Perseverance Always Wins
Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.
Handmade Holiday Holiday Gift Guide: Dropwise Essentials, High Sierra Botanicals, Sweet & Woodsy
This page in IBN’s Handmade Holiday Gift Guide is filled with discount codes, so don’t miss them. Even without a code, our publication is filled with articles and American businesses owners who will inspire and encourage you.. Please join me in celebrating the entrepreneurs featured today: Dropwise Essentials, High Sierra Botanicals, Sweet & Woodsy Aromatherapy.
#HandmadeHoliday Gift Guide: Charlene Sevier Jewelry
In her book, The Sweet Potato Queens’ Book of Love, author Jill Conner Browne writes as follows: Cheap jewelry, however, is worse than no jewelry at all, and there are very few things in life than are worse than no jewelry at all.” I have always loved jewelry, but even the most dazzling jewels I…
#HandmadeChat Q&A No. 29: How to Run a Handmade Business
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…
Handmade Holiday Holiday Gift Guide: Flower Essence Energy, Skin Perfection
Introducing Flower Essence Energy and Skin Perfection in IBN’s 2012 Handmade Holiday Gift Guide!
IBN Members on the Move: Plum Hill on ABC4 in Idaho
Recently, Kelly Johnson with our member Plum Hill in Eagle, Idaho, was featured on their local ABC4 station. Watch as she shares how sugar scrub can help you take care of your skin, especially during the winter months. There are some super winter skin care tips, and for all you guys out there, check out…
Handmade Holiday Holiday Gift Guide: Sea Blossom, This Little Soap of Mine, Mailelani Samoa, Eclipse Spa
Handmade Holiday Holiday Gift Guide Features: Sea Blossom Soaps, This Little Soap of Mine, Mailelani Samoa, Eclipse Spa.
#HandmadeChat Q&A No. 28: 10 Steps To An Efficient, Effective Content Marketing System
10 steps to an efficient, effective content marketing system.
Handmade Holiday Holiday Gift Guide: Pooka Pure and Simple, Anatomy Naturals, Roo Ranch
The holiday are in full swing and it’s time to introduce you to more of the Indies featured in IBN’s 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. I continue to be so proud to introduce you to some of the nation’s most amazing small business owners … people who are making massive contributions to their local economies and…
Handmade Holiday Holiday Gift Guide: Magic Moon SoapWorks, Bella Luccè, Naturally Good Soaps
The holidays are in full swing, and it’s time to introduce you to more of America’s “real” small businesses, featured in IBN’s 2012 Handmade Holiday Gift Guide. Today, I’m pleased to introduce Magic Moon SoapWorks, Bella Lucce and Naturally Good Soaps! Let me tell you a little about these companies.
Handmade Holiday Holiday Gift Guide: MoonMaid Botanicals and Anna’s Potions and Lotions
It’s two days before Thanksgiving and the holiday season is now in full swing! I’m thrilled to be traveling to my hometown of Washington, DC, to visit my family. Before I go, I’m excited to cue up a few introductions so you can get to know the people and products featured in IBN’s 2012 Handmade…
#HandmadeChat Q&A No. 26: How To Open A Retail Store
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 members of business owners and artisans who make handmade consumer products, the topics and discussions can empower and encourage the growth of…
#HandmadeChat No. 25: How To Sell More #Handmade Products On #Etsy
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 members of business owners and artisans who make handmade consumer products, the topics and discussions can empower and encourage the growth of…
#HandmadeChat: November 2012 LineUp
Each Thursday night at 8pm ET, IBN hosts #HandmadeChat, a weekly Twitter talk show designed to help you sell more of the products you make. If you’ve never attended before, now is the time. It’s fun, informative, and a super supportive environment where you’ll learn so much about making your business more successful. To learn…
#HandmadeChat No. 24: How To Manage Multiple Twitter Accounts
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…
Beyond Growing Pains For #Handmade Entrepreneurs
A few days ago, I attended the first Digital Business Bash here in Charlotte. (In case you missed it, I told you about it in this post.) Here I am (middle) with IBN member Lela Barker of Bella Lucce (left) in South Carolina and Susan Lassiter-Lyons (right) of Investor Insights in Colorado. Our speaker was…
#HandMadeChat No. 23: How To Make Money At Local Craft Shows and Markets
Donna Maria shares Tweets from #HandmadeChat No. 23 to help you make more money at local shows and markets.
La Shonda Tyree, the Soap Coach, Advances In New Jersey’s “Start Something Challenge”
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:…
Cooking Up Candles With Small Gunns
This video from our members, Michelle & Diana Stock of Small Gunns in Emeryville, California, shows that handmade candles are not only beautiful when they are made with love, but are also fun. It made us so happy that we just had to share it with you! Like Small Gunns on FaceBook! SMALL BUSINESS COACHING…
#Handmade Chat No. 22: How To Encourage Positive Interaction At Your FaceBook Page
Donna Maria shares Tweets from #HandmadeChat No. 22: How To Encourage Positive Interaction At Your FaceBook Page
#Handmade Chat No. 21: Best Twitter Practices For Handmade Business Owners
Donna Maria shares Tweets from #HandmadeChat No. 21: Best Twitter Practices For Handmade Business Owners.