We all have limited time to spare!
Many of us have started this business so we can work less hours.
The first thing is this is not a race and there are very low running costs. Just a few $s to have a standing order so you can qualify each month, I would suggest TCredits as they are stored until you have time to use them.
Second there are many things they can do for their SFI business while going about their other work. Hand out cards invitations to wave3 and gift cards etc.
As they go around notice shops and other businesses that may be interested in an ECA. They can plan to work on it when they have a bit more time and understanding. Just take notes to start with.
Obviously the more time and effort we spend on a business the better it will be. I would say the minimum would be a once a week check up on your progress and half an hour or so learning would be the absolute minimum. These days with all the technology you can save the pages to your phone or tablet and read through at a later date. Tell them. Always remind them this is a business where they are investing their time not spending it. As their small SFI family grows they will get better and better returns, even though they only have a little time now the effort they put in will show dividends in the future.
Finally it boils down to do they really want a business of their own that could lead to independence?
Like many out there, there are several of us also in the same situation. For me I find the following steps usually help alleviate instances of having a lack of availability as it relates to time:
For people who work, or have other heavy life obligations, you can suggest they re evaluate their priorities in determining if this business is for them. In most cases simply revising ones schedule can assist in determining this.
I suggest also that you outline to them the importance of logging in at least daily, completing their to do list, and checking over the progress of their PSA`s. in addition to communicating with them if required. This would take a minimum of 20 minutes to an hour a day, based on the available tasks at hand upon logging in. They can invest in the S-Builder Co-Op if time limits their ability to effectively advertise, they can enroll to have PSA's automatically delivered monthly by pooling resources with others in SFI to help build their downline. You can explain the benefits, and the process with setting up a Standing Order also.
Dividing time slots to make time for SFI also might help. Try suggesting that perhaps logging in earlier in the day for a small amount of time prior to going on with their daily routine, then again at their lunch hour or break if possible, and even after they sit down to have dinner, they can dedicate time to reviewing the SFI Affiliate Center also. Any combination of time they spend on SFI Affiliate center is acceptable, this can be achieved in many ways and based on the particular persons schedule. 20 minutes per a sitting for 3-5 log ins daily amounts to 5-7 hours a week. This in my opinion is the bare minimum to spend with ones SFI Business. Keep in mind also, the less time spent on SFI cultivating your business, means less signups, less commission, and potentially resulting in disappointment leading to no success. They must be willing to invest their time to nurture their business for ultimate success in the longrun.
