9. Earn 10 points weekly for sending a group message to your team (Must have minimum rank of EA to receive VP).

10. Earn 10 VP monthly by rating your SFI Sponsor and Co-Sponsor.

11. Earn up to 3 points weekly for posting a Stream message.

12. Earn 5 points monthly for reviewing your TripleClicks TConnect page.

13. You can win hundreds of VersaPoints every week by entering the Daily Grand drawing.


14. Earn 10 VP for creating and uploading your TripleClicks avatar.

15. Earn 5 points each month by setting your month's goals before the 10th.

16. Earn 20 VP just for installing a TripleClicks banner on your personal Website or blog.

17. Play the two FREE Card King games available each day and possibly earn up to 500 VP from Card King "duplicate card bonus" spins. Learn more about playing Card King HERE.

18. Earn up to 200 VP or 250 VP every month as a Grand Master (level 4) or Grand Master Elite (level 5), respectively, in the Badge Quest game.

19. Finally, you can earn more than 1,400 permanent, one-time VP by completing various tasks listed on your To Do List:
  • Earn 750 permanent, one-time VP by completing all tasks in the Getting Started section in your VP Ledger.
  • Earn 35 permanent VP for uploading your TriplClicks Avatar and reviewing select indexes at the Affiliate Center, as outlined in VP Ledger's Intermediate section.
  • Earn up to 300 one-time VP by advancing to Badge Quest Master (level 3) in the Badge Quest game.

All that said, make sure you're not focusing totally on VersaPoints. Yes, income can be earned from accumulating VP, but the primary role of VP is to determine your rank. As SFI BASICS explains, the way you create large incomes in SFI is through sales, sponsoring, and duplication. We strongly urge you to review SFI BASICS and follow it's guidelines!

CSA Rewards Program

What is the CSA Rewards program?

05/02/2016 The CSA Rewards program gives all affiliates the opportunity to earn 10, 20, 30 or more new, income-boosting CSAs every month!

Here’s how it works:

Everyone is familiar with our program that awards 2 CSAs each month for going EA.  The CSA Rewards program takes that same concept and drastically expands it so that you can earn CSAs for dozens of actions!

One of the easiest ways to several new CSAs every month is by becoming Booster Club Qualified (BCQ), which includes 10 CSAs.

But that’s just the tip of the iceberg…


BCQ status is just the top layer of the CSA Rewards program. Here are the lots of other ways to earn monthly CSAs:

Quantity shown represents the number of CSAs you’ll receive each month. Minimum rank of EA required to receive CSAs.
  • 2 for being an EA 
  • 3 for being a BTL (Bronze Team Leader)
  • 4 for being a STL (Silver Team Leader)
  • 6 for being a GTL (Gold Team Leader)
  • 8 for being a PTL (Platinum Team Leader)
  • 10 for being a DTL (Diamond Team Leader)
  • 5 for being an E365 Champion
  • 1 for being top 3 in your Power Rank Class
  • 1 for having the silver-trimmed Top Sponsor badge
  • 2 for having the gold-trimmed Top Sponsor badge
  • 1 for having the silver-trimmed Top Co-Sponsor badge
  • 2 for having the gold-trimmed Top Co-Sponsor badge
  • 5 for having the TC Top 100 Seller badge
  • 1 for having the silver-trimmed Top VP badge
  • 2 for having the gold-trimmed Top VP badge
  • 1 for having the silver-trimmed Overall Power Rank badge
  • 2 for having the gold-trimmed Overall Power Rank badge
  • 1 for having the gold-trimmed Country Power Rank badge
  • 1 for having the gold-trimmed EA Streak badge
  • 1 for having the gold-trimmed ECA Referrals badge
  • 1 for having the latest Leadership Challenge badge
  • 1 for having the gold-trimmed Likes badge
  • 1 for having the gold-trimmed Daily VP Streak badge

Tip: To view the qualifications for all the SFI badges, see the BADGES GALLERY.

IMPORTANT! Each time you qualify for one or more CSAs from the CSA Rewards program, you'll receive an alert on your Alerts Tab.  You'll then need to visit the CSA Rewards Ledger to claim your CSA(s). To claim CSA(s), simply click the "CLAIM" button. Your request will immediately be queued and your CSA(s) will be added to your Genealogy as soon as new CSAs are available. This will normally be within 24 hours. CSAs unclaimed after 30 days are forfeited.

There is one exception: For the two CSAs that brand new affiliates receive upon initially achieving the rank of EA, claiming is not required.  Rather, for first-time EAs, the two CSAs will be awarded automatically.


We are also looking at adding some fun CONTESTS in which you’ll be able to win even more CSAs from the CSA Rewards program monthly, so stay tuned!

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

  1. Some restrictions apply. See CSA Rewards Ledger for details.
  2. There is a FINITE supply of CSAs available each month.  Though we do not anticipate having a month where there are not enough new CSAs available to fulfill delivery of every CSA earned from the CSA Rewards program, it IS possible.  Should this occur, fulfillment will be prioritized, first-come, first-served, with BCQ CSAs being awarded first, those with Team Leader ranks next, then EAs with the longest seniority.  For any actual shortage, TCredits, on a one-to-one basis (one TCredit per CSA), will be substituted for CSAs.  Again, however, this is a contingency plan ONLY.

FAQs

Q: Do I have to maintain my EA status to keep the CSAs I acquire?Yes!  It’s VITAL that you maintain your EA status.  Otherwise, ALL of your CSAs will be forfeited, no matter how you’ve acquired them.

Q: What’s the best way to make sure I maintain my EA status?The best and easiest way is to attain and keep BCQ status. It will also earn you 10 fresh, new CSAs each month (120/year).  

Q: I already sport some of the badges on the CSA Rewards list.  Does that mean I’ll now start automatically receiving the CSAs associated with these badges each month?Yes, just claim them from the CSA Rewards Ledger.  Add even more CSAs by meeting the qualifications for other badges.

Q: When during the month will the CSAs I’ve earned be awarded to me?
Each time you qualify for one or more CSAs from the CSA Rewards program, you'll receive an alert on your Alerts Tab.  You'll then need to visit the CSA Rewards Ledger to claim your CSA(s). To claim CSA(s), simply click the "CLAIM" button. Your request will immediately be queued and your CSA(s) will be added to your Genealogy as soon as new CSAs are available. This will normally be within 24 hours. CSAs unclaimed after 30 days are forfeited. The one exception is for the two CSAs that brand new affiliates receive upon initially achieving the rank of EA; those two CSAs will be awarded automatically.

