The Who - What - Where - How

Where in the WORLD can my business take me?

Did you ever wonder about the possibilities of having your very own international businesses throughout the world? There is a way that you can grow your business across borders and oceans through what is called International Sponsoring.

What in the WORLD is International Sponsoring?

International Sponsoring provides you an opportunity to successfully grow your business globally without having to live in, spend long periods of time in, or even travel to the country(ies) of interest. As an Independent Business Owner with a Yager/InterNET affiliated organization, you can connect with the existing resources of established international businesses throughout the world. International Sponsoring can increase your potential income, makes your business a true international operation, and helps your overseas friends obtain the extra income and personal growth available through building their businesses.

How in the WORLD do I International Sponsor?

First, you have to answer the question, "Who in the world do I know?" Here, a critical step is to qualify your prospects. Qualifying your prospects is more than just informing them that you have an opportunity you would like to tell them about. It's about making sure that your prospects are really interested in getting involved in your business.

After you have qualified your prospects, contact your upline to determine your next step. Your upline will either personally help you with the process or get you in touch with a contact who will offer assistance. Ensure that you provide all the necessary information your contact requires. Information such as your full name, address, your IBO number, and your telephone numbers, your upline Platinum's full name and IBO number, and your prospect's full name, address and telephone numbers is critical for improving your success rate.

Contact your prospect, preferably by phone, to let him/her know that someone will be in touch with them. Do not give your prospect the address of the Amway headquarters in his/her country, or send them to an Open Meeting. Proper communication and preparation will help you avoid your prospect unwittingly being sponsored by someone else.

Follow up with your prospect regularly. When you are attempting to sponsor someone locally, you might touch base with them every day or every other day. So doesn't it make sense that your international prospect needs to hear from you regularly and frequently? The best way for you to be in touch with them is by phone, but letters and postcards are also helpful. Contacting your prospect at least every other week until they have reached a decision is an effective way to improve your success rate.

Who in the WORLD will take care of my newly registered IBO?

If you sponsor someone internationally, the newly registered IBO will need help getting started-someone in their home country will need to train, supply and motivate them. The in-country sponsor, or Foster sponsor will fill this role. Your new IBO will be "shared" between you and the foster sponsor. Training and development will be the responsibility of the Foster Sponsor. As such, all PV will go to the Foster Sponsor until your new IBO reaches the Platinum level. When that happens, the International Sponsor and the Foster Sponsor will split a 4% leadership bonus evenly. While having an international business might sound glamorous, it also involves additional time, effort, and expense. Make sure you counsel upline if you are interested in expanding your business into other countries.