Fall drops a kaleidoscope of crunchy leaves, cowl sweaters, and oversized mugs of hot, heart-warming drinks. They’re cozy experiences you can melt right into: the signature sweet moments that mean autumn is officially here. The Season of Sweater Weather means a new haul of ultra-cozy candle aromas. We’re talking syrupy scents, fire-kissed fragrances, and smells…
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Nearly 24 years ago, I left a fantastic career track in corporate America to launch the Indie Business Network. Everyone I knew thought I had lost my mind. At the time, it was a disaster of epic proportions to be fired or laid off, and no one was quitting their job — even if they…
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Halloween is nearly here. You’re putting the final stitches into a bloody Bride of Frankenstein costume and finalizing your list of cupcakes crowned with candied eyeballs and spiders. But how can you really leave a lasting scare on Halloween party guests this year? With a chilling array of Halloween’s most hair-raising scented candles! From anatomically…
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Pumpkins snatch the lion’s share of the fall spotlight. But warm, full-bodied spices are at the heart of the season. From cinnamon to nutmeg, vanilla to spiked orange, we love filling our homes with the entrancing aromas of autumn. So grab your lighter and strike a match: these alluring fall candles are ablaze with the…
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We are excited to introduce you to Elle N. of Rose Nicaud Perfume, our 4Q 2023 Robin’s Roses Entrepreneur Scholarship Recipient! Based in New Orleans, Elle N. creates small batch, hand crafted, artisan perfumes with fine aromatics to bring you the comforts of the Crescent City in the form of elegant handcrafted fragrances. About Elle…
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Grab that weighed blanket—Book those hayride tickets—Guzzle those Pumpkin Spice Lattes. We know you’ve been waiting all year for this big moment…it’s officially Pumpkin Season! Fall’s signature plump orange fruit is here to signal the start of everything warm and cozy. So we’re setting aside fruity and floral fragrances for a new season of scented…
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Pumpkin does more than flavor seasonal lattes and fresh-baked pies. It’s also a mouthwatering addition to your fall skincare routine! Pumpkin season adds a new round of special-edition staples to your beauty bag. From body scrubs to soaps, autumn’s iconic orange fruit can make a big difference. Immerse yourself in a harvest of fall scents.…
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As entrepreneurs, we are understandably concerned with how we invest our limited financial resources. As it turns out, we should be at least as concerned with how we invest our limited hourly resources. After all, we can make more money. But we cannot make more time. Our next Indie Business Book Club pick takes this…
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September sweeps in, and suddenly storefronts are lined with fall’s iconic orange fruit. But not everyone rings in pumpkin season with equal fanfare. Maybe you’re still holding tightly to the final days of summer, thrilled to soak in everything sun-kissed and ocean-splashed before shorter days and cooler evenings kick in. If they have to drag…
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Whether you’re chasing straight As or carving out time to study up on your side hustle, you need a workspace that means business. But that doesn’t mean stale Composition notebooks or a boring office chair. The right desk (or couch-side!) accessories can make studying fun, breezy, and distraction-free. When it’s time to focus, the room’s…
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The Indie Business Network was founded in 2000 in order to empower and encourage women to maximize their potential through small business ownership. Over the years, we have been true to that mission. In 2020, we initiated the Quarterly Indie Business Network Membership Scholarship which awards a year of membership and personalized coaching to at…
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The old adage says, “no white after Labor Day,” but we say—rock the clean and crisp hue all year! At Indie Business Network, we’re all about breaking the rules of the traditional corporate ladder. So to kick off September, we’re presenting you with a beauty rule we can’t help but shatter. From cloud-colored nail polish to…
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It’s back-to-school season! Fall ushers in a jam-packed schedule of school drop-offs, playdates, and organizing extracurricular activities. Maybe you’re back from the summer vacay of a lifetime and not ready to let the fall frenzy get to you just yet. Don’t let the busyness make you forget the real VIP: YOU! There’s a few more…
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Scented candles have the ability to sweep your mind away to far-off destinations. They can drop you in the middle of Bourbon Street for a Mardi Gras parade or propel you to the outer reaches of our universe. And when your budget doesn’t agree with your travel desires, you can tap the secret power of…
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At the Indie Business Network, we help you design a business around the kind of life you want to live. It’s not easy, but it is absolutely exciting and so freeing to do the work associated with building a business that suits your life, complete with only those things that make your heart sing. We…
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