Q: What is the age of the CSAs I’ll be receiving?We currently have a backlog of never-been-assigned CSAs going back as far as a several weeks, some of which will be used for the Bonus CSAs. Otherwise, the CSAs you receive going forward each month should typically be fresh, with the sign-up dates within days, and can even include brand new/today’s signups.  Some exceptions to this general rule may be seen occasionally, however, if supply outpaces demand appreciably.

Q: Will I be notified of CSAs that I have received?
Yes. Each time you qualify for one or more CSAs from the CSA Rewards program, you'll receive an alert on your Alerts Tab.  You'll then need to visit the CSA Rewards Ledger to claim your CSA(s). Therefore, you will always know when new CSAs have been awarded to you. And, of course, you can use the various filters in the Genealogy to always identify any group of CSAs you’ve received for any date, etc.


Q: I'm currently BCQ.  Do I get the Bonus CSAs?Yes.

Q: When will I receive the CSAs each month for being BCQ?After your BCQ status has been successfully processed and verified. Note that all CSAs earned from the CSA Rewards program must be claimed at the CSA Rewards Ledger. That is, a “Claim” button will be provided next to each action.  Click the “Claim” button to receive delivery of the CSAs earned.

Q: Why am I required to manually claim the CSAs I’ve earned?  Why not just automatically provide them to me?This nominal requirement is necessary to ensure that no CSAs are “wasted” on affiliates who are no longer actively working their SFI business and/or who can no longer fulfill (or are no longer willing to fulfill) the responsibilities of being a Co-Sponsor.

Q: What if I receive CSAs that are not active?  Can I get replacements?Sorry, replacing inactive affiliates isn’t feasible. And always remember that it will be a numbers game. The majority of people who join SFI will never commit to do the work required to be successful (success comes before work ONLY in the dictionary). This is just a reality that must be accepted. However, just as YOU “get’ SFI (as do tens of thousands of other affiliates), you will of course acquire smart and active CSAs too. They may not show up right away, but if you continue working your business and working with your team members, you’ll receive your share of active CSAs, some that may go on to be amongst SFI’s highest-achieving affiliates!

Q: Is it possible there will be other actions added to the list or the number of CSAs for some actions increased?Yes, but first we have to see exactly how many CSAs are being earned and how fast the program is growing.  Remember, there is a FINITE supply of CSAs each month; we can’t award more CSAs than we have CSAs to give out.  We need to be a bit conservative to start and see how the program develops during the initial months before we can expand it.

Q: Do actions “stack?”  If I advance from EA, to BTL, to STL, in one month, do I earn CSAs for each action?
Some actions do, yes.  In this example, you’d earn 2 + 1 (total 3) + 1 (total 4) for a total of 4 CSAs for that month if you advanced from EA to STL. However, you couldn’t earn 1 CSA for having a silver-trimmed badge and two more CSAs for having the gold-trimmed version of the SAME badge.

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Borderless is beautiful

Borderless is beautiful

Did you know that by the end of 2015, the worldwide number of Internet users had grown to more than 3.2 BILLION people—more than 40% of ALL the people on the planet?!  Did you also know that in 2015, e-commerce sales topped $1.5 trillion (USD) for the first time and is expected to continue to grow to $3.5 trillion (USD) within the next five years?  With statistics like that, the future of commerce no doubt belongs online!
And while the  U.S.  leads the pack as of June 2016 for the percentage of its population online (89%), that number still constitutes only 10.7% of Web surfers worldwide.
Where the major growth is occurring is in the world's most populous countries, such as China, India, Brazil, Russia and Indonesia. In fact, the Asian continent ranks first worldwide for the number of Internet users—more than 1.7 BILLION and growing. And they're just getting started!
Then there's Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America that since 2000 have witnessed what can only be described as a phenomenal increase of online users: a cumulative, 16-year 7,000+%, 3,000+%, and 2,000+% growth rate, respectively!
Why is all this important?  Because in joining SFI, you've just joined the most global-minded business there is.  Put another way, you're now positioned to profit from the largest market EVER.  EVER!

Built to go wherever the internet is...

The fact is, SFI was built, from the ground up, to go everywhere and anywhere the Internet goes.  And "borderless" is beautiful.
Lots of businesses allow you to market in your own country and perhaps a few others countries, but only SFI, with its TripleClicks subdivisions puts you in over 200 countries and gives you instant access to a marketplace of BILLIONS of consumers.
But SFI gives you much more than just access.  Unlike a few companies that have tried to copy us, SFI is actually working and generating income for people all over the world.
Check out our daily Global Growth Report.  Look at today's enrollments and where they come from.  Every day, hundreds of people from countries scattered across the globe become SFI affiliates and TripleClicks members!
Now look at the Top Sponsors/Referrer's list (located in the top right corner of the Global Growth Report).  Affiliates from countries all over world dominate this top 10 list every day.
In huge populous countries like India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and China, SFI is exploding with growth!  And yet we've only begun to scratch the surface!  And what a MASSIVE opportunity this is for you.
Think about the spectacular economic growth occurring in India and China right now.  Imagine sponsoring just a handful of strong, motivated individuals in these countries and how many THOUSANDS of affiliates and members they could bring in with your help, and how many thousands of dollars in monthly override commissions could someday be yours!
It's a fact.  When you go SFI, your opportunity is literally as big as the world.

Big Picture

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Big Picture Thinking


Our mindset really is important. Now, before we go another word, let me say that I don't buy the concept that "if you believe it you can achieve it." Why? because I think I can fly and I keep landing on my face!

However, I do believe in trying to be positive, and I really believe in BIG PICTURE THINKING. Big picture thinking understands that you don't sign up this month and retire next month! Big picture thinking looks down the time tunnel and understands that a project takes time, and allows the mind to stay relaxed when things don't happen fast.

A. Big Picture Clock
Set some time aside each day that is BIG PICTURE TIME! You decide how much, but an hour is not a bad idea. Step back mentally from your business and see it come together down the road. What does it look like in 6 months, 12 months, 48 months, 60 months?

If you take in the whole mountain vista, it doesn't seem so bad as you try to climb the boulders that present obstacles. That Big Picture image in your mind is a comforting voice that says, "keep going"!

B. Big Picture Cuts
Take your big picture and cut it up into segments. It's a little like working a jigsaw puzzle. I like to do the border first, then I group the pieces by color for obvious "area" locations. next, I find small objects or people that I can piece together.

