Memorial Day Weekend marked the unofficial start to the sunniest season. Now’s the time to get your skincare routine ready for a summer of adventure! Not sure what to pack? We’ve rounded up 9 summer beauty essentials to tuck into every beach bag, backpack, and travel tote! We’ve got everything you need to make…
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Father’s Day 2022 is on Sunday, June 19, meaning we’re just a few blinks away from dad’s big day. Instead of falling back on the same ball cap and necktie, this is the year to up your gift-giving game! Whether he’s an outdoorsman, foodie, dog dad, bearded bloke, or suave sophisticate, this gift guide is…
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The Indie Business Network was founded 20 years ago based on the transformative power of entrepreneurship. We believe it is time to replace traditional notions of entrepreneurship with the increasingly obvious reality that entrepreneurship is for everyone, and can be defined in different ways by different people with uniquely different lifestyle goals. You do not…
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Goodbye ostentatious, over-cluttered chaos: minimalist decor is the style du jour! If you love clean lines, ultra-functional pieces, and open spaces that burst with white light, this minimalist candle guide is for you! Minimalism is all about simple, streamlined spaces, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun. We’ve rounded up nine handmade…
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According to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, “music is the universal language of mankind.” In celebration of the ubiquitous nature of song, we present for your enjoyment the first curated Indie Business Network Spotify Playlist composed of songs selected by our members for their motivational qualities. About the Motivate Playlist As entrepreneurs, our members have to maintain…
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Our June 2022 Indie Business Book Club selection is Anything You Want: 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur, by Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby. Like many American Maker Entrepreneurs, Derek did not start his business “on purpose.” Instead, doing something he loved (making music) led organically to a business opportunity, which led…
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Summer is almost in full swing, inviting a new season of big sun hats, billowy dresses, and colorful patterns. As you shove the heavy coats and cable-knit sweaters to the back of the closet, make room on your vanity for a new season of perfumes and personal fragrances, too! That’s right: it’s time for flirty,…
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The farmhouse and cottagecore aesthetics are all about escaping the hustle and bustle. The right pieces create a cozy, intimate, and secluded vibe focused on slow living. Vintage finds, soft lines, gentle hues, and warm, nature-inspired decor adds to the beauty of this charming style! Whether you’re sprucing up your decor for summer visitors or…
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Around here, we love our moms and will scream it from the rooftops each and every day. But Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th, and it’s her very special day! You need to do a little something extra to let her know how much you care. Whether she’s a stylish mom or a mama who…
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For the March 2022 edition of the Indie Business Book Club, we read Get Different: Marketing That Can’t Be Ignored! by Mike Michalowicz. The book drives home the point that “different sells.” This article provides a summary of what we learned. If you’re not familiar with the Indie Business Book Club, you can click here for more…
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Houseplants grew into a lively trend during the pandemic, filling 66% of homes with the greenery of dieffenbachias and umbrella trees. Just check out one of the nearly 50,000,000 Instagram posts hashtagged #plants to see some of the lush collections nurtured by proud plant moms and dads! Chances are, you have one of these passionate…
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People often ask me what to do with a Facebook group that seems to have outlived its usefulness. The short answer is you should shut down everything (including a Facebook group) that is useless or filled with dusty cobwebs. IBN recently closed this Facebook group. This article shares a little of our thought process and…
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The sun is pouring more gorgeous light into our days, and flowerbeds are alive with pops of bright-colored daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths. It’s the perfect time to host a garden party, baby shower, or egg roll on the lawn—resplendent with sweets and treats, of course! But these aren’t your typical confections. They’re tempting takes on…
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Our May 2022 Indie Business Book Club selection is The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It, by Michael Gerber. Originally published in 1995, this classic book continues to be relevant and practical for entrepreneurs. In it, the author explores the critical distinction between working on your business…
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If you are considering fighting Etsy’s marketplace transaction fee increase, don’t waste your time. For those who don’t know, effective yesterday, Etsy has increased the fee it charges Etsy sellers to sell products on the platform from 5% to 6.5%. The increase in this “marketplace transaction fee” has caused some Etsy sellers to put their…
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