I founded the Indie Business Network 20 years ago because I believe in the transformative power of entrepreneurship. I also believe that it is time to replace traditional notions of entrepreneurship with the mindset that entrepreneurship is for everyone. You do not have to reach annual revenues of multiple zeroes before you have a “real”…
I am pleased to announce the August 2020 Indie Business Book Club pick: How to Get Sh*t Done: Why Women Need to Stop Doing Everything So They Can Achieve Anything by Erin Falconer. This book was the top choice as voted by our members. If you’re not familiar with the Indie Business Book Club, you…
Entrepreneurship is for everyone. Applications are closed for our 2Q 2024 scholarship.Follow us on Instagram to be the first to know when applications open for the next quarter At the Indie Business Network, we believe in the power of entrepreneurship to transform lives. We also believe that entrepreneurship should not be confined to traditional notions…
You need deodorant all year, but summertime stink can be especially stubborn and offensive. Not only that, if you buy traditional deodorants from mass market manufacturers, you’re likely to end up with unexciting fragrance options like “powder fresh” and “rain.” Can you scream “BORING?!” I asked our IBN members (who are never ever boring) for…
Want to connect with our amazing members? You’re at the right place! Find IBN Members By State/Country: Use this search function to locate IBN members in a particular state or country. Find IBN Members By Company Name: Use this search function to locate IBN members by company name. (Company names beginning with numbers are listed…
IMPORTANT: This IBN Membership Application Form is for Canadian members only. United States members, use this application. ** Canadian members: Complete and submit this form to become an Indie Business Network member! Name* First Last Please share the name of the primary owner of the business. If the business is co-owed by two or more people, please…
IMPORTANT: This is the application form for Canadian members only. ( US members, use this application.) Canadian Entrepreneur MemberYou are actively selling and read to grow (includes access to product liability insurance) $247 per year 24/7 access to our PRIVATE ENTREPRENEUR MEMBERS ONLY FACEBOOK GROUP for our mastermind accountability groups, entrepreneurial training, support and…
One of the most exciting aspects of leading the Indie Business Network is being able to participate in the the fun and success my members enjoy as they share their artisan products with the world. I don’t like to keep all the fun to myself though, so I recently sat down with our member, Kara…
I am pleased to announce the July 2020 Indie Business Book Club pick: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, MD. If you’re not familiar with the Indie Business Book Club, you can click here for more information. Who Moved My Cheese? is the perfect book to read as we move together through COVID-19 because it…
I am thrilled to announce the launch of IBN’s newly designed website at for Makers and Handmade Entrepreneurs at www.IndieBusinessNetwork.com. After months of copy writing (and re-writing), thousands backend technical updates (some still happening!), and a few hundred hours of hemming and hawing, I am finally delighted to officially open our newly updated virtual doors…
IBN is an awesome community for Makers. My business has been blessed beyond measure since I joined!
Donna Maria, IBN's founder and CEO, has been a source of ideas, inspiration, guidance, suggestions and advice for more years than I can remember. She is just, pure and simple, a resource you can NOT afford to ignore. And besides that, she shares her heart and soul with us…she is a constant reminder during all the stress and hard work fo creating and running your own business…that it's important to take time for you…time to nurture your spirit, time to laugh.
I've been a member of IBN for (it seems like) forever, through a lot of different incarnations as she has helped the organization and its members grow. I am so grateful for her friendship.
One of the benefits of Indie Business Network membership is affordable product liability insurance. Our insurance is priced separately from membership. Once you join IBN, you will receive a link via email to purchase your insurance. To learn more, please browse our Frequently Asked Questions below. If you don’t see your answer here, contact us!…
Jeff maintains our organized member database and clean back office. His expertise combines over 25 years of search engine optimization and database automation to provide IBN with comprehensive member database management services.
As we slide into the summer season, we have exciting news. Yes, we are still in the midst of a pandemic, but our members are undaunted and determined to continue to shine and press their way forward building their brands. As always, IBN is supporting them every step of the way, and one of those…
Weekly live sequential training classes with IBN founder and CEO and certified entrepreneur mentor Donna Maria will give you the vital information you need, in the order you need it, to enable you to grow your business to the point that it can generate the income you want.
With the first day of summer just a week away, we’ve got you covered with some cool finds to kick off the season. Check out these products from American Makers across the nation: Maryland, Florida, Tennessee, Louisiana, New Jersey, and New York. Here are the livestream replays, along with shopping links, specials and discount codes…
Soap Commander – IBN Member since 2013
As a business consultant for boutique spa owners, I recommend IBN constantly. This is THE go to resource for a plethora of sound business advice. From private sessions with Donna Maria (which I highly recommend – get your pen ready you fill pages in your notebook) to the essential Maker Mastermind groups and the step by step Indie Method (every business would benefit from starting here). The Facebook groups and challenges are lively, well thought out, and will drive you and your business to places you've never dreamed you would go. And you can get your product liability insurance here as well. Stellar combo!!
As a business owner, we have to make a lot of decisions…some of them good and some not so good. I have found that being a member of the Indie Business Network has been one of the BEST decisions I have made for my business. The leadership and mentoring that Donna Maria provides is truly priceless. Donna Maria has a natural ability to gently lead and guide you along your business journey. I have participated in multiple events/challenges that Indie Business Network has hosted and each time I come away with more knowledge and growth in my business. As a solo entrepreneur you are never alone when you are a member of IBN. I can truly say I have formed some friendships through this organization that I know will be life long friendships…that is an added benefit! Thank you Donna Maria for creating the Indie Business Network, I am honored to be a member of this fine organization.
I joined IBN because it afforded me insurance that I desperately needed, but I what I really gained was an amazing community of empowering, inspiring, and resourceful entrepreneurs. Donna Maria unlocked a door I didn't even know I needed opening. … I can't imagine I would have had the confidence to try new things without IBN and all it has to offer. The connections and learning experiences I have had through IBN is priceless and the people within it are truly a definition of “network.”