It's the same with our business.

C. Big Picture Chats
You might need someone to chat with that understands Big Picture Thinking. Let them know your thinking. You may very well find that as you are talking about how you see things that you will give yourself idea's as to how to achieve these Big Picture Cuts that I mentioned. You might also gain idea's from their feedback.

D. Big Picture Course
Have a plan! The Big Picture is no good unless you have a plan on putting it together. You say that you didn't earm much last month? No problem! You can manage the crumbs today for the banquet that is coming!

You say it's hard! Yes, it is. Almost any financially successful person can quickly tell you about when it was hard for them, too!

Get in Builder Bundle!
Get in Opti-Build!

Don't be like those that nit-pick the up-close. Those that whine about the Builder Bundle only having 100 T-Credits instead of 125.

You can live the rest of your life on crumbs, or you can endure hardness for a time, knowing that the Big Picture will validate the sacrifices, and reward you for the rest of your life.

Stumble & Fumble Your Way to Diamond


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There is no question that I am a hard worker. As a matter of fact, I could easily be considered a workaholic. I can't wait to get up everyday and hate to go to bed at night.
However, too much work can have it's consequences. My wife often tells me the easy way to do things, but I am sometimes so wound up that I don't listen. As a result, I either end up having to start over, or it will take me longer than usual to complete a task.

Although my wife is not involved in SFI, I am sure she would have told me to record my "keycode" on a spreadsheet before placing an ad. Again, I was so wound up that I probably placed the ad and quickly moved on to another task without recording my keycode.

Over the past few days I have been getting signups from key code "756" but I cannot remember where I placed the ads or where the sign ups are coming from. I am accustomed to getting sign-ups with keycode "0". Some of them are links I placed years ago.

I have purchased thousands of dollars in software marketing tools and don't know where half of them are. I just know they are either on my "C" drive or my external hard drive. I have placed ads everywhere you can mention without even studying the marketing method.

I have signed up thousands of affiliates without sending them a welcome message.

Although I have done many things wrong, I have somehow been able to earn a paycheck each month from SFI.

I have come to realize that humans are full of errors. But I have also come to realize that even errors cannot suppress effort.

Just keep pushing and after all the stumbling and fumbling around, you will find the real strength comes from getting back up. Your resolve will increase with your "will".

Find your "WHY". If your "WHY" is big enough, what happens to you along your journey means little. The only things that matters is if you can still see the finish line.

There are times that you see a SFI affiliate doing well and you wonder how. They have died over and over again to themselves, refusing to give in to themselves because "YOU" are the real cause for your lack of will to succeed.

To your success.

Create Curosity

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Using the SFI Corporate News, you can create curiosity about SFI in your social media platforms. This way, you may get someone to ask a question, know the brand, read the news or even take action. In so doing you will add to the publicity and awareness about SFI and the success of the overall team.

Platforms currently available include Word Press, Twitter, Facebook like and sharing on your Facebook Page, Google Plus, Print, Email Share and also very interestingly, Re-blogging with your Blog page. How awesome!

How to do?

When you receive your SFI corporate news on any subject, such as the Corporate news, New TCD for the week, in your registered affiliate email address.

When you read through the news,

Scroll to the end of the page, you will see the word ‘Like’ highlighted

Click Like

This takes you to SFI News Platform on the article

Scroll to the end of the article, you will see ‘Share this:

Underneath are various social media platforms you can use to share the article

Click on the social media of choice

Follow the link or direction, and you have just helped us all spread the great news about SFI.

Just one click and more people are reached.

Let's keep making SFI happen!
Cheers,

Opti-Build Update

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Opti Build is in it's early developmental stages (through management's admission) but the benefit's are already evident. To the concerned parties please keep in mind that the New Inactive Sponsor Policy will be kicking in soon. Implementing both at the same time would've a different set of complications. Instead they were thoughtfully placed a month apart to allow us to 'feel out'(see what was/wasn't working, and identify the active members more readily) the Opti Build Program, before the Inactive Sponsor Policy kicks in.
Once combined the two should offer a wave of spillover from above and a swell from below. we're so close to this awesome Infusion. I encourage everyone to Lead By Example!!! In the event your mind set is "My upline isn't in Opti Build, so I won't be either" then two problems are created:

1. Your downline will carry the same mindset as you too are not in Opti Build.
2. Your value, as leader, is signifigantly diminished based on one of the founding principles.

Duplication in your downline is the best and easiest path to succes. Your upline could even be incentivized into action, by seeing the team you're building. "Never give up, Never give up, Never give up". Truer words have never been spoken. Every dollar, every minute, every communication sent/received, is an investment in our business , and it must be viewed as such.

I have the benefit of an active sponsor and my downline has the benefit of me being very active as well. I am in Opti Build, I order Builder Bundle on AD, I participate in auctions to gather my PSA/CSA/PRM signups to help when my efforts are too slow. I am grateful for every single Opti Build spillover I receive and every PSA/CSA that is manually sent to me. My team can attest to the fact that I do the same for them. In exchange for going All In with my efforts(joined Mar 18/17) I am now on pace to be GTL this month. Let's spread the message of duplication, investing in onself, and patience. That's a Win-Win-Win!!!

Travis Hare

Compensation Plan Math Vs Human Nature

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The math of projecting results in this business can get exciting! I remember, 31 years ago to be exact, not being able to sleep at night because of the math. Visions of 5 x 3 literally danced in my head! You know, find 5 who find 5 who find 5 etc... I remember thinking that it sounded so easy that anyone could do it and I was determined to be successful. Here's what I learned over the years...
Statistically 50% of your entire team will end up under just ONE leader! Ok, SFI's unique 12 level compensation plan does throw that number off, but it's still an industry fact. I've actually experienced this several times while building to a full-time income. Why is this?
The reason why this happens is human nature. Finding just one that will find 5 is not easy! The world is full of different personalities and distractions. This is why we sort through prospects verses trying to convince prospects! Once I accepted these facts I was actually able to build a significant full-time income. A very wise and experienced Networker explained all of this to me and strongly advised I focus on sorting and not convincing. This is when my career took off like a rocket.

A growing team with active leadership actually looks like an odd shaped diamond. Narrow at the top and bottom while having a wide middle. The shape of the organization is always in flux, but it always resembles a diamond. Again, this is because of the human nature element of our business and not the compensation plan math.

