Making Money vs. Making a Profit
Donna Maria introduces readers to Lori Nova and the Business Boot Camp.
DetailsKiva Entrepreneur Update
Donna Maria updates readers on the progress of a Kiva entrepreneur.
Details2008 Conference of Handcrafted Soapmakers
Donna Maria shares the promotional video from the 2008 Conference of Handcrafted Soapmakers.
DetailsThe Green Game
Donna Maria interviews Dennis Fioravanti about Essential Wholesale’s status as a Certified Organic Handler/Processor.
DetailsAhhh, The Tweet Life
Donna Maria interviews Matt Hamilton of Online Labels.com about why he likes Twitter so much.
DetailsPrayer of the Week: Pay It Forward
Donna Maria encourages Indies to consider difficult life and business challenges as opportunities to “pay it forward.”
DetailsTeamwork Makes the Dream Work
Donna Maria encourages Indie Business owners to surround themselves with a solid collection of teammates to help them in life and business.
DetailsMedia Matters
Donna Maria shares tips for doing your own public relations and media outreach.
DetailsWhat's Your Hustle?
Donna Maria encourages everyone to figure out a way to make money on their own, whether or not they have a job.
DetailsRadio Show from June 30, 2008
– Title: Boost Your Business With Podcasting– Description: Actor, podcaster and all-around fun and interesting guy Tee Morris, co-author of "Poscasting For Dummies," joins me to discuss how to use podcasting to have fun, boost your business and promote your passion! – Audio Link
DetailsIndie-1; Recession: 0
Donna Maria interviews Indie Beauty Network member Susan Mann about how she dares to introduce new products in the middle of a recession.
DetailsStop the FDA Globalization Act of 2008!!
Sign the petition opposing the FDA Globalization Act of 2008.
DetailsHow to thrive in a tough economy
– Title: Starting and Sustaining a Business in Tough Economic Times– Description: Rieva Lesonsky, former editor of Entrepreneur Magazine and owner & CEO of SMB Connects, joins dM to discuss how to keep things going in a tough economy.– Audio Link
Start Where You Are to Create Successful Video
Donna Maria encourages readers not to be discouraged because they don’t have a lot of resources, but to begin pursuing their dreams right where they are with what they have.
DetailsIndies In The City: Washington, DC
Donna Maria shares the fun of Indies In The City, Washington, DC!
DetailsIndie Dawn Fitch on CBS Evening News
Donna Maria shares Pooka Pure and Simple and Dawn Fitch’s good news of being featured on the CBS Evening News.
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What’s Your Exit Strategy?: How One Indie Took Her Dream Full-Time
Donna Maria shares the story of how Indie Beauty Network member Kristen Fraser Cotte left her job to work in her beauty business full-time.
DetailsEpisode from June 16, 2008
Indie Business Retirement Planning Without the Stress Jeff Wuorio, author of "The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Retirement Planning," joins me to share his tips for retirement planning for small business owners. Audio Link
DetailsRadio Show from June 9, 2008
– Title: Improve Your Sales With "Fresh" Customer Service– Description: Michael D. Brown, author of "Fresh Customer Service," joins me to share how meeting challenges in life equipped him to excel in customer service, and how you can too!– Audio Link
May 2008: Most Popular Indie Business Blog Posts
Donna Maria links to the most popular Indie Business Blog posts of May 2008.
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