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The New Consumer Business Owner: Are You One?

August 9, 2010

Donna Maria coins “consumer business owner,” a term describing a new type of American entrepreneur.

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Announcing the Oppose The Safe Cosmetics Act Website

July 24, 2010

Donna Maria announces the new collaborative small business website: Oppose The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010!

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July 20, 2010

Donna Maria shares commentary on the contributions of industry trade groups, and how the smallest companies benefit from representation geared specifically toward them.

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The Things We Make, Make Us

July 10, 2010

Donna Maria borrows a few lines from a Jeep Cherokee commercial to underscore the need for laws that enable America’s small and family businesses to thrive and grow on a level playing field.

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Small Business Owners: Embrace Your Legislative Advocacy Power!

March 4, 2010

For those who may be new here, I am the president of the Indie Beauty Network, a trade organization representing small manufacturers of soaps, cosmetics, candles, fragrances and aromatherapy products. IBN members also make confectionery products and jewelry, and many members provide services to the companies that make products. I am an attorney (though not [...]

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Don’t Get Caught Napping While Laws Affecting Your Business Are Being Discussed!

November 2, 2009

I read an interesting post today at the the CPSIA Comments & Observations blog. Maintained by Richard Woldenberg, chairman of Learning Resources, a manufacturer of learning toys and hands-on classroom educational materials, the CPSIA Comments & Observations blog tracks activity with regard to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) implementation of the Consumer Product Safety [...]

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