I strongly recommend focusing on sorting and not convincing all while not getting caught up in the math. There's no such thing as a straight line in nature.

Leon McKee

Friday, April 21, 2017

Opti-Build update

Opti-Build update


We’re 20 days in…and Opti-Build is definitely heating up!  Indeed, nearly 10,000 new affiliate sign-ups have already been awarded to affiliates participating in the new program!  If you’re not aware of our powerful new Opti-Build program, you can get all the details HERE and HERE.
Build it!
Now, as you may realize, Opti-Build is a highly complex programming undertaking…and when it’s operating as part of a database as large and as active as SFI’s, it’s a real “beast!”  Because of this, we’ve had to tweak a few things and eliminate a couple features that were proving to be unfeasible—things that could not be determined during our pre-launch, non-live testing.
Here are the changes:
1. If your sponsor is not a Designated Diamond (DD), you cannot receive Opti-Build spillover. HOWEVER, with the new Active Sponsor policy announced HERE, you may be rolling up to a NEW sponsor soon that WILL allow you to benefit from Opti-Build upline spillover.  And be sure to carefully digest the below Q&A section, which explains how Opti-Build can still be highly beneficial for you even without the “icing on the cake” of an active upline.  Remember, as always, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me!”
2. In our original announcement, we stated that once you reached the rank of PTL (Platinum Team Leader), participation in Opti-Build was no longer allowed.  PTLs can now fully participate…until they attain the rank of DTL (Diamond Team Leader).
3. If you’re not a DD, you cannot participate in Opti-Build to have your sign-ups automatically flow into the Opti-Build stream.  However, you can still manually reassign all your sign-ups as needed, which can accomplish the exact same results, it’s just not automatic. See this Knowledge Base article to learn about how to do reassignments and why it’s a highly valuable strategy. And/or search on the keyword “reassignment” from the Affiliate Center’s search engine.
One more thing…
We are continuing to refine some of the automatic reassignment algorithm code.  Reassignments starting in May should be “smoother” and more consistent.  We appreciate your patience as we make these refinements!

Q&A

Q: My sponsor, nor my sponsor’s sponsor, is active or qualified as a DD. Does that mean I can never receive Opti-Build spillover?
NO. Opti-Build is just getting started. Lots of formerly inactive affiliates are becoming active now due to Opti-Build and we expects thousands more to do the same in the coming months. So, your sponsor and/or sponsor’s sponsor could join in the fun soon. To help that along, be sure to let your sponsor/upline know that you’re a Designated Diamond and committed to becoming a DTL via Opti-Build, and you’d like to see their participation in the program so you can work together for mutual gain.  There’s also the new Active Sponsor policy now that will eliminate many layers of inactive sponsors, starting on May 1st.

In the meantime, it’s very important that you always think about Opti-Build for what it can do for you from you on down (and not about potential upline spillover for you).
Think about it this way: Most every affiliate joining SFI is going to be aware of Opti-Build. And of these that you’re recruiting, who are they going to look to you? You (their upline) of course! Same with all your existing group members. If you’re participating, a LOT of them are going to become Team Leaders and commit to Opti-Build, too, to get part of the spillover you’ll be generating…and then the people under them will likely do the same…and on down the line it can go. We’re certainly seeing a lot of such activity right now companywide.
So, as you can see, this is all potentially very big for you. In other words, whether or not there is spillover involved for you right now, Opti-Build can still be a VERY powerful business-building tool for you. Keep your focus on THAT!
Q: I’m utilizing a Builder Bundle to supplement my production of POAs (Personally Originated Affiliates) for my team’s Designated Diamonds.  What is the keycode for sign-ups generated by Builder Bundle?
For now, 1101 is the keycode for both S-Builder Co-op and Builder Bundle…because the latter is essentially a subset of the former, using the same advertising sources, etc. We may, however, be able to give Builder Bundle its own code at a later time.

Q: Should I be receiving PSAs from my Builder Bundle subscription by now?
If you bought your Builder Bundle unit in March, you’re receiving PSAs currently (see keycode 1101s in your Genealogy). If you bought your Builder Bundle unit in April, it would start in May for you…and so on. That is, Builder Bundle is set up to start delivering the PSAs to you in the month following your purchase (though delivery of all 8 PSAs may take longer than one month).


New “Round up for Charity” program

New “Round up for Charity” program


We’re very happy today to unveil our new TripleClicks Round up for Charity program. Our new program lets you easily and painlessly support charities of your choice and help make a difference in the world!  Another great reason to be a proud member of SFI!Group of People Holding Hands Around the Word GiveHere’s how it works:
During the TripleClicks check-out process, just select the round up option to raise your TripleClicks purchase total by a few cents to the nearest dollar amount, and make a selection from among the charities listed. We’ll then collect 100% of the difference between your purchase amount and the rounded up total, and donate the accumulated totals each quarter to your chosen charity(ies).
Following are the eleven charities we are starting the program with.  We have compiled this list of charities based on their international appeal, high ratings among charity watchdogs, and important causes.

CARE
A global humanitarian organization providing disaster relief to areas in crisis, while providing long-term solutions to poverty around the world.
Conservation International
Helping to build a healthier, more prosperous and more productive planet through science, policy, and partnerships with countries, communities and companies.
Doctors Without Borders
Delivering emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from health care.
Habitat for Humanity International
A global nonprofit housing organization working in approximately 70 countries around the world with the goal of providing all people with a decent place to live.
International Committee of the Red Cross
Helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war.
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Responding to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helping refugees and people to survive and rebuild their lives.
Make-A-Wish International
Granting wishes to children around the world who are living with life-threatening illnesses.
Rotary International
Business and professional leaders around the world working together to promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, support education, and strengthen communities worldwide.
The Nature Conservancy
Working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.
Wildlife Conservation Network
Working to protect endangered species and preserve their natural habitats by supporting entrepreneurial conservationists and innovative strategies for people and wildlife to co-exist and thrive.
World Wildlife Fund
Working to conserve nature and reduce pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth through innovative solutions that meet the needs of people and nature.

Monday, April 17, 2017

How long does it take to make money in SFI?

must-read post

I don't want you to get me wrong but most people are not immediately ready to own a business, especially not an online business.


Even if you have done your research, have your business license, have a space to work distraction free, have learned to set up a website or blog, and even selected a first program you still don't have a clue about the most missed ingredient. That ingredient is the most missed part of the recipe both online and in a brick and mortar business.

