Update: As of Friday, March 28, 2014 - 2:30 PM EST
In recent weeks, I have received a great number of requests for the book "Big Girl Little Girl", a title that I retired a few months ago.
Lady Intelligence will be re-releasing this content in 2015.
Thank you so much for your interest in Lady Intelligence and looking forward to continuing the dialogue about matters that matter.
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The Following Was Originally Published - 8/24/2013 - 12:59 PM EST on Lady Intelligence - The Blog.
When I wrote "Big Girl Little Girl", I was in a season of extreme anger, guilt, fear, and worry.
There was much to deal with at the time, medical care treatments for
myself and other family members (yes, plural), job losses (yep, plural
again), and constant financial restructure.
The anger was there
mostly because there were many missteps that I took where I wish I had
either been taught better or at least recognized better approaches
before the missteps were made. Since I have two daughters, I became
extremely fearful that they would follow in my footsteps while missing
out or totally ignoring wonderful and stable (as stable as can be in
life) opportunities.
I went on this fast and furious trip to
write the book to give to my daughters and also to share with all
females to spare them from unnecessary heartache and headache.
In that fast and furious trip, I wrote with the anger and candor that
was in my mind. At the time, most profane words were in my everyday
dialogue and I wrote exactly how I spoke.
I didn't
realize it until just now while composing this post, but "Big Girl
Little Girl" was published on August 24 in 2012. Exactly one year ago
from the date of this announcement.
A lot has changed in just one year.
I stopped cussing, I'm no longer angry, and I no longer operate under
the influence of fear, commercialism, worry, or desperation - just to name a few.
Although, the content of the book is priceless, the
language in which the content is presented has actually become
disturbing for me as the author. Like it was written by a stranger.
Since the publication of "Big Girl Little Girl", I have begun the
manuscripts for three other books. Publication for these books are
envisioned for late 2013/early 2014. One of the books is a
comprehensive informational book geared toward the business industry.
Another is a story about four women who have never met but whose lives
are intertwined due to decisions that they have made. The third one -
is a surprise!
"Big Girl Little Girl" may be rewritten
eventually. The rewrite will definitely contain updated information and
the introduction of new pertinent information due to multiple consumer
trend changes - but this time coming from a perspective of hope, faith,
and encouragement.
This was a very difficult decision to make
because it was like giving up a baby. However, it is a decision that
I am now ecstatic that I have made. It's funny, but I am also grateful
that "Big Girl Little Girl" did not achieve mass sales in which I had
originally hoped. But what I have personally achieved is exponential
invaluable growth as an individual in various aspects and the language
in "Big Girl Little Girl" could have possibly caused a branding that
would be in conflict of the messages in future publications.
This is indeed a lesson of being thankful that things did not go through as originally desired.
For all who have a copy of "Big Girl Little Girl," it is now a collector's item - still covered under copyright law though. :)
I look forward and now I feel liberated to publishing the other
manuscripts under the Lady Intelligence, Ltd. imprint which will be
introduced in e-book format to make it easier for all to obtain a copy
quickly and at a lower cost in addition to the option of purchasing a
paperback copy.
My mission has always been to take what I've
learned, gone through, and observed from other case studies to share
whatever is needed to help another female obtain a better outcome when
it comes to men, money, medicine, health, wealth, and wellness. Life
enrichment information comes from not just success stories but also from
difficult learning lessons encountered by others.
Stay tuned to Lady Intelligence Live! as excerpts from "Big Girl Little Girl" are oftentimes shared as well as on Lady Intelligence - The Blog.
Join the Lady Intelligence Connection to receive announcements about the upcoming book releases!!
Thank you...
...and I'm excited
Nicol T
Author and Lady Intelligence Live! Internet Radio Talk Show Host
Originally Published - 8/24/2013 - 12:59 PM EST on Lady Intelligence - The Blog.
