Quote Of The Week: Courage
Courage is doing what you’re afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you’re scared.
Top 10 Small Business Success People Of The Week!
Donna Maria suggests observing, digesting and incorporating the habits of successful people in order to achieve your goals.
Thank You Indie Sponsors!
Donna Maria thanks readers and sponsors for partnering to on behalf of small businesses.
[POLL] Are you more likely to buy a cosmetic if "organic" is on the label?
According to the Organic Trade Association, in 2009, US sales of organic products grew grew by to $26.6 billion. Of that figure, $24.8 billion represented organic food. The remaining $1.8 billion were sales of organic non-foods, including cosmetics. As the founder and CEO of the Indie Beauty Network, a trade organization serving small scale cosmetics…
Five Specific Actions You Can Take To Build Your Personal Brand
Each day, small business owners fail to maximize the most valuable asset they have: themselves. They invest hours creating marketing copy that touts the benefits of their products. They spend a small fortune on a website. They plunk down thousands on ingredients, supplies, labels and everything else. While those things are important, none of them…
An IBN Member "Thank You" Slideshow
I hope this Memorial Day post finds you enjoying time off with family and friends, and remembering the people who sacrificed their lives over the centuries for our freedom. As the leader of a trade organization that celebrates the strength and tenacity of small business owners, I can think of no better way to celebrate…
Quote Of The Week: Success
Success means we go to sleep knowing that our talents and abilities were used in a way that served others.
Top 10 Small Business Success Tips (And Links) Of The Week
Donna Maria shares: Top 10 Small Business Success Tips Of The Week
My Sponsors Want To Serve You
You can buy the stuff you want and need anywhere. But instead of buying just stuff, why not buy an experience? And why not buy it from companies run by people like you — people who not only support the Indie community in general, but also go out of their way to support your efforts…
Take My 2010 Indie Business Reader Survey And Get A Free Print Copy Of My Magazine!
You may know that one of the things I enjoy most is sharing information to help you maximize your Indie and business success. I think I do that by publishing this blog, a newsletter, and by hosting the Indie social networking site. But just because I think I am helpful doesn’t mean that I am,…
The Illusion Of “Free”
Donna Maria offers commentary on the meaning of “free” when it comes to social networking sites and media hosting.
Photography Competition: Your Photo Could Be On The Cover Of Indie Business Magazine
Donna Maria announces the cover photograph competition for the re-launch issue of Indie Business Magazine.
Thank You Indie Sponsors!
Donna Maria thanks readers and sponsors of her efforts to serve and advocate on behalf of small and independent business owners.
Indie Business Shout Out: Dreams Do Come True!
This week’s Indie Business Shout Out to goes to Charlene Sevier, The Bead Dreamer! Last week while opening the mail, I noticed a box. I wasn’t expecting anything, so I saved it for last because I like surprises. Boy, was I surprised! Tucked inside was a handmade ear ring and jewelry set customized for me…
Indie Business Magazine Set To Re-Launch!
Donna Maria announces the impending re-launch of the Indie Business Magazine.
It's An iPhone Attitude … of Gratitude!
Donna Maria shares how to use the Gratitude Journal iPhone app.
4 Questions Inspired by Tony Hsieh’s "Delivering Happiness"
Donna Maria shares four take-aways from “Delivering Happiness” by Zappos’s CEO, Tony Hsieh.
Indie Business Shout Out: Branding and Blue Flour Cookie Goodness!
Donna Maria shares the branded Indie logo cookie, a gift from Blue Flour Bakery in Columbia, South Carolina.
Why You Should Attend The Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild Conference
Donna Maria urges soapmaker business owners to attend the 2011 Conference of Handcrafted Soapmakers.
7 Business Success Tips From My Kids’s Favorite Cartoon Characters
This is a guest post by Emily Caswell of The Favor Stylist, specializing in tiny thank-yous in personalized packages. If you would like to submit a guest post for my blog, please read the guidelines here. I have spent the past 13 years running two businesses from my home. For most of those years, I’ve…
Join Me For: 5 Global Consumer Behavior Trends Affecting Your Brand
Donna Maria announces the next IBN member “30-Minute Beauty Break,” with guest Marc Sampogna of Canopy Brand Group, discussing: “5 Global Consumer Behavior Trends Affecting Your Brand.”