The Focus Factor
Donna Maria encourages readers to focus their marketing efforts on a smaller number of products in order to maximize impact and profits.
Do It Yourself To Dollars: My Tips In Working Mother Magazine
Donna Maria shares her do-it-yourself business tips in the May 2008 issue of Working Mother Magazine.
How to Cut Your Grocery Budget In Half
Donna Maria shares her experience appearing on Tell Me More with Michel Martin, and links to her tips for saving money on groceries.
Boots and Hard Hat Required
Donna Maria encourages small business owners to wear boots and hard hats to weather the storms of small business ownership.
Position Yourself As An Expert In Your Field
Donna Maria shares the importance of being and promoting yourself as an expert in your field in order to boost sales and solidify your position in the market.
The Indie Business Model
Donna Maria shares the Indie Business Model, her 10-step approach to launching a small business.
Do You Own Yourself?
Donna Maria recommends that you buy the dot com that corresponds with your name.
In Honor of a King
Donna Maria shares a personal perspective on the 40th anniversary of the assissination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the riots that followed in her hometown of Washington, DC.
How to sell yourself
– Title: The Art of Blowing Your Horn– Description: Susan Harrow, author of "Sell Yourself Without Selling Your Soul" joins dM to talk about how to sell yourself without selling your soul.
Small Business, Global Mission
Donna Maria interviews Adam Chapman, owner of Savannah Black, about how he helps the African women from whom he purchased the shea butter he sells stateside.
Hit the Sweet Spot of Your Business
Donna Maria shares the importance of identifying and hitting the “sweet spot” of your business to enhance brand awareness and increase profits.
Branding, Buzz and Business
Donna Maria interviews Marsha Egan on how to make sure that email is used productively and does not sabotage your work day.
How to Hire a Family Helper
Donna Maria shares tips to help other parents manage home and business, with her 10 tips for hiring a family helper.
How to win the customer you haven’t got
– Title: Are "Satisfied Customers" Killing Your Business?– Description: Robert Gordman, author of "The Must-Have Customer: 7 Steps to Winning the Customer You Haven’t Got" joins dM to talk about why having "satisfied" customers could kill your business.
Prayer of the Week: Strong Relationships
Donna Maria prays that small business owners around the world will cultivate the strong relationships they need to be successful through the years.
'Til Business Do Us Part?
Donna Maria share 8 questions you should ask before going into business with your spouse.
How Much Are You Worth?
Donna Maria urges small business owners not to underprice their products and services, but to charge what they are worth.
All in the Family Business
Donna Maria announces publication of “Sisters Are From Heaven” by sisters Onjeinika Brooks and Tamika Jackson.
Building a million dollar small business
– Title: Building a Million Dollar Business– Description: Join dM and Indie guest co-host Colleen Hurley as we welcome Susan Wilson Solovic, host of Small Business TV and author of "The Girl’s Guide to Building a Million-Dollar Business."
Prayer of the Week: For the Grieving Business Owner
Donna Maria prays that small business owners around the world will endure the loss of loved ones while still maintaining their businesses.
Taming the Email Monster
Donna Maria interviews Marsha Egan on how to make sure that email is used productively and does not sabotage your work day.