SFI New Store Opening Finalized

This week: Official launch date finalized!

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An official launch date for unveiling of the new SFI storehas now been finalized. The brand new SFI store will be unveiled at 11 AM CST on MONDAY, JANUARY 5TH.

Also launching on January 5th will be an array of major, new SFI system enhancements, including:

- Dramatic simplification for getting started, becoming an EA, and more!
- New training program for new affiliates
- Tons of new marketing and business-building aids
- More "internationalization"
- New and improved EyeEarn!
- An improved compensation plan with five exciting new bonuses!
- More incentives for becoming an EA and maintaining EA status
- More incentives for advancing through all the Team Leader ranks
- A more powerful and lucrative Executive Bonus
- Affiliate Center facelift (new, simpler navigation and menus, etc.)
- MUCH, MUCH MORE



Stay tuned for updates and get ready for the new year and "SFI 3.0!"

Remember: At least once a week until the official launch, we'll be adding to the store update Website with the latest feature details, new screenshots, and more. So visit regularly for updates.

New SFI Store!

MORE NEW STORE FEATURES/SCREENSHOTS REVEALED

For our many affiliates anxiously awaiting the unveiling of the new SFI store (and for brand new affiliates who may not have heard about the coming new store), we've set up a Website for you. Here, you can learn about all the latest new store features, check out FAQs, and view actual screen shots of the new store, and more!

This week, we've unveiled another exciting new feature you'll see after launch, plus two new screenshots:

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Remember: At least once a week until the official launch, we'll be adding to the store update Website with the latest feature details, new screenshots, and more. So visit regularly.

Latest From SFI - SFI STORE

SFI STORE UPDATE

For our many affiliates anxiously awaiting the unveiling of the new SFI store (and for brand new affiliates who may not have heard about the coming new store), we've set up this new Website for you, which we will be updating for you regularly until the launch.

PLANNED FEATURES:

• ONE store for everything. The new store will service both SFI affiliates and retail customers alike. Everything from nutritional products to Internet services to SFI promotional materials.

• Thousands (soon tens of thousands) of new products in dozens of new categories, plus closeouts, collectables and hard-to-find items available nowhere else.

• Earn instant SVP on EVERY product in the store...including all SFI promotional materials like X-Cards, postcards, business cards, etc.

• Exclusive, money-saving daily deals ("Deal Of The Day").

• Special weekly/monthly sales with special discount prices.

• New products added daily.

• You can promote the store as a whole, or any individual product in the store, or any department, or any selection of products of your choosing.

• No longer do high shipping costs need to get in the way of becoming EA or making sales internationally. This is because the new SFI store will be utilizing new partner companies who will be shipping to you directly from outlets around the world. Additionally, through the store's Private Seller program, you can locate sellers and products located in your same country—even the same city!

• Because of how it's being built, virtually anything can be added and sold in the store. Goods, services, downloadable software and media, you name it! The sky's the limit!

• The new SFI store also allows you to sell YOUR stuff. Through the new store's Private Seller program you can quickly, easily, and cheaply convert stuff you no longer want or need...into stuff you do! List your stuff at the new store, and sell for cash....or for any product in the store. You can even earn EA status each month selling unwanted items around your house! Use the new SFI store as your online garage sale to clean out your closets, attics and garages! List and sell dozens or even hundreds of miscellaneous items easily.

• Hot, new marketing program will allow you to easily generate lifetime retail customers by the hundreds! And earning EA status though retail sales will have never been simpler or easier!

• Standing Orders, on thousands of products, will be available both to affiliates AND retail customers. When an affiliate or customer places an order containing any Standing Order-Eligible product, they'll automatically be alerted how to set up a Standing Order for that item in seconds.

• More payment options.

• Product shipment tracking.

• Express Checkout feature allows you to make purchases in seconds.

• Wishlists

• Store multiple shipping addresses and multiple payment methods --which can be instantly accessed via pulldown menus during checkout.

• Seamless integration with VeryVIP. If you are a VeryVIP subscriber, you'll have powerful additional tools to promote the new store and generate customers.

• One-click sitewide currency conversions for 17 major world currencies.

More info will be posted as we receive the latest news.

Global Economy Doubled

The global ecomony has more than doubled in size over the last 15 years and is now approaching $54 trillion. Global trade has grown by 133% in same period!

