Quote Of The Week: I Think I Can!
Donna Maria shares the quote of the week: I think I can, I think I can!
Podcast: My Interview With Brian Solis: Social Media For Indies
Donna Maria interviews Brian Solis on how Indies can use social media to advance their business interests and improve their bottom line.
The Illusion Of “Free”
Donna Maria offers commentary on the meaning of “free” when it comes to social networking sites and media hosting.
3 Easy Ways To Enhance Your Credibility On FaceBook
Donna Maria shares 3 things small business owners can do to interact professionally and expand their sphere of influence on FaceBook.
Running Journal: Day 63: My First 5K!!
Donna Maria uses this Running Journal to share how physical exertion enhances her life and her business, one day at a time.
Indie Business Book Club: "Delivering Happiness"
Donna Maria introduces her book choice for the May 2010 Indie Business Book Club: “Delivering Happiness” by Tony Hsieh.
How Running Makes My Business More Successful
Donna Maria shares how pushing the limits of physical endurance through running makes her business more successful.
Running Journal: Day 53
Donna Maria uses this Running Journal to share how physical exertion enhances her life and her business, one day at a time.
The Care and Feeding of Your Passion
Donna Maria shares how her passion for making soap and cosmetics led to the Indie Beauty Network, and what you can do to turn your passion into a profitable business.
Some of My Plans For the Next 10 Years
The May 2010 issue of Oprah Magazine arrived in yesterday’s mail. The issue celebrates the publication’s tenth anniversary, and is packed with interesting articles and features from some very inspiring women. As I flipped through the pages, I could not help but notice this beautiful paper, typography, and lettering illustration of the number “10,” created…
Radio Show: Charlon Bobo on Writing Your E-Book
Donna Maria shares her interview with Charlon Bobo, where they discuss how an e-book can enhance your business, and the steps you need to take to make it happen!
Radio Show and Book Review: My Interview with Melinda Emerson
Donna Maria interviews Melinda Emerson about how to become your own boss in 12 months.
When Things Don’t Go As Planned
Donna Maria shares tips on managing the chaos of simultaneously working from home and parenting, especially when things don’t go as planned. (What the background in this video for a good laugh.)
The Indie Business TV Set Is Nearly Done!
The Indie Business TV set is coming along. It’s not much to look at right now, but I just couldn’t wait to show you these cheerful yellow walls! Who wouldn’t want to be in here as much as possible? I plan to spruce things up so it’s a fun place for us to connect. Our…
Fun and Learning This Week @ Indie Business
Before I get to the fun things coming up this week, I want to share how fantastic I feel after nearly a month of concerted effort to up my fitness game. I have surpassed my goal of 10,000 steps a day. I even took over 18,000 steps on Friday! I am enjoying running, just as…
How Do You Handle Requests For Free Advice?
Yesterday’s FaceBook Fan Page Question of the Day yielded some interesting discussions on the topic of balancing giving free small business advice with the need to guard time and trade secrets. I noticed a few helpful themes in the discussion), so I thought I would share some of them with you. Of course all small…
Coming Up This Week @ Indie Business
This will be a fun week with lots of excitement, growth and learning. Before I get to that, I want to thank everyone who sent well wishes when I and my children were sick last week. As as I write this, I’m back from a 2.33-mile run on the treadmill (it’s raining outside), and I…
Lots Of Learning Going On At IBN's Private Networking Site
For those of you who don’t know, in addition to teaching and speaking about small business leadership and success, I also lead IBN, a trade organization for manufacturers of health, beauty and lifestyle products. Recently, the business building conversations at IBN’s private networking area have increased considerably. If you haven’t visited for a while, today…
3 Steps To More Effective Leadership Of Your Small Business
Last Saturday, I celebrated my 10th year as the leader of the Indie Business Network, a trade organization serving small manufacturers of soaps, cosmetics, perfumes, candles, confectionery items and other health, beauty and lifestyle products. I am thoroughly enjoying serving my members, and I look forward to the next decade and beyond.Unfortunately, too many small…
An Exciting First For IBN: Countdown to Ten Years Of Service!
In just a few days, I will celebrate 10 years of leading the Indie Beauty Network and serving the most innovative, creative and tenacious small and independent business owners in the world. I’m celebrating a few days early because today, for the first time, an IBN member has renewed her membership for the tenth year…
The 2010 IBN Member Logo Is Here!
One of the first things I did when I launched IBN in 2000 was create a branded logo so members could easily share their IBN affiliation with customers, stockists and other stakeholders. As the leader of a nationwide trade organization, I have always felt that it is important to provide business member leaders with an…