One of the best ways to be inspired to pursue your passion in business is to learn from others who have dones so. That’s why we love to spotlight our members here at the blog. Today, you’ll meet Michelle Gilbert, founder of Sarva Soap Co. in Cleveland, Ohio. At Sarva Soap Co., Michelle makes handmade…
One of the best ways to be inspired to make yourself and your business the best they can be is to learn from the success of others. That’s why we love to spotlight our members here at the blog. Today, you’ll meet Jacqueline Gibbs Berry, founder of JourneysMother in Teaneck, New Jersey. This collage features…
Our member, Carrie Seibert of Simply 7 Skincare in Cherokee, Alabama is an impressive planner. It’s a good thing too, since she and her husband, Darren, have seven children and a growing business making lovely handmade soaps and other bath and body products. There’s no grass growing under their feet where the holidays are concerned…
One of the best ways to be inspired to make yourself and your business the best they can be is to learn from the success of others. That’s why we love to spotlight our members here at the blog. Today, you’ll meet Rhonda Hodge, founder of Rbella in Murphy, Texas. This collage features Rhonda’s Whole…
The busiest and most exciting time of the year is finally here for Indie Business Network members nationwide! It’s such a thrill to be connected with them across the miles via the Web and on our member Success Calls. It’s like one big happy party all year long, especially during the holidays when our members…
Our member, Brenda Foster of Bubs and Scrubs in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, has earned two minority woman business certifications: National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification and National Minority Supplier Development Council! But before I get to that, I want to share a video Brenda made showing the love and care she puts into her products. In this…
Our member, Candy Sweeney of NaKee’ Natural Handcrafted Soap & Skincare in Jackson, Michigan is quite the planner. She’s already got many of the soaps for her fall line planned out. Take a look at the gorgeous shot of beautifully wrapped soaps. Cranberry Orange Spice, Pumpkin Gingerbread, Frankincense & Myrrh … Candy describes the look…
Our member, La Shonda Tyree, aka “Handmade Soap Coach” in Paterson, New Jersey, has been selected to move to the next round of New Jersey’s “Start Something Challenge!” To be considered, La Shonda was required to create a video to showcase how she would invest her financial prize. The winners will enjoy 25,000 in prizes:…
Donna Maria shares Part One of the story of how she quit her job as an attorney to become a soapmaker.
Donna Maria urges soapmaker business owners to attend the 2011 Conference of Handcrafted Soapmakers.
I spent the part of my day enjoying small town magic near Charlotte, NC, where I live. My first stop was the Matthews Farmers Market. Today was opening day, and the energy and excitement was all around. Fresh herbs and vegetables, organic meats, savory muffins and sweets, handmade pottery, and even freshly made omelettes were…
One thing that sets a successful business apart from an unsuccessful one is the extent to which the leader of the business makes it a priority to connect with other like-minded business owners. When I launched my first business (which, in case you don’t know, was making and selling soap), the first thing I did…