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Saturday, August 24, 2013
Your MLM Business May Not Be Your Business (Technically)
Multi-Level Marketing Business opportunities are in great supply. The legitimate MLM businesses, the ones that follow some kind of governmental regulation, offer lucrative income possibilities.
Ah, possibilities - key word.
There are thousands of people who have become wealthy in building an MLM network. MLMs are not typically pyramid schemes. The only pyramid schemes are jobs where there is a boss who makes more and the subordinates usually always make less. In MLM, someone in the downline of an organization can actually make much more than someone in the upline. How?
Effort. Extreme effort. It's not an easy thing to do and it takes persistence, consistence, and perserverance. Vision boards, weekly meetings/seminars/motivational events, non-stop communication, and little time for entertainment are all what helps to build a powerful network marketing organization.
The MLM business is classified as the networker's own business because the networker becomes the independent contractor and some of their business expenses are tax deductible.
The only problem about heavily regulated MLMs is that social media is a no-no for advertising. In today's world where few people talk on the phone and opt to texting, e-mailing, tweeting, posting updates on their social media account, streaming music, and obtaining news from their smartphones, conducting telephone invitations and passing around flyers to events make for a day in and day out great amount of effort. In some MLMs, it may be challenging to advertise where people's eyes are looking.
MLMs that don't allow for social media or digital advertising bring it home that the business is not really the independent contractors. If e-mail messages and other types of electronic communication are prohibited, then that MLM is in reality a job with a couple extra tax benefits.
People who call the shots as to advertising, communication, and other day-to-day operations including branding are those who are true business owners and not pawns (may be a harsh word but reality can be a harsh word too) to make the creator of the MLM organization richer.
Consider how much energy to expend when building an MLM organization versus using that energy to develop own network with business plan, operations, and a system of personnel, products, and services.
But above all - the most important thing to consider is if there is a back-up plan for the MLM business. The MLM business is corporately owned and operated by those never met unless it was at the national convention and the network marketer was there and shook their hand personally.
If an MLM corporation shuts down abruptly and all household income was based on that MLM, that can be immediate financial ruin for some.
Now is that MLM business really having your own business?
Ah, possibilities - key word.
There are thousands of people who have become wealthy in building an MLM network. MLMs are not typically pyramid schemes. The only pyramid schemes are jobs where there is a boss who makes more and the subordinates usually always make less. In MLM, someone in the downline of an organization can actually make much more than someone in the upline. How?
Effort. Extreme effort. It's not an easy thing to do and it takes persistence, consistence, and perserverance. Vision boards, weekly meetings/seminars/motivational events, non-stop communication, and little time for entertainment are all what helps to build a powerful network marketing organization.
The MLM business is classified as the networker's own business because the networker becomes the independent contractor and some of their business expenses are tax deductible.
The only problem about heavily regulated MLMs is that social media is a no-no for advertising. In today's world where few people talk on the phone and opt to texting, e-mailing, tweeting, posting updates on their social media account, streaming music, and obtaining news from their smartphones, conducting telephone invitations and passing around flyers to events make for a day in and day out great amount of effort. In some MLMs, it may be challenging to advertise where people's eyes are looking.
MLMs that don't allow for social media or digital advertising bring it home that the business is not really the independent contractors. If e-mail messages and other types of electronic communication are prohibited, then that MLM is in reality a job with a couple extra tax benefits.
People who call the shots as to advertising, communication, and other day-to-day operations including branding are those who are true business owners and not pawns (may be a harsh word but reality can be a harsh word too) to make the creator of the MLM organization richer.
Consider how much energy to expend when building an MLM organization versus using that energy to develop own network with business plan, operations, and a system of personnel, products, and services.
But above all - the most important thing to consider is if there is a back-up plan for the MLM business. The MLM business is corporately owned and operated by those never met unless it was at the national convention and the network marketer was there and shook their hand personally.
If an MLM corporation shuts down abruptly and all household income was based on that MLM, that can be immediate financial ruin for some.
Now is that MLM business really having your own business?
Thursday, August 1, 2013
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