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Small Business – Startup Costs Almost Nil You are probably saying, “Yeah right, what’s the catch?” The simple answer, there isn’t one. This business is not a get rich quick scheme. It will take work, and you really should enjoy talking to people. It isn’t precisely sales, but you do need to personally contact merchants to get referrals. The business is simply referring merchants to Bridge Business Solutions, Inc. to install FREE Lipman IP Enabled Nurit 8320 credit card terminals (value $700) supporting all major credit cards, eNCheck 2500 readers (value $250) and signature capture pads (value $100). You will not be contracting in any way with the merchant or quoting costs for credit card processing or other service costs. The referral you complete and send to SFI will not obligate the merchant to sign up with BBS, but BBS will contact the merchant. Sign up as a FREE affiliate with SFI (Strong Futures International) U.S.
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the Study training manual regarding Merchant Services – Print out and learn Ability to meet personally with merchants to sign them up with a downloaded referral form Cost: You should have a computer or access to one, Cost for printing merchant referral forms. Cost for mailing forms into SFI if you choose to do so, as they can be done online. Cost for visiting merchants You will notice that I do not mention selling the credit card processing systems. BBS will handle merchant quotes, sign up, installation and remit the bonus payments and commissions to SFI. SFI will pay you monthly through direct deposit or check. Compensation: $16 bonus for every terminal installed and 80% of commissions paid to SFI on credit cards swiped for one year from installation. If you upgrade with SFI to Executive Affiliate Status through sales or personal purchases, you will receive a $32 bonus for each terminal you have personally referred and $8 for any that your sponsored affiliates personally refer. If you attain
and maintain the rank of Team Leader with
five Executive Affiliates in your team, you will
receive residual commissions
on swiped credit cards indefinitely.
The first businesses you should approach are the ones you know and frequent. Be prepared for lots of “no’s”, but all it takes is a yes now and then to start a continuing income stream. Stick to independent businesses, the chains will have their own networks and you’ll just be wasting your time. Always try to speak to the owners. Avoid the busy times for the business. Don’t go to a restaurant during lunch hour or dinner hours. As a last resort you could leave your referral form with the merchant, but I think that would be a waste of paper. If the merchant is busy, find out when he is available and call back at that time. Remember all you are doing is referring BBS to the merchant for a quote on credit card processing costs. Also be aware that if the merchant has recently signed a contract with another credit card processor he may not be able to change companies. I want to emphasize that your demeanor when visiting merchants should be friendly and business like. You should be well groomed and avoid very casual clothing. I think this is an excellent opportunity for anyone with more time than money. By now you have noted that if you become an Executive Affiliate with SFI your bonuses double. You have to make purchases with SFI of approximately $30 a month to remain an Executive Affiliate (EA). Many EA's simply replace products they normally buy with one of the many SFI products to keep their status. Recruiting additional affiliates may require funds for advertising. How far you take your business is your own choice. SFI does not pressure anyone or require an affiliate to upgrade or recruit other affiliates at anytime. M. Eslinger
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