Social media is icing, not cake
Donna Maria cautions that, as good as Twitter is as a marketing tool, it’s no substitute for an innovative, attention grabbing strategy that markets a fabulous product.
Details2009 Conference of Handcrafted SoapMakers
Donna Maria shares a collage of photos from the 2009 Conference of Handcrafted SoapMakers.
Details3 Quick Twitter Tips For Small Business Owners
Donna Maria shares 3 quick tips for small business owners seeking to use Twitter efficiently and cost effectively.
DetailsCapitalist Cats Copy Small Business Owners
Donna Maria shares how critical it is for small businesses to demonstrate a sincere commitment to support agriculture, family and industry of all kinds right in their own back yards.
DetailsPizzazz, presence and punch
Donna Maria discusses the importance of using pizzazz, presence and punch to convey enthusiasm and passion for your small business.
DetailsGetting out of my own way
Donna Maria shares a short story of what can happen when we get out of our own way!
DetailsSmall business owners benefit from positive peer pressure
Donna Maria shares how important it is for small business owners to gather with peers for advice, perspective, encouragement and education.
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For small business owners, personality is princess
Donna Maria shares how important is is for small business owners to inject their natural personality into marketing content in order to enhance the return on marketing outreach efforts.
DetailsTeaching children about money
Donna Maria shares a lesson she taught her children about money after last weekend’s impromptu garage sale.
DetailsTeaching kids about business
Donna Maria shares how an impromptu garage sale presented a unique opportunity to teach her kids a valuable business lesson.
DetailsLet your misery become your ministry
Donna Maria encourages you to reach out to other business owners with a kind word or a helpful tip.
DetailsHow to gain confidence
Donna Maria encourages you to gain confidence by doing, and remember that there will always be someone to help you.
DetailsPlow through the rough patch: full speed ahead!
Donna Maria encourages readers to change the voices in their heads to make it through the tough times and come out on the other side swinging!
DetailsWhatever you do, don't stop
Donna Maria encourages that, wherever you are in your business, even when it’s tough, whatever you do, don’t stop.
DetailsIndie Business Radio Show from 4-27-09
Show Title: Become a Financial Grownup In his book, “I Will Teach You to be Rich,” Ramit Sethi shares a 6-week system to help you optimize your money and become a “financial grown up.” In this show, we explore his methods and uncover some of his secrets.
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