Source: Newsweek, "The Post-American World," by Fareed Zakaria, May 12, 2008

AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE TO MAJOR MEDICAL INSURANCE PLANS

MAJOR NEW SFI PRODUCT DEBUTS:

With today's skyrocketing costs for traditional medical insurance, home-business owners and entrepreneurs need a solid alternative they can afford...

SFI is pleased to now offer the solution...the IAB Benefits Plan!

Great for anyone without access to employer-provided health insurance and benefit plans, IAB is designed to suit a variety of health needs. You and your retail customers can choose from among four different individual and family plans offering up to 45 different medical, health, dental, wellness, and lifestyle benefits.

Just take a look at what an IAB Benefit Plan offers:

Everyone qualifies...guaranteed acceptance.

Affordable - as low as $83.90 per month for entire family.

No physicals...one simple application.

Fixed-pricing regardless of age or health condition.

Includes Hospitalization, Doctor visits, Emergency/Accident Medical benefits, Dental, more.

Access to Nationwide PPO Network (500,000+ providers, doctors, hospitals, etc.).

Roadside Assistance, Legal Assistance, more.

Combined Services - Insured and non-insured benefits.

Registered and licensed in all 50 states.

IAB Benefits Plan—Finally, an affordable alternative to Major Medical Insurance plans for you and your family!



Check it out HERE

About IAB:
IAB is a 25-year-old non-profit Membership Association. As a member of IAB, you can take advantage of many membership benefits, including medical (dental, doctor, hospital) through IAB group policies, various medical discounts, and many other money-saving programs for you and your family. Note: IAB plans are available for U.S. residents only.

Avon and Heartland America Join MaxMall

This week, we welcome Avon Canada, online-catalog giant Heartland America, and other fine merchants:

Avon.ca —Choose from a wide selection of products, including fragrance, jewellery and accessories, wellness products, and unique gift and home decor items.

Fashion Bug —Pure comfort. Great fit. Exceptional value. From today's newest trends to casual, comfortable basics, Fashion Bug offers something for everyone in plus, misses, juniors, and girls sizes.

Heartland America —A world-class catalog and Internet company providing quality products at value prices. Only the best names and the best products here!

Linen-n-Things —One of the leading U.S. retailers of home textiles, housewares, and decorative home accessories, offering a broad selection of high-quality, brand-name merchandise at exceptional everyday values.

Wayside Gardens —America's source for choice perennials, bulbs, shrubs, and roses.

Zazzle.com —Its "infinite one-of-a-kindness" means Zazzle is the only on-demand retailer for consumers and major brands, offering billions of retail-quality, customized, unique products shipped within 24 hours.

SFI PIPELINE SNEAK PEEK!

As always, SFI has been busy, busy, busy, working on exciting new innovations, features, and additions to the SFI system. Today we'd like to give everyone a sneak peak at two big projects in the pipeline. The first should be unveiled within 2-3 weeks. The second is due later this summer.

1. A2A

A2A, which is short for "Affiliate To Affiliate," is our ground-breaking new affiliate communication program.

Residing within the SFI Affiliate Center, A2A opens up the entire SFI "universe" to you. For the first time ever, you'll be able to browse and chat with the entire companywide roster of SFI affiliates!

Through the A2A search engine, you'll be able to identify SFI affiliates in your own country, state/province, or even city. You can also search by gender, age, join date, common goals, and more. Or search by any combination!

* Create "buddy lists"
* Brainstorm
* Share tips
* Discuss SFI news
* Share successful marketing strategies for your region of the world
* Form local SFI support groups and local get-togethers

The possibilities are endless and it's coming soon to SFI!

2. AN SFI STORE WITH SO MUCH MORE!

If A2A is ground-breaking, the new SFI Store will be absolutely earth-SHATTERING! Here are just some of the awesome features:

* ONE store for everything. The new store will service both SFI affiliates and retail customers alike. Everything from nutritional products to Internet services to SFI promotional materials.

* Thousands (soon tens of thousands) of new products in dozens of new categories, plus collectables and hard-to-find items available nowhere else.

* Earn instant SVP on EVERY product in the store...including all SFI promotional materials like X-Cards, postcards, business cards, etc.

* Exclusive, money-saving daily deals ("Deal Of The Day").

* Special weekly/monthly sales with special discount prices.

