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Lucille Divine is a eCommerce specialist who teaches entrepreneurs how to harness the power of the internet. Visit her business page: https://www.seotipsspot.com
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of our previous business, I was already
a competent marketer, so I used this
knowledge and started a home-based
business that didn’t require much
capital outlay, or even staff for that
matter.
‘I call myself a Network and
Information Partner, and specialise
in eCommerce techniques online. A
mouthful, I know, but basically I share
my knowledge of how to harness the
wealth-building power of the Internet
through social media and other unique
wealth-building tools. We teach people
how to start their own businesses
online, with minimal capital outlay, and
how to market themselves online too.
Today I’m online almost seven days a
week. I talk to several different groups
on BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), and I
also maintain Facebook, Twitter, Google
+, LinkedIn and other social media
accounts. They keep me very busy,
because I respond to every ‘beep’ and
‘ping’, but I do set aside time to spend
with my girls, Trya, 13, and Simonea,
7. In the afternoons I get to watch my
girls play sports, and I just take my
office with me – my
trusty laptop and 3G
connection. Everyday
feels like a Friday! I still
have meetings with
clients, but I schedule
these for when my girls
are at school, so I can
dedicate my afternoons to them.
‘We have an amazing life together;
it’s definitely changed for the better. I
have a very different perspective from
where I was three years ago – stuck in a
failing business and living in fear. Today
I’m free. I like living in the 21st century
and enjoy making a living teaching and
sharing my knowledge. This is what I
was born to do and I love it!’
‘I LIKE LIVING IN
THE 21ST CENTURY!’Over three years ago, Joburg mom
Lucille Vicars, 39, and her husband
Justin, 38, lost their business.
Instead of leaping like lemmings
back onto the corporate treadmill,
she looked elsewhere to make a
living. Now, every day feels like a
Friday!
‘I lost a R3.8millon-business overnight.
It was a partnership that soured, and
in the end I lost my successful decor
business. My clients, some of whom
I’d retained for over eight years,
jumped ship because my embattled
business couldn’t offer them reliable
service anymore. My entire world came
crashing down and I felt worthless. But
I got up and dusted myself off – you
have to when you have two daughters
who need supporting, and Justin
and I started brainstorming.
We decided that if we
were going to plough all
of our effort into growing
another business, this time
we were going to focus on
making ourselves successful
and rich, without working
our fingers to the bone. I
wanted to spend time with
my beautiful daughters, enjoy
breakfasts, lunches and
dinners together as a family.
‘We knew we needed to
think differently, so we began
looking for ways to make
money online. I watched a
web clip on online marketing
– and I sat back and had a
light-bulb moment. I even
remember saying to Justin:
“This is what I was born to do.
I know I can do this!” Because
people’s attitudes towards me. It’s
almost as though the “lighter” Vatiswa
is more acceptable to society. In the
past, people looked past me; they just
saw a fat woman with nothing to offer.
We all have our individual issues –
obviously, weight was mine.
On an intellectual level I know I’ve
lost weight and look different. When
I step onto a scale I see I’ve lost
weight. But it still has to sink in on an
emotional level. I’m not yet used to the
idea I can buy smaller sizes and have
more choice in what to wear.
‘I feel lighter, have more energy, and
generally feel a lot more positive about
myself! My son, Sivato, 20, also sees
the change in me. He’s so happy for
me. I suppose every child just wants
to see their parents happy. In the past
I made excuses, but now I’m thrilled
to admit I’m no longer living in denial.
‘
‘
We have an amazing life together; it’s
definitely changed for the better...
To find Lucille on Facebook,
search for ‘Lucille Divine’. And
she goes by @LucilleDivine on
Twitter. Or visit her website: www.
intelligentwealthsolutions.com
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