Time to toss the turtlenecks and wool hats—spring is in full swing! New life is bursting from all nooks of soil, from candy-colored blossoms creeping through the sidewalk cracks to gardens erupting with fanciful scents and shades. It’s a time of year that screams renewal, inviting you to sweep away your winter woes in favor…
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As maker entrepreneurs, we often feel crazy amounts of pressure to make more stuff and check off boxes, often without considering the enduring significance and long-term impact of what we are creating. Sure, it’s great to have sales every day, but they really don’t matter unless they are tied to outcomes that make a long-term…
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As we shared with you here, Congress recently passed the Corporate Transparency Act requiring small businesses to disclose personal information about their owners to the federal government. Earlier this month, the US District Court for the District of Alabama said the new law is unconstitutional on privacy grounds. The federal government has appealed the decision to the…
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As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, and Women’s History Month this month, we honor the trailblazers whose remarkable journeys have sculpted a brighter world for all of us. But outside of that grand narrative, we here at the Indie Business Network are more focused on the intricacies of the personal entrepreneurial stories we have…
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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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Download Donna Maria’s conference Keynote Address handout printable or fillable. I am excited to share that I have accepted an invitation to present the keynote address at this year’s Come Celebrate Lavender Conference on March 21-24, 2024 in Wytheville, Virginia. The conference hosts invited me to share on the topic of achieving a joyful life,…
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A thrilling moment is on the horizon for the Indie Business Network as we eagerly anticipate the arrival of our 25th year of continuous service! Thanks to the unwavering support of our extraordinary members, we’re gearing up to commemorate a quarter-century of dedicated service to small business owners across North America. Save the date: January…
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As a Black entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of the Indie Business Network, I celebrate Black entrepreneurship every single day of my life. At IBN, we have celebrated Black business owners during many different months of the year including June, February, July and more. But we especially love to do it during February’s Black…
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Welcome to Episode 99 of the Indie Business Podcast! On this episode, you’ll meet Robbin Turner of Violet Botanical Skincare in Los Angeles, CA. One of the first things you might notice about the Violet Botanical brand is the gorgeous violet blue bottles in which each product is carefully packaged. The bottles are not only beautiful,…
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If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or generally felt like you don’t have what it takes to truly achieve your highest dreams and aspirations, then our March 2024 Indie Business Book Club pick just may be the super catalyst you need right now. Authored by Jamie Kern Lima, co-founder with her husband of It Cosmetics,…
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Everyone loves getting a beautiful bouquet of flowers spilling over with roses, tulips, and sunflowers. But the joy of fresh-cut blossoms lasts only a few days before they wind up in the trash. Instead of gifting flowers that will soon wilt and wither, how about a floral-inspired gift that’ll last for weeks? Forget fresh-cut stems…
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One of the questions most frequently asked questions I receive from entrepreneurs is how to more effectively market their products. One marketing tool I suggest because it works, almost without fail, is a podcast. If you are struggling to take your marketing efforts to a new level, it may be time to consider a podcast.…
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Punxsutawney Phil has made his declaration: spring’s coming early this year! With a swift debut of Spring Fever on the horizon—now’s the time to get your lips kissably smooth for the season of romance. Nuzzle up to this list of handmade lip balms, polishes, and oils and get ready to plant a big smooch on…
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The season of love is swiftly approaching—Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! This is the year you truly sweep your sweetie off their feet with a thoughtful gift to indulge their senses. From candles to room scents, love notes to all-day pampering, this list of handmade Valentine’s Day gifts show your partner, spouse, bestie,…
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Hospitality is defined as “the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.” The benefits of offering high degrees of hospitality in your business become obvious when you consider how important it is to make every effort to receive your customers and clients in ways that reflect how much you value and…
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