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…
I am thrilled to introduce you to Maia Singletary, IBN’s new Local Director in Chicago! Maia is CEO of Astrada Naturals in Chicago, where you can get “Freshly handcrafted skin care & fragrances customized with natural ingredients.” Maia has been an active and enthusiastic participant in the Indie Social community since 2010. She decided to…
Our member, Dawn Fitch of Pooka Pure and Simple in Orange, New Jersey, was recently invited to show viewers how to make sugar scrub on on the Ebru Today. Take a look. Dawn showed the show hosts how to make Strawberry Orange Honey Scrub with grated orange peel, strawberries, and honey, and also Coffee Body…
Afrequent topic of discussion among my IBN members and clients revolves around the issue of, “Not having enough time to do it all.” Everyone deals with this issue at different points in their lives, most of all when they find themselves at the helm of a business of their own. But even when desperate for…
Today’s the day! Melissa Rivera, our Local Director in New York City, is hosting #IndieMeetUp today at noon at Vapiano’s New York City. If you’re looking for a fun way to connect and MasterMind your business this afternoon, head on over to Vapiano’s at 113 University Place in NYC. This month’s #IndieMeetup Theme is Get…
Today’s the day! Yesterday in this post, I introduced you to IBN new Local Director in Long Island, New York. Well, she got busy fast, and is hosting #IndieMeetUp today at noon. If you’re looking for a fun way to connect and MasterMind your business this afternoon, head on over to the Panera Bread at…
I am thrilled to introduce you to Christine Laureano, IBN’s new Local Director in Long Island! Christine is the founder and Chief Formulator at Ba6 Botanicals. Christine has been connected to the Indie community for years, going back nearly a decade when she led a company called Good Ground Botanicals. I am so pleased to…
Iam pleased to introduce you to IBN’s new Membership Coordinator, David Boling. David is a native Charlottean, and we are so excited to have him right here with us as we prepare to open our offices in south Charlotte. David is a seasoned relationship builder who enjoys meeting and connecting people, and helping them be…
I can hardly believe it — #IndieCruise2013 is just 5 days away. As I was finishing up my planning this afternoon, I realized that I had announced all of the speakers and topics, except for me and my topic. So, I thought I’d tell you what I’ll be speaking on. First, you might also want…
Donna Maria announces IBN’s Pinterest Success Call with social media strategist Stephanie Nelson.
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…
Donna Maria announces the new Indie Business Book Club format.
As we wind down the holiday shopping season, we are excited to feature three more Indies from our 2012 Handmade Holiday Gift Guide. Products from these ladies can keep you wrapped in handmade goodness all y ear long. Allow me to Ritual Waters, Herbal Body Blessings and Essential Body Pleasures.
Have you been bitten by the DIY bug yet? If not, give it a few months and you will be. I was bitten over a decade ago when I learned how to make my own soap, and look what happened! Not only a passion for making soap and cosmetics for myself, but also, a whole…
Just a few more shopping days left! You can still get some goodies from the handmade entrepreneurs featured in IBN’s Handmade Holiday Gift Guide… Today, we’re spotlighting Senica Naturals in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Waimea Body Essentials in Kamuela, Hawaii.
Today, everything is red and luscious and Christms-y! I just love the background designs that showcase our featured products. How is your shopping going? I hope you’re having fun discovering handmade products from across the nation. Today, we are celebrating Anna’s Potions and Lotions and Zhi Bath and Body.
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.
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…
Introducing Flower Essence Energy and Skin Perfection in IBN’s 2012 Handmade Holiday Gift Guide!
Achievement is by executive decision. You decide. You achieve.
Handmade Holiday Holiday Gift Guide Features: Sea Blossom Soaps, This Little Soap of Mine, Mailelani Samoa, Eclipse Spa.