* New products added daily.

* The latest in online shopping features.

* Because of how it's being built, virtually anything can be added and sold in the store. Goods, services, downloadable software and media, insurance, you name it! The sky's the limit!

But that's not all! The new SFI store also allows you to sell YOUR stuff:

* Through the new store's Private Seller program you can quickly, easily, and cheaply convert stuff you no longer want or need...into stuff you do! List your stuff at the new store, and sell for cash....or for any product in the store. You can even earn EA status each month selling unwanted items around your house!

* Use the new SFI store as your online garage sale to clean out your closets, attics and garages! List and sell dozens or even hundreds of miscellaneous items easily.

International Benefits:

* No longer do high shipping costs need to get in the way of becoming EA or making sales internationally. This is because the new SFI store will be utilizing new partner companies who will be shipping to you directly from outlets around the world. Additionally, through the store's Private Seller program, you can locate sellers and products located in your same country -- even the same city!

Hot, New Marketing Program:

* What good is a hot new store without hot new tools to generate retail sales?! With the launch of the new store, we're simultaneously launching a powerful, new marketing program that will allow you to easily generate lifetime retail customers by the hundreds! And earning EA status though retail sales will have never been simpler or easier!

These are just SOME of the amazing features the new SFI store will come with. And there are many, many, many more. So stay tuned and get ready, folks, because we're taking SFI to the next level!

NEW U.S. & INTERNATIONAL MERCHANTS JOIN MAXMALLS

This week, we welcome electronics giant Circuit City, unique gift store RedEnvelope and others:

Circuit City—Circuit City offers a wide variety of appliances, electronics, computer hardware/software, movies, games, and more, designed to make your life easier and more enjoyable.

Pets Warehouse—The largest selection of pet supplies online in the world, with over 40,000 aquarium and pet supplies are available to you at the lowest prices.

RedEnvelope—The place for unique and personalized gifts for every occasion or circumstance.

Yves Rocher Canada—The world leader in botanical beauty care. With more than 150 active plant ingredients and botanical complexes, Yves Rocher products harness the power of nature to work for your beauty needs.

Shoes.com—An unparalleled shoe-shopping experience, offering a truly outstanding selection of the hottest styles from all the must-have brands.

NEW U.S. & INTERNATIONAL MERCHANTS JOIN MAXMALLS

This week, we welcome PricelineEurope.com, Columbia House Canada, Camping World, and others:

The Bicycle Store Australia—Sydney's Central Coast premium retail and online shop for bicycles and accessories.

Camping World—America's RV and outdoor store, Camping World has been the leading supplier of RV and camping supplies and accessories for over 35 years.

Columbia House Canada DVD Club—The ultimate destination for movie lovers and collectors; Get 5 DVDs for just $0.49 each! Over 10,000 popular titles from all of the major movie studios.


Napster.com—Rock out to 5 million+ songs of CD quality sound with unlimited access; absolutely free for the first 7 days with no commitment.


PricelineEurope.com—The #1 seller of hotel rooms in Europe. From small independent to luxury 5 star, PricelineEurope.com has the perfect hotel for domestic or international travelers.

BEST BUY, AMAZON UK & CANADA, OTHERS JOIN MAXMALLS!

This week, we welcome consumer electronics giant Best Buy, Amazon for the U.K. and Canada, and others:

Amazon Canada—One of the Web's largest online retailers, this popular site offers Canadian customers millions of new and used books--PLUS just about any other item, gift, and product you're looking for!

Amazon UK—One of the Web's largest online retailers, this popular site offers UK customers millions of new and used books--PLUS just about any other item, gift, and product you're looking for!

Best Buy—North America's No. 1 specialty retailer of consumer electronics, personal computers, entertainment software, and appliances.

Buy Cosmetics UK—Save up to 80% on top brand cosmetics and beauty products.

Canadian Tire—Canadian Tire offers customers a large selection of automotive parts, accessories, and service; sports and leisure products; and home products.

Target—Target teams up with world-class designers in home, fashion, accessories, beauty, furniture, and outdoor living to bring you exclusive products to decorate and delight.

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NEW U.S. & INTERNATIONAL MERCHANTS JOIN MAXMALLS!

