On Thursdays at 8pm ET, IBN hosts #HandmadeChat, a weekly Twitter talk show to coach, inform and inspire #handmade and creative entrepreneurs. If you’ve never attended, now is the time. #HandmadeChat is a fun, inspirational and supportive event where you’ll learn so much about making your business more successful. As you’ll see below, you can…
On Thursday evenings from 8 to 9pm ET, IBN hosts #HandmadeChat, a Twitter talk show to help handmade and creative entrepreneurs sell more products, have more fun, and be more successful personally and professionally. While the show is aimed mainly at business owners who make and sell handmade consumer products, the topics and discussions can…
Our member, Kelly Bloom of Soapalooza in Richmond, Virginia, was recently invited to show viewers how to make sugar scrub on on the Richmond CBS affiliate. Take a look. Kelly is a high school science teacher by profession, and her natural teaching abilities shine through beautifully here as she shows the host, Cheryl Miller, how…
On Thursday evenings from 8 to 9pm ET, IBN hosts #HandmadeChat, a Twitter talk show to help handmade and creative entrepreneurs sell more products, have more fun, and be more successful personally and professionally. While the show is aimed mainly at business owners who make and sell handmade consumer products, the topics and discussions can…
Last week was one of the most amazing weeks of my life, as I and dozens of Indies set sail on my annual signature event, #IndieCruise, aboard Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas. Along with a record number of attendees, I sailed to Belize and Cozumel for MasterMinding, snorkeling, island touring, shopping, sunset watching, horseback…
Through an exclusive and limited time engagement, the Indie Beauty Business Regulatory Boot Camp is available via audio recording, interactive slides and handouts! You may recall that I hosted this event just a few days ago, and it was a smashing hit. It was delivered live here in IBN’s back yard, and simulcast to dozens…
On Thursday evenings from 8 to 9pm ET, IBN hosts #HandmadeChat, a Twitter talk show to help handmade entrepreneurs sell more products, have more fun, and be more successful personally and professionally. While the show is aimed mainly at business owners who make and sell handmade consumer products, the topics and discussions can empower and…
Have you ever wondered whether your soap and cosmetics products labels comply with FDA law? Have you ever struggled to understand how to make cosmetics in accordance with the Good Manufacturing Practices recommended by FDA to protect your customers and produce safe products? Do you ever think you should label your products to comply with…
Our member, Liana Spiegel of Marmalade Hills was featured on her local fox news station in Detroit, Michigan, earlier this week! Check it out here … for some views, there’s a short commercial first. Liana’s company operates out of a 2,000 square foot studio in Bloomfield Hills where they make 13 types of cosmetics and…
Donna Maria shares IBN’s comments on California’s proposed consumer products regulations.
It has come to my attention that the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is considering new regulations that, if enacted as drafted, would eliminate what it calls “chemicals of concern” (COCs) from a variety of consumer products, including cosmetics, that are sold in California. The proposed regulations would apply to manufacturers, marketers, importers…
If you’re like me, you are a huge fan of ABC’s Shark Tank, the show that airs each Friday night featuring five wealthy investors called “Sharks” who consider pitches from entrepreneurs seeking funding for their business or product. Earlier this year, four brothers from Tampa, Florida, pitched their line of Nardos Natural skin care products…
Donna Maria shares video and points raised at the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s hearing entitled Examining The Current State of Cosmetics.
Donna Maria shares an update from hearings on proposed cosmetics laws in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Donna Maria shares tips and ideas to help you participate in the September 13, 2011 Massachusetts Cosmetics Bills Hearings.
Donna Maria shares the details about upcoming cosmetics gill hearings in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Donna Maria announces the new State Cosmetics Laws FaceBook Page.
Donna Maria shares that the INDIE Beauty Network opposes HR 2359: The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011.
Donna Maria schedules an IBN member meeting to discuss the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011.
Donna Maria shares links to useful information about HR 2359: The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011.
Donna Maria shares a further update on HR 2359: the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011.