A New Design For Indie Social!
Donna Maria announces a new design for the Indie social networking site!
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#HandmadeChat Q&A No. 30: Boost Your Health To Boost Your Business
On Thursday evenings from 8 to 9pm ET, IBN hosts #HandmadeChat, a Twitter talk show to help handmade entrepreneurs sell more products, have more fun, and be more successful both personally and professionally. While the show is aimed mainly at business owners who make and sell handmade consumer products, the topics and discussions can empower…
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Welcome Katie, IBN’s New Events Coordinator!
I am pleased to introduce you to IBN’s New Events Coordinator, Katie McKiever (prounounced “McKeever”). Katie is a Charlotte transplant from Memphis, Tennessee, and is one of the warmest and most socially active people I know. No wonder she’s perfect to help us in the events planning and production area! Katie is a multi-talented, stand-out…
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Merry Christmas Everyone!
A Merry Christmas wish from Donna Maria and the Indie Beauty Network!
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Handmade Holiday Holiday Gift Guide: Ritual Waters, Herbal Body Blessings and Essential Body Pleasures
As we wind down the holiday shopping season, we are excited to feature three more Indies from our 2012 Handmade Holiday Gift Guide. Products from these ladies can keep you wrapped in handmade goodness all y ear long. Allow me to Ritual Waters, Herbal Body Blessings and Essential Body Pleasures.
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Handmade Holiday Holiday Gift Guide: Joan Morais Naturals, Kayla Fioravanti
Have you been bitten by the DIY bug yet? If not, give it a few months and you will be. I was bitten over a decade ago when I learned how to make my own soap, and look what happened! Not only a passion for making soap and cosmetics for myself, but also, a whole…
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Handmade Holiday Holiday Gift Guide: Senica Naturals and Waimea Body Essentials
Just a few more shopping days left! You can still get some goodies from the handmade entrepreneurs featured in IBN’s Handmade Holiday Gift Guide… Today, we’re spotlighting Senica Naturals in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Waimea Body Essentials in Kamuela, Hawaii.
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Do you have questions about how to structure your business?
One of the hallmarks of a well organized business is a logical corporate structure. A solid corporate structure makes it easier for you to keep track of expenses, follow up on outstanding invoices and pay taxes in a timely fashion. Join me tonight as I interview Nellie Akalp, CEO of CorpNet.com, to learn the ins…
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What Is The Best Day To Publish An Email Newsletter?
Donna Maria shares her ideas and experiences with newsletter publication days.
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Handmade Holiday Gift Guide: Anna’s Potions and Lotions and Zhi Bath and Body
Today, everything is red and luscious and Christms-y! I just love the background designs that showcase our featured products. How is your shopping going? I hope you’re having fun discovering handmade products from across the nation. Today, we are celebrating Anna’s Potions and Lotions and Zhi Bath and Body.
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Early Bird Registration is Open for Indie Beauty Business Regulatory Boot Camp: January 12, 2013
Have you ever wondered whether your soap and cosmetics products labels comply with FDA law? Have you ever struggled to understand how to make cosmetics in accordance with the Good Manufacturing Practices recommended by FDA to protect your customers and produce safe products? Do you ever think you should label your products to comply with…
DetailsFeatured IBN Member: You Can Support Marla Bosworth’s “Beauty In Haiti” Trip
Donna Maria shares an IBN member’s Beauty In Haiti IndieGoGo campaign to empower women through entrepreneurship.
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Announcing “The 12 Handmade Holi-Days” Multi-Media Celebration!
Donna Maria announces the 2012 12 Handmade Holi-Days Multi-Media Celebration!
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