Vault Episode #180: Tris Hussey [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 180 featuring my interview with Tris Hussey. Tris is the author of “Create Your Own Blog: 6 Easy Projects to Start Blogging like a Pro.” With a blogging journey dating back to 2004, he’s…

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How To Use A Blog To Plan Your Business

Blogging has enhanced my life in many ways. A blog is an extremely versatile platform and can be used by small and independent business owners in many ways. I recently suggested that startups could use blogs as a business planning tool. As Tim Berry, author of The Plan-as-You-Go Business Plan (affiliate link), pointed out in…

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Sunday Soup!

It’s that time again, time for Sunday Soup! We had freezing snow and rain here Friday night, so this is a weekend of hot chocolate and sledding. How’s the weather where you are? You asked some great questions last week and I am here again to answer more. Ask me about social media, leadership, small…

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6 Ways To Attract More People To Your FaceBook Fan Page

Last week, I shared some tips to spruce up your FaceBook Fan Page. Yesterday, I asked people at the Indie Business FaceBook Fan Page to share their Fan Page links, along with their tips and questions about attracting more people to a FaceBook Fan Page. My goal was to crowd source some new ideas so…

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Mr. President, I Don't Think You See Us

I agreed with many of the things President Barack Obama said in yesterday’s State Of The Union address. We do need health insurance reform. We do need to tackle the issue of childhood obesity. We do need to invest in the skills and education of American people. We do need to increase our exports to…

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Today's Newsletter, Leadership and Canterbury Cabin

Today was one of the rare days where I preempted my radio show so I could capitalize on a difference kind of opportunity. I spoke on leadership at the 2010 Social Media Telesummit, hosted by Leesa Barnes. This was a virtual event featuring some of the leading names in social media. I enjoyed sharing with…

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Sunday Soup!

It’s Sunday! That means it’s time for Sunday Soup!! Sunday Soup is a new feature here at my blog where you can post questions in the comments, and I will answer them. Even better, you can answer each other using the Disqus threaded comments! So what do you want to talk about? Being a wife…

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3 Really Simple Ways To Spruce Up Your FaceBook Fan Page

Today, I asked people at the Indie Business FaceBook Fan Page to share their Fan Page links, along with their questions and tips about how to use them. My goal was to share easy to implement tips everyone could use to enhance interaction and conversation at their Fan Pages. I got a chance to join…

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Vault Episode #179: Mindy Green [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 179 featuring my interview with Mindy Green. With 35 years of expertise in the natural products and healthcare industries, specializing in botanicals, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Mindy has…

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Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory Of The Coming Of The Lord!

These words never cease to move me. “I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the promised land. … I’m not worried about anything, I’m not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of…

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3 Steps To More Effective Leadership Of Your Small Business

Last Saturday, I celebrated my 10th year as the leader of the Indie Business Network, a trade organization serving small manufacturers of soaps, cosmetics, perfumes, candles, confectionery items and other health, beauty and lifestyle products. I am thoroughly enjoying serving my members, and I look forward to the next decade and beyond.Unfortunately, too many small…

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An Exciting First For IBN: Countdown to Ten Years Of Service!

In just a few days, I will celebrate 10 years of leading the Indie Beauty Network and serving the most innovative, creative and tenacious small and independent business owners in the world. I’m celebrating a few days early because today, for the first time, an IBN member has renewed her membership for the tenth year…

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