Indie Business Network members are some of the most creative people in the world. They come from near and far, even in the smallest towns in America, they are creating a whole new way to integrate life and business. Today, I’m excited to tell you about one of them: Jennifer Hardaway of KleanSpa in Burbank, California.…
Indie Business Network members are some of the most creative people in the world. Not only do they design and produce amazing products, but they also have creative ways to showcase and market them. From very cool logos to fun-to-watch videos (like the one below), there is never a dull moment when it comes to…
Every Thursday evening from 8 to 9pm ET, IBN hosts #HandmadeChat, a Twitter talk show to help handmade entrepreneurs sell more products and make more money. While the show is aimed mainly at artisans, crafters and business owners who make and sell handmade consumer products, the topics and discussions can empower and encourage the growth…
Every Thursday evening from 8 to 9pm ET, IBN hosts #HandmadeChat, a Twitter talk show designed to help handmade entrepreneurs sell more of the products they make. While the show is aimed mainly at members of IBN and artisans who make handmade consumer products, the topics and discussion can empower and encourage the growth of…
Donna Maria shares a TED video where Adam Ostrow discusses how new technologies may help you live forever?
Donna Maria interviews author and business strategist Tim Pearson about 6 ways to reinvent your brand.
Donna Maria shares commentary on the power of video, and how it relates to fun, relationships, and personal branding.
Donna Maria shares preliminary thoughts about FaceBook’s new profile page layout, launching December 6, 2010.
Donna Maria shares how she is introducing her children to social media, with tips and ideas for you to consider.
Donna Maria shares how to enjoy her weekly podcast, and how IBN members can appear as co-hosts!
Donna Maria shares thoughts on The Gap’s logo change (and change back), and on the importance of decisively leading your brand.
Donna Maria shares the importance of staying in touch with tangible correspondence, like letters and note cards.
Donna Maria shares a frank insider’s look behind the scenes at the launc of INDIEgu, a new e-commerce hub for artisan-made products.
Donna Maria shares 10 easy tips anyone can use NOW to use video to build their brand online.
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…
Donna Maria shares four take-aways from “Delivering Happiness” by Zappos’s CEO, Tony Hsieh.
Donna Maria shares the branded Indie logo cookie, a gift from Blue Flour Bakery in Columbia, South Carolina.
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.”
Donna Maria shares how using Disqus and other blog content management systems create influence and help you expand your brand.
In the 1980’s, a popular commercial for a chain of fast food restaurants featured two elderly ladies praising the “bigness” and “fluffiness” of a hamburger bun. A third lady looks more closely and hollers, “Where’s the beef?” The circus-like music in the background reminds of us how ridiculous it is to praise a flashy hot…
I recently received an email from a small business owner who said, “I hate social media.” In the next paragraph, she asked me what she could to do grow her business, which relies on the Internet for the vast majority of its sales. While the short answer to that question is, “Use social media,” I…