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An Exciting First For IBN: Countdown to Ten Years Of Service!

January 14, 2010

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 [...]

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The 2010 IBN Member Logo Is Here!

January 13, 2010

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 [...]

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How To Increase Your Product Sales And Visibility Through Site Parties

December 11, 2009

I hosted IBN’s first Site Party on Cyber Monday and had a great time doing it! The best news is that our featured Indie, Charlene Sevier of The Bead Dreamer sold 11 pieces of her beautiful handmade jewelry in under 60 minutes! As you know from the post announcing the party, Charlene makes combines a [...]

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Join Me For Our First Indie Site Party!

November 27, 2009

I am pleased to announce IBN’s first online Indie Site Party on Monday, November 30 — Cyber Monday — at Noon New York time!! Our first party will be hosted at our social networking site and will feature IBN member Charlene Sevier, The Bead Dreamer, of Newport News, Virginia. Indie Site Parties are just like [...]

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Announcing Products Liability Insurance For Your Sweets and Confectionery Products

November 11, 2009

When I launched IBN in 2000, there was a small but growing number of people making soaps, cosmetics and other consumer products in very small quantities. With the explosion of the Internet and the availability to everyone of multiple e-commerce opportunities, micro-manufacturing in many markets has grown tremendously. Up until 2005, Illinois-based RLI Corp. provided [...]

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Indie Beauty Showcase: Joyful Bath Co. (Video)

July 2, 2009

Donna Maria features Joyful Bath Co.

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My blog will be transferred to WordPress this weekend!

May 22, 2009

Moving from Typepad to WordPress!

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3 Quick Twitter Tips For Small Business Owners

May 18, 2009

Donna Maria shares 3 quick tips for small business owners seeking to use Twitter efficiently and cost effectively.

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Getting out of my own way

May 13, 2009

Donna Maria shares a short story of what can happen when we get out of our own way!

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Indie Beauties at the 2009 Georgia Spring Fling

April 7, 2009

Donna Maria interviews Regina Mowrer (Dr. Flower’s Essentials), Kelly Bloom (Southern Soapers), Jennifer Kirkwood (La Dolce Diva) and Evelyn and Debbie Shepherd of Goode Scents about the Indie Beauty products they offer.

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