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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We are excited to introduce you to Ellen Demotses of Soul Holistic Health, our 3Q 2023 Maker Scholarship Recipient! Ellen offers small batch, hand crafted, artisan tea blends made with local organic, wild crafted ingredients. About Ellen In addition to her herbal business, Ellen runs a bookkeeping business. Unfortunately, many of her bookkeeping clients closed…
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Your adventurous soul is probably bursting out of its seams, ready to jump into your list of trails and hikes to explore this summer. What did you miss the most? The cool spray of waterfalls kissing your cheeks? The dewy aroma of a tree-lined path? The hushed tones of nature quieting your mind? However the…
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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 so freeing to be able to build a business that suits your life, complete with only those things that make your heart sing. Nothing more and nothing less. That’s why we’re so excited about…
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Believe it or not, it has only been three years since Juneteenth became recognized as a federal holiday. But there’s hundreds of years of history behind this important day. It’s a second Independence Day, where we can all come together to collectively celebrate the achievement of freedom that was so long delayed for so many…
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June ushers in a celebratory time of year—Pride Month! We love to see how handmade artisans tune into this special time of year through exclusive product launches and philanthropic efforts. Some are from LGBTQ+ businesses, others are donating a portion of sales to charities close to their heart. If you want to treat yourself or…
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Welcome to Episode 94 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this episode, you’ll meet Chelsea Selby Randazza of Witch Baby Soap in Cranford, New Jersey. It was nearly a decade ago when, in her kitchen, baby strapped to her chest, Chelsea first started making and selling soap and bath bombs and realized there was a…
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Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. Now that it’s in the rearview mirror, we can say hello to sunny summertime favorites! We’re eyeing beauty products as bright as the summer sun. Candles that radiate with pure joy. Oranges that gleam with summer bliss. Sun-kissed colors are a great way to boost your mood—so…
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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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Dad opens the wrapping paper, expecting another patterned tie. But not this year! This year, you’re tapping into a new slate of Father’s Day gifts handcrafted by artisan makers. Whether he’s an outdoorsman, a dapper dad, a music fan, or just loves to kick back and relax, here are top-rated gifts for dad that’ll make…
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One of the greatest things about being in business today is that success is no longer defined mainly by the financial bottom line. While profitability continues to be important, other definitions of success have taken center stage as more founders reject the notion of growth for growth’s sake in favor of a lifelong experience of…
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Barking dogs, wailing kids—that stack of unfolded laundry waiting in the corner. Working from home has a long list of perks—but it can be chocked full of distractions. But when you do finally get in the zone—you’re unstoppable. One overlooked work-from-home productivity hack? A perfectly scented candle or room spray. The right scent settles your…
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