Fact is you go into business more often than not expecting an immediate change in your income and lifestyle and less work than that JOB for a lot more money. Yep 97% of you just had a hard lump to swallow in the back of your throat.
It's human nature to want instant gratification.


If we are hungry we eat, tired we sleep, cold we seek shelter. We are creatures of comfort choosing the best things our income can supply and constantly seeking more income and better things. Especially if you are like me and have been homeless at some point in your life.


But a business doesn't offer that no matter what the Hype sellers say.


A business is real work, a lot of it and a lot of time. It's not 30 minutes a day, it's not 3-4 hours a week if you want $3,000 a month or more it is a commitment of every bit of time you can give your business without losing touch with why you started it or making yourself sick.


If you start an offline business you are looking at tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars to invest, maybe even a debt to get started as most people do not have their start up money up front. In an online business you should expect to invest time and money even if the program is free because the less money you have the longer it will take to make a profit.


How long to be profitable?


It can 2-3 years for most with money invested, and 2-5years without cash investment. That's a profit, not necessarily that $3,000+ a month income you need to fire the boss or the $6,000 a month you need to live the lifestyle you want and send the kids to college etc..


Worse yet, people tend to not think of an online business as being a real business so they fail. They don't think of their business as a store but instead as a product in a store so they replace it with different products if sales don't start right away so they are program hopping.


When you program hop however you are not just changing the product you are selling but also the link at which you are selling products. hen you change programs all the time you change your place of business, all the old ads point to somewhere you can no longer be found, and potential team members may not be aware of your new location and may worse yet not like the offer as much as the one they followed you for.


So you need staying power, work ethic, and vision to succeed.

Please log in to your SFI Affiliate Center today.


Andy Zeus Anderson

New Team Leader Qualification added


New Team Leader qualification added


Team-BuildingBeing a Team Leader in SFI is of course supposed to be focused on building and leading a TEAM. And, in fact, these activities–DUPLICATION–are absolutely crucial to the success of the SFI system. Over the last several months, however, we have seen this vital element given less and less attention by both new and old Team Leaders.
To reverse this trend, we are adding a new Team Leader qualification, which will become effective as of January 2016 (qualifications met by midnight, January 31, 2016).
Here are the Team Leader requirements as of January (the new requirement shown in red):
Bronze Team Leader (BTL)
  • Minimum 3,000 VersaPoints (1,500 min/2,000 max from sales/purchases)
  • Minimum (1) first-level EA2
  • Maintain Leadership Page
  • Minimum 3-star sponsor rating from PSAs (not required if you receive less than 5 ratings)
Silver Team Leader (STL)
  • Minimum 4,000 VersaPoints (1,500 min/2,500 max from sales/purchases)
  • Minimum (2) first-level BTLs
  • Maintain Leadership Page
  • Minimum 3-star sponsor rating from PSAs (not required if you receive less than 5 ratings)
Gold Team Leader (GTL)
  • Minimum 5,000 VersaPoints (1,500 min/3,000 max from sales/purchases)
  • Minimum (3) first-level STLs
  • Maintain Leadership Page
  • Minimum 3-star sponsor rating from PSAs (not required if you receive less than 5 ratings)
Platinum Team Leader (PTL)
  • Minimum 6,000 VersaPoints (1,500 min/3,500 max from sales/purchases)
  • Minimum (4) first-level GTLs
  • Maintain Leadership Page
  • Minimum 3-star sponsor rating from PSAs (not required if you receive less than 5 ratings)
Diamond Team Leader (DTL)   ***NO CHANGE***
  • Minimum 1,500 SVP
  • Minimum (5) first-level PTLs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: How long do I have to meet the new requirements to keep my current rank?
You have until the end of January (nearly 2 1/2 months).

Q: Isn’t meeting these new requirements going to be difficult?
“Difficult” is a relative term of course, but let’s first remember the objective here.  That is, we cannot have affiliates ranked as Team Leaders collecting TripleClicks Executive Pool shares designed for Team Leaders if they are not actually building a TEAM.  If you’re going to be a Team Leader, you HAVE to have a team, and you must have a focus on duplication as well.  This new requirement is, of course, designed to address these aspects.  That said, be sure to factor in the new Signing Bonus program.  How is that related?  Well, it’s very probable that the new Signing Bonus is going to drive a LOT of new activity.  Indeed, it’s very possible that the new activity created by the Signing Bonus program, over the next 2 1/2 months, could easily offset the perceived “difficulty” of the new requirement.

Q: What if I don’t meet the new requirements by the end of January?
Nothing worthwhile is ever easy, but a temporary bump in the road–in this case, dropping back in rank–is no disaster.  If you fall a little short, dust yourself off on February 1st and challenge yourself to get it done by the end of February or March.  As they say, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” Ultimately, if you maintain the proper attitude and work hard, you’ll undoubtable regain or even exceed your current rank.  And this time, because you’ll have an active team under you, you will have set the stage for yourself for higher earnings and bigger successes going forward.

Q: I don’t think I have the people I need on my first level to meet the new qualifications.  What should I do?
See, you’re already thinking correctly now about what you need to do to truly become successful in SFI!  As our training teaches, “D is the key” (D = duplication).  What we recommend you do is, first, review the THE PLAN.  The Plan ties in directly with the new requirement.  Then, zoom in on the second FAQ–which provides specific directions and links for several resources you’ll want to start using as your guide to develop a quality front line of affiliates.  You can do it!!

Q: What do you mean by “first level?”
First level is your first generation of affiliates, those you’ve personally sponsored, your PSAs.

Q: What’s the bottom line for this new requirement?
Think of it like this:  To be a BTL, STL, GTL, PTL…or DTL…you need a “QFL” (Quality First Level)!

New Team Leader Qualifications

I just read about the new team leader qualification and I must say I support this change 100% and then some!
Some thoughts...

1) This change puts focus on building leadership. This results in a more secure income!

2) This change puts focus on depth of leadership. This results in a considerably more secure income!

3) This change puts a focus on increasing the value of the TripleClicks Executive Pool. This will increase your income!

4) The most secure incomes I'm aware of in this industry come from compensation systems that "stair step" the leadership development process. I can testify to the effectiveness of stepping leaders through the process of building their business. I personally raised my children (from birth) and put them through college with an income stream developed with this exact process. The change to the SFI compensation system supports a "stair step" strategy! Fantastic!

