From the category archives:

Leadership

5 Steps to Boost Your Courage Quotient

March 10, 2013

As you’re building your business, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the number of things you have to do reasonably well to be successful. This can be debilitating, causing you to shrink back from accomplishing your goals, or even setting them in the first place. But the truth is that, if you are not regularly [...]

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Donna Maria Coles Johnson Named 2013 Global Shea Conference Social Media Liaison

February 20, 2013

Today, I’m honored to announce that I’ve joined the team at Global Shea Alliance as 2013 Global Shea Conference Social Media Liaison. You can read the Global Shea Alliance announcement here. For those who don’t know, I have traveled to Africa previously, in particular living for a time in Johannesburg, South Africa, where I taught [...]

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The Secret of Success

January 15, 2013

“The secret of success is consistency and purpose.” – Benjamin Disraeli ENTREPRENEURIAL COACHING AND MENTORING The best coaching and mentoring for handmade entrepreneurs is at Indie Beauty Network. Click here to connect at our social network.

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#HandmadeChat Q&A No. 31: Social Media and Publishing Tips For Your Small Business

January 4, 2013

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 [...]

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Happy New Year Everyone!

December 31, 2012

Happy New Year everyone! “This is my wish for you: peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies, health for you and yours, fun around every corner, energy to chase your dreams, joy to fill your holidays!” – D.M. Dellinger ENTREPRENEURIAL COACHING AND MENTORING The best coaching and mentoring for handmade entrepreneurs is [...]

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Life Is An Adventure

December 23, 2012

Donna Maria shares thoughts on the meaning of “adventure.”

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Do you have questions about how to structure your business?

December 18, 2012

One of the hallmarks of a well organized business is a logical corporate structure. A solid corporate structure makes it easier for you to keep track of expenses, follow up on outstanding invoices and pay taxes in a timely fashion. Join me tonight as I interview Nellie Akalp, CEO of CorpNet.com, to learn the ins [...]

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Perseverance Always Wins

December 12, 2012

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.

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The Small Business Marketing Imperative

December 10, 2012

Earlier this month, I had an interesting conversation with a local store owner who is having trouble getting her store off the ground. She opened in September with a ribbon cutting party (I attended), and was well received in the community. Her space is located in an area with good foot traffic. Stores around her [...]

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