I am excited to share that Indie Business has partnered with New Directions Aromatics to offer a discount on many of the ingredients and supplies our members use to make the amazing products they bring to the world every day. New Directions Aromatics (NDA) is a wholesale supplier of essential oils, cold-pressed carrier oils, fragrances…
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According to a recent report from Happi Magazine, US retail sales of CBD-related products reached $14 billion in 2019, and are expected to climb 18% a year to $33 billion by 2024. The fastest growing segments of retail sales are in edibles and topicals. People use CBD products for a variety of reasons, including reports…
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You don’t have to look far for articles like this which point out that black-owned businesses are closing at twice the rate of the national average. Add the fact that the federal government’s efforts to help through the Payroll Protection Plan and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program have been boons for big businesses for…
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Welcome to Episode 77 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today’s Indie Story introduces you to Laura Luther of Olive My Skin, in Oxford, Connecticut. Laura first owned the Southbury Soap & Candle bath and body business business nearly 20 years ago. After closing down following a challenging divorce, Laura launched Olive My Skin in 2012, and…
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Every day should be Valentine’s Day, don’t you think? If you love someone, you should not be waiting until February 14 every year to tell them so. Having said that, it is fun to have a special day set aside for the specific purpose of me getting at least a dozen roses. I’m all for…
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Last week, I hosted my 11th annual creative entrepreneur business retreat. Formerly known as Indie Cruise, Indie Business Retreat 2021 was huge fun and a super success. This post provides an overview of our activities and shares pictures of some of the entrepreneurial fun we had. One of the things that made this retreat different…
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As a black business owner, I celebrate being black all the time. Whether or not it’s Black History Month, I still celebrate. But today, I’m excited to publish this post celebrating some of our black Indie Business members who are killing it and dragging it home. These entrepreneurs are beautiful and talented, and they make…
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I am pleased to announce the February 2021 Indie Business Book Club pick: On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam CJ Walker by A’Lelia Bundles. If you’re not familiar with the Indie Business Book Club, you can click here for more information. Authored by Madam CJ Walker’s great-great granddaughter, A’Lelia Bundles, the book…
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Let Your Customers, Clients, Members and Colleagues Know That Your Indie Business Membership is Current! The new 2021 Indie Business member badges are here, this year with a twist because we now have two new membership tiers, one of which includes access to a coordinating member badge! Our new member badges also display our new…
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If you’ve already heard the exciting news and are ready to join Indie Business now, then join here! I am thrilled to reveal that we have launched two new tiers of Indie Business membership. As you may know, we celebrated Indie Business’s 20th anniversary last year. As pioneers in the world of membership-based business models,…
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According to a 2017 report from the Small Business Administration, veteran-owned businesses account for nearly 10% of all businesses in the United States. No wonder there has been a marked increase in the number of programs available to help military veterans launch and manage their own businesses. I think this is a wonderful thing! This…
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Can a home ever be too clean? Of course not. But especially during this run with COVID-19, chances are you’re paying more attention to things like cleaning frequency and the ingredients contained in the cleaning products you use in your home. Since it’s likely that you are using more cleaning products than ever as we…
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All the Indie Business Love, Wrapped in a New Design I have been waiting several months, and the big day is finally here. Not only is it New Year’s Day, but it’s also the day when we welcome a fresh new logo to Indie Business. We want you to be the first to know. I…
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When I first heard grumblings last last year about a severe flu overseas, I hardly gave it a second thought. After all, here in the US, we often enjoy the privilege of learning about illnesses that affect people in other countries but have relatively minimal impact here. Ebola and Swine flu come immediately to mind.…
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For the November 2020 edition of the Indie Business Book Club, we read 90 Days to C.E.O. by Rochelle Graham-Campbell. This book is combination of engaging storytelling and entrepreneurial tips that is especially useful if you need a CEO mindset adjustment where your business is concerned. If you’re not familiar with the Indie Business Book Club,…
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