5) All of the above means that you have more free time when you have a developed business! More leadership equals more free time. Free time means you can do what's important to you! Without leadership you'll need to keep rebuilding all by yourself! That's a JOB and not a BUSINESS!

Great job SFI!

Leon McKee

Does it Work?

Hi all

I've been with SFI for almost a year now, and I've asked a few people, but it seems impossible to get a clear answer.


Does SFI work? Is it possible to get an income from it, and are there people here who get an income from it (apart from the people at the very top)? Nobody seems willing to answer that question. I always get vague roundabout answers, or referred to various links in SFI, but I haven't been able to get a definitive answer. 


 Does it work? Can it provide an income? I'm not looking for the hype that gets given to new members to get them to join, just a plain answer.

I've spent an lot of time, energy and money (that I don't really have to spare) on SFI, and I really need to know if it's worth continuing. If it's not, I'd rather spend my time, energy and money on something else.


Hi Alda, you want a clear answer...here it is. 

Anybody can earn an income from their SFI business if they do one thing. That one thing is WORK YOUR BUSINESS. You can earn an income by working for someone else but you can gain financial freedom by working for yourself, but work is required. It will not happen overnight, but it will happen if you work your business. I have posted this to my team many times previous, this system works but their are other paths to success but they all require an investment of your time, effort, determination, and perseverance and an investment or re-investment of money. (This is no different than for any business to become successful).

Here is my plan:


SFI Success with no initial Out-of-Pocket Investment

Can anyone achieve financial security with SFI, the answer is yes; but can anyone achieve this kind of success without investing any money? Again the answer is yes and I am going to tell you how you can do it; but first I must state some basic facts about your SFI business plan that has been given to you.


SFI is not a scam or get-rich-quick scheme that will prey upon others that also are searching for financial gain and security. SFI is a real business with a real business plan.


If you have funds to invest initially into your SFI business, like any business anyone can start, your SFI business will grow faster and success will come sooner.


I have searched the Internet and I have found no other Internet business that will, without spending any of your money, give you a “vehicle” in which you can earn commissions that can then be re-invested to grow your business.


Creating financial security from your SFI business without investing any up-front out-of-pocket cash will require a commitment of time, consistent hard work, dedication, perseverance, determination, and a never-give-up attitude.

The “Vehicle” that you have been given that can be “driven” to create financial success is TripleClicks. Now you must learn how to “drive”.


As an SFI affiliate, you now have access to over 92,000 web pages, over 92,000 individual items for sale, each with it's own social media friendly web address that can be shared with your world. Everyday you should spend some time advertising the items you choose. Sell something being sold by another SFI affiliate and you will earn a commission. 


You can “sell” these items on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and many others), in free advertising links from all over the world, and door-to-door or face-to-face in social gatherings. Those that sign up from the link you provide will be your PRM and from then on, every time they purchase anything from the TripleClicks Marketplace, you will get a commission.

The ECA program is a great opportunity to create commission for re-investment. Here are just some ideas of using this great SFI program.


1) Become an ECA. If you have a craft, you are an artist, sell on eBay or Amazon, sell in an open market, yard sale, garage sale, or flea market, sign up with a drop shipping company, become a consignment shop, or just have items hanging around your home that you do not want or need. You can sell on TripleClicks. Becoming an ECA is free if you are selling online now or have a retail outlet, just complete the ECA application.


2) If you do not have experience in selling, there is a way that you can start selling and earning profits to reinvest for the small ECA license application fee with TripleClicks. You can sell as a TripleClicks Member in the Member Listing Program . 


TripleClicks has made it easy to sell the stuff you no longer need for cash. You can Use TripleClicks as your online garage sale to clean out your closets, attic, and garage! Easily list and sell dozens of miscellaneous items! You can list your item (each listing will cost you one t-credit, your sponsor might be able to send you 10 t-credits to get you started). You can use up to 700 words and up to three photos for each item and TripleClicks will continue to run your listing for as long as you'd like.

3) Start in your neighborhood. Start within a five mile radius from your home and find all the retail outlets, artisans, craft persons, and outdoor vendors that would like to sell to people worldwide. Introduce the ECA program to them and help them sign up and even help them list their products/crafts/art. You will receive a commission for everything they sell. If they are reluctant to sell in our marketplace, maybe they would not mind you selling their items in your TripleClicks consignment shop and share the profits. When you have covered the 5 miles, expand it to ten miles, and keep on expanding, finding partners, and making money!


So, it is true that if you are willing to work you can start earning an income as an SFI affiliate WITHOUT investing any up front money, but this is only the beginning to becoming financially independent. I repeat, it will take time, hard work, determination, perseverance, determination, and a no quit attitude but it has been done by others, why not you!


The next step in the growth of your business is to reinvest you commissions that you WILL earn through TripleClicks into “Duplication” and then teaching your team of PSA (personally sponsored affiliates) to do the same. I will be here for you when you are ready for the next step in the creation of your financial future.


Aim Higher and Dream even Bigger!
You deserve it!
Andy Cardinale
Proud to be an SFI Team Leader

New Signups

One of the biggest challenges in marketing our business is that expectations must match the reality...
1) The ad must match the landing page

2) The landing page must match the opportunity

3) The opportunity must solve the prospects problem(s)

The internet has lowered the barrier of entry to the level of FREE

Ok, here's a BIG point that needs to be made...

With SFI what we're all doing is building a list! We then market to that list to show them we can solve their problem with our business opportunity. Once we get them in the door they move from being suspects to prospects. In order to move them from prospects to actually being Active Affiliates is the next step. Again, when we look at our geneology and we sort to find the rank of Affiliate I would suggest we consider them to still be prospects.

Get them in the door, but keep marketing to them like their prospects. Because they are!

Leon McKee

Have You Listened Him?


Bangalore

Bangalore, also called Bengaluru, is the capital of Karnataka. The city is also known as the "Garden City" and the "Silicon Valley of India".
The city of Bangalore is situated in the southeastern part of the state in the center of the Mysore Plateau at an average elevation of 2953 ft.

The city of Bangalore is the 3rd most populated city in India and has a population of 8,425,970. The city of Bangalore is well known for its Information Technology sector. It has many tourists' places, facilities and plenty of sightseeing locations. As a growing metropolitan city, Bangalore is rapidly becoming a major financial and cultural hub. Bangalore is ranked as the best city to live among all the five metro cities of India. The quality of life and climate in Bangalore, both are much better than the rest of the Indian metropolitan cities.

