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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It’s the season to fling open the doors and sink into nature until the streetlights turn on. Whether your summer days mean lemon-soaked cocktails on the patio or running wild in the golden sun, the season is endless with memories that feel undeniably carefree. Fortunately, you don’t have to book a day off to nab…
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Packing for a flight to a far-off destination? Whether you’re flying towards a bucket list getaway or a much-awaited family reunion, there’s one travel essential you can’t forget: your in-flight skincare routine! Keeping skin hydrated and glowing at 35,000 feet doesn’t happen by itself. You need to plan ahead. Load your carry-on with TSA-friendly serums,…
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What’s more summery than strolling through the sun-soaked aisles of a weekend farmer’s market? Stands erupt with mouthwatering flavors, a kaleidoscope of colors, and scents that enrapture your senses. Your basket overflows with avocados, berries, and watermelons—but we’re raving over the secret benefits of your fruit and vegetable haul: skincare! Fruits and vegetables are key…
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One glance at the weather report ignites instant scaries. Sweltering temps are sweeping across the country, and we’re using the opportunity to shake-up our summer beauty routine. We’re gaga over lightweight and oh-so-airy skincare products—especially the summer cult favorite: refreshing facial mists and cooling sprays. Mists and facial sprays do more than perk you up.…
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It’s officially summer, sun lovers! If that beach getaway’s looking a little pricey this year, no sweat: you can bring the beach to you. Light one of these beach-scented candles to unleash the salt-kissed tides and soul-stirring sun rays—all from the comfort of your own home. If you can’t make it to the beach this…
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Welcome to Episode 95 of the Indie Business Podcast! On this episode, you’ll meet Rachel Beyer of Artist Apothecary in Portland, Oregon. For Rachel, art has always been a passion. Her mother and grandmother taught her how to sew, and growing up, she took extra art classes every chance she got. So it’s no surprise…
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Summer’s here! We’re packing our picnic baskets and making shopping lists for our backyard bashes. Invite your sense of smell to partake in the summertime soirees with candles that smell like cupcakes and soaps scented like sugary sweets. These bath, body, and home creations smell just like your favorite treats! These ultra-realistic self-care goodies don’t…
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