Three Postures Toward Change (Video)
Donna Maria suggests to small business leaders three approaches to change: anticipate it, initiate it, respond to it.
DetailsFeatured Indie: Katherine Corkill of Sterling Minerals [Video]
Donna Maria introduces IBN member Katherine Corkill of Sterling Minerals Cosmetics in Nampa, Idaho!
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Fancy Thanks, To My Readers And Sponsors!
Donna Maria thanks the companies and business leaders who sponsor her mission to inspire and encourage women and families to maximize their potential through small business ownership.
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Going Out of Business Success Story: Aromaleigh and Mineral Basics
Donna Maria bids a fond farewell to Chandi Plank and Kristen Leigh Bell, owners of two amazing Indie-owned cosmetics companies.
DetailsSome Of My Best Twitter Advice
Donna Maria shares some of her best Twitter advice from 2009 and 2010.
DetailsHow To Direct Informed Discussion At Your Blog [Video]
In this video, Donna Maria shares tips for leading the discussion, not “controlling” the discussion, at your blog.
DetailsIndie Product Showcase [Video]
Donna Maria showcases products made in the USA by members of the Indie Beauty Network: MJ’s Herbals (New York), Grapeseed Company (California), The Bead Dreamer (Virginia), Aromaleigh (South Carolina), Hill Country Haiku (Texas).
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How To Get More Rest
Donna Maria shares tips for getting more rest, based on research conducted by Matthew Edlund, MD, the Rest Doctor.
DetailsFeatured Indie: Tammy Brodbeck of Milk and Cookeez [Video]
Donna Maria introduces IBN member Tammy Brodbeck of Milk and Cookeez in Hudson, Ohio!
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The New Consumer Business Owner: Are You One?
Donna Maria coins “consumer business owner,” a term describing a new type of American entrepreneur.
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Thanks To The Indie Sponsors And Readers!
Donna Maria thanks the companies and business leaders who sponsor her mission to inspire and encourage women and families to maximize their potential through small business ownership.
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Sound Advice For Combat, Life and Business, Courtesy Of The US Military
Donna Maria shares advice she heard from a military man seeing his sons off to recruit training.
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Small Business Success Notes To A Young Lady
Donna Maria shares details from her impromptu in-flight mentoring session of an aspiring woman entrepreneur.
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How To Pace Yourself For Small Business Success
I have observed several parallels between running a business and running for fitness. When I run in the morning, I enjoy seeing different types of people at the track. Obviously experienced runners breeze around, passing me two and three times before they’re done. Other runners (especially newer ones like me) are slower and more measured…
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Indie Beauty Network Opposes H.R. 5786 Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010
As the founder and CEO of the Indie Beauty Network, I am confirming that IBN opposes the bill named, “H.R. 5786: The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 (SCA or H.R. 5786). If you have not already done so, please read and sign our petition opposing the bill. As of the publication of this post, over…
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