February 2014 - Indie Business Network®

#IBP008: How Your Artisan Business Can Become a Non-Profit Powerhouse [Podcast]

Podcast, SuccessBy Donna Maria February 26, 2014

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This is one of the preliminary episodes of the newly re-launched Indie Business Podcast. To stream or download more recent episodes of the podcast at this blog, click here or you can download it on iTunes. Thank you for visiting! How do you transform a small Texas soapmaking venture into a non-profit powerhouse that changes…

Vault Episode #236: Amanda Gail [Podcast]

PodcastBy Donna Maria February 25, 2014

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The Vault is an archive of my first podcasts so there is a record for you to enjoy. Welcome to the Vault Episode 236 featuring my interview with Amanda Gail. Stream Vault Episode 236 Click the play arrow to play the podcast. (You may have to click it twice.) On a laptop or desktop, use your…

“Indie Business Network Member Spotlight: Michelle Rhoades of Perry, Georgia” by Donna Maria

Featured MembersBy Donna Maria February 25, 2014

One of the best ways to make yourself and your business the best they can be is to learn from the success of others. That’s why we love to spotlight our members here at the blog. Today, you’ll meet Michelle Rhoades, founder of the Mossy Creek Soap Studio in Perry, Georgia. Michelle is a certified…

I’m Keynoting the 2014 Tennessee Soap and Candle Gathering!

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna Maria February 22, 2014

Ine am pleased to share that I have accepted an invitation to deliver the keynote address at this year’s Tennessee Soap and Candle Social on May 3-4, 2014, at Montgomery Bell State Park in Burns, Tennessee, near Nashville. You may recall that I was a speaker at the event last year. Hosted by Rachel Turner…

“Thousands of Entrepreneurs Working Alone, Together” by Donna Maria

Social MediaBy Donna Maria February 19, 2014

No doubt, the way we work is changing. I shared some thoughts on this many years ago here at the blog. As I review that 2009 article today, I am struck by the fact that my life and work are more integrated today than I ever thought they would be. To me, it’s a natural…

“Indie Business Network Member Spotlight: Teri Patterson of Rapid City, South Dakota” by Donna Maria

Featured MembersBy Donna Maria February 17, 2014

One of the best ways to make yourself and your business the best they can be is to learn from the success of others. That’s why we love to spotlight our members here at the blog. Today, you’ll meet Teri Patterson, founder of Body Systems in Rapid City, South Dakota. Teri, who is a certified…

“Indie Business Network Member Spotlight: Karrie Welch of Westfield, Massachusetts” by Donna Maria

Featured MembersBy Donna Maria February 12, 2014

One of the best ways to be inspired to make yourself and your business the best they can be is to learn from the success of others. That’s why we love to spotlight our members here at the blog. Today, you’ll meet Karrie Welch, founder of Fortunate Face Minerals in Westfield, Massachusetts. Karrie has been…

“#IndieCruise MasterMind 2014 Sails Back Home!” by Donna Maria

RetreatBy Donna Maria February 5, 2014

IndieCruise Mastermind 2014 was a resounding success! I’m thrilled to share that my annual signature event was — in a word — fabulous. You may recall that our theme was “No More Beauty Business As Usual.” In addition to myself, the speakers were the amazing Lela Barker of Lucky Break Consulting, Dawn Fitch of Pooka…

“Indie Business Network Member Spotlight: Anne Marie Esposito of Selden, New York” by Donna Maria

Featured MembersBy Donna Maria February 3, 2014

One of the best ways to be inspired to make yourself and your business the best they can be is to learn from the success of others. That’s why we love to spotlight our members here at the blog. Today, you’ll meet Anne Marie Esposito, founder of Sparklefly Candle Company in Selden, New York. Anne…

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