Bangalore City MapBangalore District MapBangalore Metro Map Bangalore Railway Map
Bangalore Road MapTourist Map of BangaloreBangalore Weekend Getaways

Facts
  • Country - India
  • State - Karnataka
  • Location - 12°58'N 77°34'E
  • Elevation - 2953 ft
  • Area - 741.0 sq km
  • Population - 8,425,970
  • STD Code - 080
  • Pin Code - 560 xxx
  • Time Zone - GMT/UTC + 05:30 hour
  • Languages Spoken - Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi

History

According to the tales, King Veeraballa of Vijayanagara (the nearby kingdom) named it as 'Benda Kalu Ooru' (place of baked beans), as baked beans used to be a favorite local dish here. However, after emerging as the IT hub and being termed as the silicon valley of India, it has become more famous for 'JavaBeans' (a software program for web development) rather than boiled beans.

In 1809, the British Cantonment was established and in 1831 the British moved their regional administrative to Bengaluru, renaming the city to Bangalore. The city's reputation as a science and technology centre was recognized in the early 20th century. In 1905, Bangalore was the first city in the country to get electric street lights. Today the city is famous hub for software and electronics development, and business process outsourcing. The city's prosperity is changing in more ways than just its name.

Climate

Bangalore has a pleasant weather through out the year. It experiences a tropical savannah type of climate thus contributing to distinct wet and dry climates. The hottest month in Bangalore is April with average temperature rising up to 33 degrees Celsius and the coolest month is January with average temperatures dropping down to 15 degrees Celsius. The best time to visit Bangalore is from October to February.

Transportation

Air : Bangalore is connected to the rest of the country by air, rail and road transport. The Bengaluru International Airport is located 35 km north of Bangalore's city centre, which is downtown MG Road. It is the 4th busiest airport in India in terms of passenger traffic and air traffic movements. The easiest way to commute up and down from the airport is by taxi like Meru cabs and Easy cabs.

Rail : The Bangalore City Railway Station is the main station connects Bangalore with major Indian cities. The railway station is located near the city centre. There are number of daily Shatabdi, super fast and express trains which connect Bangalore to other cities of India. From the railway station one can easily hire a taxi or local transportation to travel around.

Road : Bangalore has a well developed road network which connects the city with other major cities around the state. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has a large bus terminus and operates around 6918 buses on 6352 schedules. The main KSRTC bus depot is the Kempegowda Bus Station, also known as Majestic bus stand. Some KSRTC buses to Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh operate from Shantinagar Bus Station too. The KSRTC also operates regular bus services for sightseeing in Bangalore.

Metro : The Bangalore Metro, also named Namma Metro (Our Metro) is a new rapid transit project of the city. Its first phase was inaugurated on 20th October 2011. The metro service runs daily between 6 am to 10 pm. It is expected to reduce traffic pressure on congested parts of the city. The rest of the phases are under construction are expected to be finished by 2014 end.

Traveling within Bangalore is also easy. Prepaid taxis and auto-rickshaws are the most convenient way to travel within the city. Local Bus services within Bangalore are also fine. The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) runs air-conditioned luxury buses on major routes and operates shuttle services to the Bengaluru International Airport from various parts of the city. Taxis are typically metered and a bit more expensive than auto-rickshaws.

IT companies in Bangalore

Bangalore with a population of over eight million is growing fast as an employment hub. It is home to the most reputed Indian software companies such as Infosys, Wipro, Polaris, and HCL along with the development facilities of fortune 500 companies such as Apple, Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, SAP etc.

Having a branch office in Bangalore has become a symbol of reputation for various MNCs. IT Park alone houses many Indian and foreign IT companies. It is truly an IT and BPO hub at present.

Educational institutions and government establishments

Bangalore is also an excellent educational hub. It has some of the leading educational institutions of India. Bangalore has quality educational schools and many students seek admission in various Bangalore schools. The schools in Bangalore follow English as the medium of teaching and communication. The schools in Bangalore are affiliated with I.C.S.E and C.B.S.E boards. The schools inculcate proper moral, values and responsibility towards the society in the students.

The Bangalore University was founded in 1964 and is prominent for offering degree in several fields like Engineering, Science, Education, Medical, Law, Arts, Commerce, etc. The affiliated colleges are just about 70 government colleges, 52 aided colleges and 11 unaided colleges under the Bangalore University. Currently, the Bangalore University offers 50 Post Graduate and Employment Oriented Diploma & Certificate Courses.

Some of most reputed institutions such as the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) are located in Bangalore. It is also home to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and India's version of NASA, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) are in Bangalore.

Hotels and Resorts

Bangalore is dotted with a wide variety of hotels and resorts. They are at par with their western counterparts in terms of amenities, services and quality. Some of the best resorts are located within 15 minutes from the Bangalore Airport, such as the Solitaire Hotel, Chairman's Club and Resort, Clarks Exotica, President Hotel, Angsana Hotels and Resorts, Royal Orchid Doddis Resort, Royale Senate Hotel, Ramanashree California Resort, the Basil Hotel Bangalore, Nandini Group of Hotels Bangalore, Shreyas Residency and Hotel Presidency.

Top 5 hotels in Bangalore
  • Escape Hotel & Spa
  • Moevenpick Hotel & Spa Bangalore
  • St Mark's Hotel
  • The Oberoi, Bangalore
  • Sheraton Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway
Real Estate

For more than a decade many Information Technology enabled Services (I.T.E.S) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies have established their offices in Bangalore. This has formed an active demand for commercial and residential properties in Bangalore. In the commercial segment, office spaces are in demand and the retail segment is also strong. The Residential segment, developers are building unique properties to attract consumer. The Real Estate in Bangalore is also witnessing new trends and is expanding to new centers. Thus, offering lots of opportunities in the real estate sector.

Places to Visit

People prefer to work and live here because of its climate, gardens, lakes, palaces and primeval architecture. Some of the famous tourist destinations in Bangalore are: Bangalore Palace, Bangalore Race Course, Chunchi Falls, Cubbon Park, HAL Aerospace Museum, Innovative Film City, Lal Bagh, Lumbini Gardens, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Seshadari Iyer Memorial, Tipu Sultan's Palace, Ulsoor Lake, Venkatappa Art Gallery and Government Museum, Vidhan Soudha, Vikasa Soudha, Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, etc.

