Sound Advice For Combat, Life and Business, Courtesy Of The US Military
Donna Maria shares advice she heard from a military man seeing his sons off to recruit training.
Donna Maria is an entrepreneur mentor, the founder and CEO of the Indie Business Network, and the host of the Indie Business Podcast and the Indie Business Retreat. She has been recognized as one of the most trusted voices for Makers and Creative Entrepreneurs. Her coaching and consulting enterprise trains thousands of new and evolving entrepreneurs every day.
Small Business Success Notes To A Young Lady
Donna Maria shares details from her impromptu in-flight mentoring session of an aspiring woman entrepreneur.
How To Pace Yourself For Small Business Success
I have observed several parallels between running a business and running for fitness. When I run in the morning, I enjoy seeing different types of people at the track. Obviously experienced runners breeze around, passing me two and three times before they’re done. Other runners (especially newer ones like me) are slower and more measured…
Indie Beauty Network Opposes H.R. 5786 Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010
As the founder and CEO of the Indie Beauty Network, I am confirming that IBN opposes the bill named, “H.R. 5786: The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 (SCA or H.R. 5786). If you have not already done so, please read and sign our petition opposing the bill. As of the publication of this post, over…
My Last Day Posting At This Blog About The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010
Except for periodic posts that fit well at both blogs, today will be the last day I will publish a post at this blog that deals directly with H.R. 5786: the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 (SCA). The post that follows this one today summarizes the reasons for the Indie Beauty Network’s opposition to the…
Vault Episode #202: Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 [Podcast]
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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 202, where we bring together a panel of dedicated small business owners to delve into a critical topic – the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010, recently discussed in Congress. This legislation carries…
Thank You To My Readers And Sponsors
Donna Maria acknowledged Indie Business Blog readers and sponsors.
Announcing the Oppose The Safe Cosmetics Act Website
Donna Maria announces the new collaborative small business website: Oppose The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010!
Links to Text of Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010
This is a link to the printer friendly version of the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010. This is a link to the PDF version of the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010.
The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 Has Been Introduced
The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 Has Been Introduced Yesterday, I told you in this post to brace yourself for the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics’s (CFSC) latest effort to scare everyone into thinking that cosmetics are contaminating them with cancer causing chemicals. As I suspected, the video they are circulating today is filled with misinformation…
Campaign For Safe Cosmetics To Release New Cosmetics Video
Earlier today, I told you about the Personal Care Products Council’s newly announced proposed cosmetics legislation. This post shares a teaser for a video entitled, “The Story Of Cosmetics,” that is slated to be released tomorrow by the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics. As you watch this teaser, and the full-length video that will be released…
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Donna Maria shares commentary on the contributions of industry trade groups, and how the smallest companies benefit from representation geared specifically toward them.
Thank You To My Wonderful Readers And Sponsors!
Donna Maria thanks her readers and sponsors for the amazing journey they are taking together!
Building A Business With Talent, Guts and Common Sense
Donna Maria shares the story of how one determined mother provided for her children one day, and ended up starting a business.
Vault Episode #201: David Reibstein [Podcast]
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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 201 featuring an insightful interview with Professor David Reibstein. He is the accomplished author of “Marketing Metrics: The Definitive Guide to Measuring Marketing Performance.” This episode is packed with invaluable information and…
Video Interview: Some Of My Best Small Business Tips
Recently, Dr. Greg Henley, director of the Herman J. Russell Center For Entrepreneurship at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Ga, interviewed me for his “NexXt Entrepreneur Day In A Life Video Series,” sharing the stories of entrepreneurs in all 50 states. I’m excited to share his video interview of me. It’s 28 minutes long, and…
Vault Episode #200: Justin Levy [Podcast]
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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 200, a significant milestone in our journey, where we bring you an insightful interview with Justin Levy. He is not only an author of the book, “Facebook: Designing Your Next Marketing Campaign”…
How To Nurture Life's Most Important Relationships
Donna Maria shares personal thoughts and commentary on how to nurture and preserve life’s most important relationships.
The Things We Make, Make Us
Donna Maria borrows a few lines from a Jeep Cherokee commercial to underscore the need for laws that enable America’s small and family businesses to thrive and grow on a level playing field.
How To Avoid Social Media Wipeout
Donna Maria shares three sure-fire ways to avoid getting sucked in and wiped out by social media!
4 Simple Strategies That Will Make Your Cash Register Ring More
Donna Maria shares simple strategies and action steps to maximize efficiencies and increase sales.