Perseverance Always Wins
Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.
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Handmade Holiday Holiday Gift Guide: Dropwise Essentials, High Sierra Botanicals, Sweet & Woodsy
This page in IBN’s Handmade Holiday Gift Guide is filled with discount codes, so don’t miss them. Even without a code, our publication is filled with articles and American businesses owners who will inspire and encourage you.. Please join me in celebrating the entrepreneurs featured today: Dropwise Essentials, High Sierra Botanicals, Sweet & Woodsy Aromatherapy.
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The Small Business Marketing Imperative
Earlier this month, I had an interesting conversation with a local store owner who is having trouble getting her store off the ground. She opened in September with a ribbon cutting party (I attended), and was well received in the community. Her space is located in an area with good foot traffic. Stores around her…
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#HandmadeHoliday Gift Guide: Charlene Sevier Jewelry
In her book, The Sweet Potato Queens’ Book of Love, author Jill Conner Browne writes as follows: Cheap jewelry, however, is worse than no jewelry at all, and there are very few things in life than are worse than no jewelry at all.” I have always loved jewelry, but even the most dazzling jewels I…
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#HandmadeChat Q&A No. 29: How to Run a Handmade Business
Every Thursday evening from 8 to 9pm ET, IBN hosts #HandmadeChat, a Twitter talk show to help handmade entrepreneurs sell more products and make more money. While the show is aimed mainly at artisans, crafters and business owners who make and sell handmade consumer products, the topics and discussions can empower and encourage the growth…
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Handmade Holiday Holiday Gift Guide: Flower Essence Energy, Skin Perfection
Introducing Flower Essence Energy and Skin Perfection in IBN’s 2012 Handmade Holiday Gift Guide!
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Achievement Is By Executive Decision
Achievement is by executive decision. You decide. You achieve.
DetailsIBN Members on the Move: Plum Hill on ABC4 in Idaho
Recently, Kelly Johnson with our member Plum Hill in Eagle, Idaho, was featured on their local ABC4 station. Watch as she shares how sugar scrub can help you take care of your skin, especially during the winter months. There are some super winter skin care tips, and for all you guys out there, check out…
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How To Stop Worrying About the Fiscal Cliff
Donna Maria shares tips to help you avoid your own fiscal cliff.
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How Do You Define Happiness?
Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.
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Handmade Holiday Holiday Gift Guide: Sea Blossom, This Little Soap of Mine, Mailelani Samoa, Eclipse Spa
Handmade Holiday Holiday Gift Guide Features: Sea Blossom Soaps, This Little Soap of Mine, Mailelani Samoa, Eclipse Spa.
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#HandmadeChat Q&A No. 28: 10 Steps To An Efficient, Effective Content Marketing System
10 steps to an efficient, effective content marketing system.
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Handmade Holiday Holiday Gift Guide: Pooka Pure and Simple, Anatomy Naturals, Roo Ranch
The holiday are in full swing and it’s time to introduce you to more of the Indies featured in IBN’s 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. I continue to be so proud to introduce you to some of the nation’s most amazing small business owners … people who are making massive contributions to their local economies and…
DetailsIBN Members on the Move: Lisa Kennally on Fox Connecticut Morning News!
This morning, our member, Lisa Kennally of lisa anne skincare, was interviewed on her local television morning show in Connecticut. Watch as she demonstrates how to make a quick and easy mask with yogurt, pumpkin, honey and herbal tea. (Click the “full screen” option to enlarge the view.) As you can see, host Al Terzi…
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