Some of the places of worship in Bangalore are Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, Bull temple, Shri Nimishamba Devi Temple, Jamia Masjid, The Jumma Masjid, St. Mary's Basilica, Life Church, Infant Jesus Church, St Patrick's Church, Holy Trinity Church, Sri Mahavira Digambara Jain temple, Shri Adinath Digambar Jain temple, Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, The Maha Bodhi Society, Choe Khor Sum Ling Centre, Thubten Lekshey Ling, etc

Excursions

Around the city of Bangalore, there are many tourist attractions that are perfect for excursion trips and picnics. These places of interest lie with in a range of 200 km from Bangalore and are among the popular tourist spots.

Some of these excursions around Bangalore are:
  • Bannerghatta National Park (22 km)
  • Janapada Lok and Channapatna Cutural Centers (60 km)
  • Devarayandurga - Hill station (65 km)
  • Dodda Alada Mara - Big Banyan Tree (28 km)
  • Mekedaatu (90 km)
  • Muthyalamaduvu - Pearl Valley (40 km)
  • Mysore - Historic city (139 km)
  • Nandi Hill Resort (60 km)
  • Nrityagram Village (Bangalore outskirts)
  • Ramanagaram (45 km)
Shopping

Shopping can be a fascinating experience in the city and the city has something for each and every individual. Here one can find almost everything you want. The city is famous for its shopping malls, plazas and markets which have some of the finest and biggest showrooms in India. Some of the most well known places for shopping in Bangalore are: Commercial Street, MG Road, Brigade Road, Majestic area, Hong Kong Market, Burma Bazaar, Richard Square in Russell Market, Srinivaschari Street, BVK Iyengar Road and Avenue Road.

Some Popular Shopping Malls in Bangalore are:
  • UB City Shopping Mall - Vittal Mallya Road
  • Shoppers Stop - Bannerghatta Road
  • LifeStyle Mall - Campbell Road, Austin Town
  • Forum Mall - Hosur Road, Adugodi
  • Mantri Square Mall - Sampige Road, Malleswarm
  • Gopalan Innovation Mall - Bannerghatta Road
  • Sigma Mall - Cunningham Road, Vasanth Nagar
  • EVA Mall - Brigade Road
  • Orion Mall - Malleswaram
Restaurants

The restaurants in Bangalore offer a variety of delicious and appetizing foods. People like different cuisines like Chinese, Indian, Continental, etc.
There are several options where one can choose according to one's taste in which Bangalore restaurants to eat in. Some of the popular restaurants in Bangalore are: The Queen's Restaurant, located on Church Street, is popular for their outstanding Indian food. The Ulla's is popular among the locals for its great North India, South India and Indian Chinese food. Konark, at Residency Road, are known for their special south Indian meal at lunch time and their egg less cakes and pastries. The legendary Mavalli Tiffin Room is renowned for its Masala Dosas. The Koshy's Bar and Restaurant, located on St. Mark's Road, is always buzzing with customers, who come for their renowned Indian, Chinese, Cajun, Fish & Chips and Beer.

Pubs

Bangalore being the pub city has many entertaining options for everyone to go and just relax at a pub. The Pub World, located on Residency Road, offers a unique experience of a Wild West Beer Cocktail bar type of mixed feeling. The New Night Watchman, located on Church Street, is a cool and dimly lit bar and is a nice place to come and grab a mid day beer. Cosmo Village, located on Agatha Road, is a fun place to hang out at. F- Bar, in the Le Meridien Hotel, is a sophisticatedly place which plays good hip-hop music and the USP is that every night is ladies night! Nineteen Twelve, located on St. Mark's Road, is an elegant place with high ceilings and a stylish crowd. They have live music and a DJ to liven things up.

Bangalore Tourist Office Numbers

Government of India Tourist Office
48 Church Street, Bangalore,
Phone: +91 080 25585417


Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation
Badami House, Katsurba Road, Bangalore,
Phone: +91 080 22275883


Karnataka Tourism
2nd Floor, 49 Khanija Bhavan, Racecourse Road, Bangalore,
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Bangalore Government Museum

Located in Bangalore, the Government museum is one of the oldest museums one of the oldest museums in India. Established by L.B Bowring, the then Chief Commissioner of the Mysore state in 1856, the Government Museum is now an archaeological museum and contains a rare collection of artefacts such as old coins, jewellery, sculptures and inscriptions. The Halmidi Inscription, the earliest ever Kannada inscription ever discovered can be found in this museum too...


Bull Temple

The Bull Temple, also known as Dodda Ganeshana Gudi is located in South Bangalore and is a Hindu Temple dedicated to a holy Hindu Demi God known as Nandi. This Bull Temple is the largest temple dedicated to Nandi in the world. Nandi is believed to be a devotee and a close attendant of Lord Shiva, apart from being his vehicle (vahana)...


Cubbon Park

One of the largest parks and an important landmark in the city of Bangalore is the Cubbon Park. The Cubbon Park was planned by Richard Sankey, the chief engineer of Mysore in 1864, it was established in 1870 by Sir John Meade, the then acting Commissioner of Mysore. Earlier, the park was called Meade Park after Sir John Meade, but was later renamed to Cubbon Park after Sir Mark Cubbon, the longest serving commissioner of Mysore at that time. In 1927 the park was again renamed to Sri Chamarajendra Park, after the 19th century ruler of the state. Though, the park is still popular as Cubbon Park....


Tipu Sultan's Palace

Located in Bangalore on the Albert Victor Road, Tipu Sultan's summer palace was the summer residence of Tipu Sultan until his death in 1799. The construction of this palace was started by Hyder Ali, Tipu Sultan's father and completed by Sultan during his reign in the year 1791. It was in this fort that Hyder Ali imprisoned David Baird and a number of other British Army officers and hence the palace is a testament of the struggle of the Mysore Empire against the British....


Vidhana Souda

Located in Bangalore, the Vidhana Souda is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. The Vidhana Souda has been constructed in the Neo-Dravadian style of architecture, also incorporating Indo-Saracenic and Dravadian styles of architecture as well. Designed and constructed by Kengal Hanumanthaiah, the foundation stone for the Vidhana Souda was laid by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951.


Bangalore Palace

Once you lay eyes on the majestic Bangalore Palace you are bound to believe that you have stepped into a fairy land. Reason being, the beautiful Tudor and Scottish-Gothic architecture which have lent this palace its charm. Located in the city of Bangalore, the Bangalore Palace was constructed by Reverend J Garrett, the first principal of Bangalore's Central High School, now known as Central College.