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Articles and Announcement From Donna Maria! These are discussions, announcements and items of small business importance that are shared by IBN's founder and CEO, Donna Maria Coles Johnson.	82	17 hours ago Reply by Jessica Bellantone
Accountability Corner Share your goals, measuring sticks and timelines to hold yourself accountable and get some encouragement from your fellow Indies to actually make stuff happen.	33	on Wednesday Reply by Ricci Ackerman
Announce Yourself! Tell us all about your business here -- one time only please. Link to it, share your story and what makes your products and services special. Shameless promotion is an absolute must, but only in this forum and just this once.	124	23 hours ago Reply by Mary Humphrey
Announcements From Members of IBN! This is the place where IBN members can initiate discussions about new product launches, retail store openings, open houses, home parties and more. Only IBN members can initiate discussions here. Everyone can comment and otherwise reply to them.	71	Feb 1 Reply by Ricci Ackerman
Bulk Buys, Co-ops and Stuff I Want to Get Rid Of If you want to join with others to share the cost of bulk supplies, services, etc., plan and announce them here. Every penny counts so if you find a way to save money, you can probably save even more if you ask people to join you!	84	on Sunday Reply by Sheri
Business Mindset: Planning, Structure, Insurance, Money Matters Share business planning tips and discuss the frame of mind one must have to be successful in business. Discuss advice and experiences and share excerpts from your business plan and practice your elevator speeches here. Also include discussion of funding and business structure issues: sole proprietorship, corporation, LLC?	167	yesterday Reply by Mary Humphrey
Cosmetics - Labeling, Regulations, Legislation Learn and discuss the FDA's rules and regulations for cosmetics manufacture, labeling and sale, as well as information and discussion about pending legislation. There is additional Premium Professional Member discussion in the IBN Private! area of our site.	80	yesterday Reply by Katie Friedland
Designs, Labels, Logos, Websites Post your questions, ideas, suggestions and tips for designing stunning logos, labels and websites to make your products and services look their best! This is also the forum to ask people to share their feedback about your new graphics, blog and website designs or draft designs!	85	Feb 1 Reply by Mary Humphrey
Inspiration and Encouragement Do you have an inspirational link or quote to share? Or maybe you're tired, frustrated and ready to throw in the towel. Here's the place to go when you're stressed out, want to vent, lift another Indie Business owners spirits, or maybe even lift you own! Share thoughts, ideas and experiences for including spouses, children and significant others. This is also the place to discuss health and fitness, and other things affecting "You, Inc."	87	4 hours ago Reply by dM, CEO
Intellectual Property Trademarks, copyrights and patents are valuable business assets. This forum discusses what they are exactly, and how to create, obtain, protect and profit from them.	22	Jan 28 Reply by dM, CEO
Making Candles Ahhh, the ambiance, the romance. Do you make candles? Post your questions, ideas, and tips here!	7	Dec 9, 2011 Reply by Kristen
Making Cosmetics This is the place to post your questions and tips on making cosmetics, choosing ingredients and preservatives and anything else having to do with cosmetic formulation and manufacture.	216	2 hours ago Reply by Jeanne Kissman
Making Jewelry It's amazing what a bracelet, a ring, an earring set, a necklace, or a broach can do to make a woman feel and look her best. Artisan jewelry rocks! Do you make jewelry? Post your questions, ideas, and tips here!	1	Mar 10, 2011 Reply by dM, CEO
Making Makeup Of course makeup is a "cosmetic," but it can be quite quite a specialized area because it usually contains colorants, which must be approved by the FDA. This forum is devoted to it. Post your questions about ingredients, mixing and matching, creative color ideas, and more!	1	Jun 11, 2010 Reply by Jane Sewell
Making Perfume Of course perfume is a "cosmetic," but because it is quite a specialized area, this forum is devoted to it. Post your questions about perfume oils (plant-based or otherwise), perfume bases and how to make enchanting scents!	5	Dec 13, 2011 Reply by Brenda Sievers/OakCourtCreations
Making Soap This is the place to post your questions and tips on making soap -- melt & pour, liquid, re-batched or cold process. Discuss how to, ingredients, molds, methods and more!	34	on Tuesday Reply by Arricka Harrison
Packaging Blisters, vials, cans, tins, tubes, droppers, pumps, shrink bands, bottles, jars, foil, glassine, ribbons, bows, brushed aluminum, cello, shrink wrap, atomizers, pumps, boxes, hinge tops -- if you have a packaging question or experience, share it here.	129	4 hours ago Searching for a Label Applicator by Patty Butter
Sales & Marketing Got ideas, questions, challenges about marketing and selling your products? Post them here. This forum includes online newsletters, printed brochures, business cards and other tools used to market and sell your products and services. This is also the place to discuss public relations and how to get "buzz" on a budget.	199	yesterday Natural Products Expo West - Buyer's Guide by Daniela Belmondo
Social Media Facebook! Twitter! LinkedIn! YouTube! Flickr! If it's social, it's here! This forum is also the place to post questions, tips, and ideas about blogging.	57	Feb 1 Reply by Frances Grillo
Water Cooler Here is the place to post stuff that just doesn't fit anywhere else. This is also a good place to post if you are looking to connect face-to-face with people in your neck of the woods!	132	7 minutes ago Reply by IBN Member Katherine Corkill ~ Sterling Minerals Cosmetics

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