SFI announced several new merchants added to the MaxMalls.com database. This week, we welcome e-commerce giant Buy.com for the U.S. and Canada, as well as office product merchant Staples for UK affiliates and others:


Ancestry.com Australia—Gain access to an historical record collection reflecting Australia's multicultural heritage, and explore family history using a wide variety of Australian and international records.

Buy.com—A leading e-commerce company with 2 million+ products, from computer hardware and software to electronics, books, DVDs, CDs, sports goods, games, toys, home and outdoor products, and more!

Buy.com Canada—A leading e-commerce company with 2 million+ products, from computer hardware and software to electronics, books, DVDs, CDs, sports goods, games, toys, home and outdoor products, and more!

eDiets.com—The premier online diet, fitness, and healthy living destination; 20+ customizable popular diet and fitness plans with innovative motivational and support tools.

Staples UK—Enjoy guaranteed low prices on more than 7,500 products for the home or business office; something for every customer's budget and preference.

XM Satellite Radio—Access 170+ digital channels from coast to coast, including 69 commercial-free music channels and exclusive live concerts, premier sports, talk, and more; 21 channels of traffic and weather info.

In addition to these major name brands, SFI's MaxMalls.com shopping portal also features retail giant Wal-Mart, online mega-store Amazon.com, major music source iTunes, and many, many more! Do your shopping at MaxMalls and help increase your share of the MaxMalls revenue pool. SFI also donates a portion of every MaxMall sale to the nonprofit organization "Save The Children." Best of all, you don't pay anything extra by shopping your favorite stores via MaxMalls.com!

NEW INTERNATIONAL MERCHANTS JOIN MAXMALLS

It is SFI's goal each week to announce several new merchants added to the MaxMalls.com database. This week, SFI welcome well-known merchants for its international affiliates, including eBay Australia, Home Depot Canada, Blockbuster UK, and others:

Home Depot Canada—The ultimate online destination for home improvement in Canada; a great selection of appliances, home décor, power equipment, gardening tools, and more.

Expedia Canada—Expedia.ca offers Canadians the largest mix of travel products, including flight and hotel reservations, build-your-own vacation packages, pre-packaged vacations, car rentals, and more.

Argos UK—Argos sells general merchandise and products for the home from over 700 stores throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Blockbuster UK—Blockbuster UK provides the latest releases and gives customers more choices from among classic titles, foreign films, music DVDs, interactive game DVDs, language DVDs, and popular TV series.

Expedia Australia—Expedia negotiates directly with hotel suppliers to secure access to exclusive rates and superior inventory at over 70,000 properties worldwide.

eBay Austrailia—eBay is Australia™s Online Marketplace, enabling trade on a local, national, and international basis.

In addition to these major name brands, SFI's MaxMalls.com shopping portal also features retail giant Wal-Mart, online mega-store Amazon.com, major music source iTunes, and many, many more! Do your shopping at MaxMalls and help increase your share of the MaxMalls revenue pool. SFI also donates a portion of every MaxMall sale to the nonprofit organization "Save The Children." Best of all, you don't pay anything extra by shopping your favorite stores via MaxMalls.com!

Blockbuster Online, OfficeMax, other new merchants join MaxMalls

It is our goal each week to announce several new merchants added to the MaxMalls.com database. This week, we welcome top video rental service Blockbuster Online, office supply giant OfficeMax, and other well-known merchants:

Blockbuster Online—Rent online from over 80,000 titles, with no due dates or late fees; free shipping to and from your mailbox.

OfficeMax—A leader in business-to-business and retail office products, including office supplies, paper, technology products and services, and furniture.

ChocolateSource.com—The premier source for the finest gourmet chocolate from around the World; ships products throughout the U.S. and Canada.

GNC—The largest global specialty retailer of nutritional products; including vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products.

Perfume.com—A leading provider of discount perfume, cologne, designer hair care products and skin care items; over 12,000 brand name perfumes and colognes at wholesale prices.

Kohl’s—Everything you need for yourself and your home - apparel, shoes & accessories for women, children, and men, plus home products like small electrics, bedding, luggage, and more.

In addition to these major name brands, SFI's MaxMalls.com shopping portal also features retail giant Wal-Mart, online mega-store Amazon.com, major music source iTunes, and many, many more! Do your shopping at MaxMalls and help increase your share of the MaxMalls revenue pool. SFI also donates a portion of every MaxMall sale to the nonprofit organization "Save The Children." Best of all, you don't pay anything extra by shopping your favorite stores via MaxMalls.com!

