Leadership Now, More Than Ever
Donna Maria offers timeless commentary on the importance of leadership skills to successful small business ownership.
Big on the inside
Donna Maria shares commentary, inspired by John C. Maxwell, that one must be big on the inside before becoming big on the outside.
Tips to Help Small Business Owners Maximize Technology (Audio Podcast)
Donna Maria interviews technology writer and author Phil Simon about how small businesses can embrace technology to achieve increased customer engagement on a budget.
Lucky $100 INDIE Business Gift Certificate Winner!
Donna Maria announces the winner of a $100 INDIE Business Gift Certificate, donated to the New York City Soap Swap!
Join Me In A FaceBook Experiment?
Donna Maria invites you to join her in a little FaceBook experiment.
9 Ways To Be A Positive Influence On FaceBook
Donna Maria shares 9 simple (yes, really) things small business leaders can do regularly to be a positive influence on FaceBook.
Indie Business Slide Show: Bead Dreamer Jewelry
Donna Maria shares some of the amazing handmade jewelry made by IBN member Charlene Sevier, aka “The Bead Dreamer.”
A Proper (And Practical) Approach To Social Media, With Jamie Turner (Audio Podcast)
Donna Maria interviews author Jamie Turner, and uncovers a sensible, reasoned approach to social media.
How To Get Your Invention To Market, With Jim DeBetta (Audio Podcast)
Donna Maria interviews author Jim DeBetta on tips to getting your invention to market.
#INDIECruise Spotlight: La Shonda Tyree and Dawn Fitch
Donna Maria spotlights #INDIECruise participants La Shonda Tyree, the “Handmade Soap Coach” and Dawn Fitch of Pooka Pure & Simple.
The Power Of Slow, With Christine Hohlbaum (Audio Podcast)
Donna Maria interviews author Christine Hohlbaum about how good habits and “slow power” helps her accomplish so much.
Video: The Media Is You: Registration Closes January 11 At Noon EST!
Donna Maria announces the last chance to register for the January 2010 virtual The Media Is You training.
How To Focus
Donna Maria shares three ways to avoid being distracted from your purposes and goals, in life and in business.
Some Of My Thoughts On Community Leadership
Donna Maria shares thoughts and tips to help small business owners establish themselves as community leaders.
How To: Use Social Media As a Personal Development Tool
Donna Maria shares how social media can help small business owners achieve more in life and in business.
Join Me LIVE At Noon EST – January 1, 2011 – Family Business Focus!
Join dM and her family LIVE on New Year’s Day for a special Family Business Focus event!
Pre-#INDIECruise Hotel And Bon Voyage MeetUp 2010
Donna Maria shares #INDIE Cruise details, including hotel and exclusive pre-cruise MeetUp!
Content Is The New Packaging
Donna Maria shares why it’s vital to use content to market (package) your products and services.
Announcing Private INDIE.com!
Donna Maria announces the launch of PrivateINDIE.com, an exclusive website for members of IBN.
What 2010 Mid-Term Elections Mean For Small Businesses
Donna Maria shares brief thoughts on the impact on small businesses of the 2010 mid-term elections.
Small Business Voting Roll Call!
Donna Maria calls on all small and independent business owners to vote today!