Is Technology Your Slave, Or Are You A Slave To Technology?
Donna Maria offers thought provoking commentary on the question whether you control technology, or technology controls you.
Keeping In Touch With Pen And Ink
Donna Maria shares the importance of staying in touch with tangible correspondence, like letters and note cards.
When A FaceBook Page Is Not A FaceBook Page
Donna Maria shares tips for engaging people at your FaceBook Business Page.
Take Our Drop Shipping Survey
Donna Maria invites you to share what you like and don’t like about drop shipping.
Featured INDIE: Jean Vavra of Natural Selection Bath & Body [VIDEO]
Donna Maria introduces readers to one of IBN’s first members, Jean Vavra of Natural Selection Bath & Body.
INDIE Is Moving To Blog Talk Radio!
Donna Maria announces the move of Indie Business Podcast from Global Talk Radio to Blog Talk Radio.
Thank Your For Reading My Blog
Donna Maria thanks INDIE readers and sponsors.
Take Our Merchant Account Processing Services Survey
Donna Maria asks Indies to share a bit about their merchant services needs so she can negotiate better rates for IBN members.
Mr. President, Is It Main Street's Turn Yet?
Donna Maria asks President Obama when it will be time to address the needs of “real” small business owners.
My Question For SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills
Donna Maria shares the question she asked of Karen Mills, the administrator of the US Small Business Administration.
Tips For Using Events And Social Media To Engage Your Local Customer Base
Donna Maria shares Kaila Westerman’s tips for hosting a fun event to serve your local customer base.
My Meeting With Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine
Donna Maria shares what she learned in her meeting with Tim Kaine and several influential political bloggers.
Featured Indie: Susan Soros of Soap Goddess [Video]
Donna Maria introduces Susan Soros of Soap Goddess in Avalon, Texas!
Indie Weekly Events Guide
Donna Maria shares some of the upcoming events offered by Indie Beauty Network members.
Join Us On Indie Caribbean Cruise!
Donna Maria shares details of the amazing plan she has for Indie Cruise attendees!
Featured Indie: Marge Clark of Nature's Gift
Donna Maria introduces IBN member Marge Clark of Nature’s Gift in Madison, Tennessee!
The Opportunity Mindset
Donna Maria shares three steps to developing The Opportunity Mindset.
Early Bird Registration Now Open For Indie Cruise 2011
Donna Maria interviews cruise designer Rich Tucker about Indie Cruise 2011, a collaborative cruise for small and independent business leaders, aboard Carnival Discovery.
Indie's Weekly Events Guide
Donna Maria’s guide to events hosted by IBN members!
Featured Indies: Dennis and Kayla Fioravanti of Essential Wholesale
Donna Maria introduces IBN members Dennis and Kayla Fioravanti of Essential Wholesale in Portland, Oregon!
Three Postures Toward Change (Video)
Donna Maria suggests to small business leaders three approaches to change: anticipate it, initiate it, respond to it.