Barnes & Noble, Kmart, Other New Merchants Join MaxMalls!

SFI Marketing Group announced several new merchants were added to the MaxMalls.com database. This month, top online book store Barnes & Noble, family store favorite Kmart, and other well-known merchants were added.

Barnes & Noble—The Web’s premier destination for books, music, DVD, video games, and related products and services; over 1 million titles for immediate delivery.

Kmart—A wide assortment of merchandise for the home and family, including products sold under such well-known labels as Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, and Martha Stewart Everyday.

Peapod—The country's leading Internet grocer, serving more than a dozen (and growing) major U.S. markets in Illinois, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Virginia, Wisconsin, & Rhode Island.

PetFoodDirect.com—11,000+ products for dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, birds, small animals and fish all delivered to your door!

eCost.com—The fast and easy way to save money and time on your next online purchase of computer hardware, software, peripherals and other consumer products.

FTD.com—Same-day delivery of floral orders to nearly 100% of the U.S. population; a wide variety of unique floral arrangements and specialty gifts for holidays and other occasions.

In addition to these major name brands, SFI's MaxMalls.com shopping portal also features retail giant Wal-Mart, online mega-store Amazon.com, major music source iTunes, and many, many more! Do your shopping at MaxMalls and help increase your share of the MaxMalls revenue pool. SFI also donates a portion of every MaxMall sale to the nonprofit organization "Save The Children." Best of all, you don't pay anything extra by shopping your favorite stores via MaxMalls.com!

What is EyeEarn?

EyeEarn is SFI's new advertising co-op. It's also an exciting new way to recruit affiliates and build lucrative residual income streams.

EyeEarn's basic concept is for you to become part of SFI's "personal advertising network," and get paid for advertising while just going about your day — driving your car, walking your dog, wearing T-shirts,or even just drinking coffee! Get seen–get paid!

Getting started with EyeEarn is super-easy: Just purchase a $20 EyeEarn Starter Kit. The kit includes three EyeEarn banners for your car(s), an EyeEarn T-shirt, 100 EyeEarn X-Cards, and 20 EyeEarn mini-stickers (plus complete directions and a getting Started Guide).
Simply verify with SFI that you've outfitted your car with a banner. You'll then begin receiving a share of the fruits of the entire, worldwide EyeEarn advertising network!

And this is where EyeEarn starts to really get exciting. As an active "EyeEarner," you'll also receive your share of new SFI affiliates signing up at the new EyeEarn.com Website. From every participating SFI affiliate in every country worldwide!

For each signup you received, you will be recorded as the SFI Sponsor, and you'll be eligible to receive all Sponsor benefits and commissions. This includes unlimited Executive Match Commissions and unlimited Team Match Commissions, which can be earned infinitely deep as your organization grows downward.

You can also earn the following on each of your EyeEarn-generated affiliates:

• Merchant Services Override Commissions
• TuneFlow Override Commissions
• NiceOffers Merchant Override Commissions
• NiceOffers Fundraisers Override Commissions


And these signups won't be coming just from the personal advertising of EyeEarn members. SFI has included additional sources to generate thousands of signups weekly through:

1. Prominent EyeEarn banners placed at NiceOffers.com, TuneFlow.com, and other SFI Web properties.

2. All sign-ups from ClickBucks will flow into EyeEarn.com.

3. EyeEarn banners placed on other Websites.

4. Radio and Cable TV spots.

As an active* member of EyeEarn, you will receive a share of all these sign-ups every month. And your only out-of-pocket cost is the ONE-TIME $20 Starter Kit cost!

But it gets even better. EyeEarn is much more than just generating affiliate signups. SFI is also introducing MaxMalls, a brand new SFI shopping center that will work in conjunction with EyeEarn.


Note!

The EyeEarn program was officially launched on January 2nd, 2008.

Get paid to drive your car, wear T-shirts, and more with EyeEarn, a special version of SFI's Network Builder Program. EyeEarn allows you to build a lucrative residual income stream by participating in our personal advertising network. It's fun, easy, and no experience is necessary!

You can order an inexpensive EyeEarn Starter Kit (a ONE-time cost; required to participate in EyeEarn). Then, just put the included promotional items into action, and you're off and running. Join now.