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  Why Are You Here?I am often asked -- what is the purpose of IBN? Why does it exist? Is it just so we all have a fun way to use technology? Is it so we can s… Started by dM, CEO in Water CoolerLatest Reply |
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Donna Maria's ObsessionsThis forum contains Donna Maria's reviews of IBN member products, with photos and links to buy! |
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Mar 6 Donna Maria's Latest Obsessions by dM, CEO |
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. |
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May 15 Reply by Dawnaurora |
Accountability CornerShare your goals, measuring sticks and timelines to hold yourself accountable and get some encouragement from your fellow Indies to actually make stuff happen. |
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May 11 Reply by Susan Farris |
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. |
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yesterday Reply by Pure Moroccan Beauty Oils |
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. |
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May 11 Reply by Jameel D. Nolan |
Business Mindset: Planning, Structure, Insurance, Money MattersShare 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? |
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yesterday Reply by Cynthia Hillson |
Ingredients, Components and Supplies: CosmeticsShare your ideas, questions, comments, and experiences with different ingredients used in cosmetics. |
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5 hours ago Body Sprays by Inna Hamaker |
Cosmetics - Labeling, Regulations, LegislationLearn 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. |
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on Tuesday FDA finally publishes transcript from cosmetic microbiological safety public meeting by S.L Meyer |
Designs, Labels, Logos, WebsitesPost 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! |
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8 hours ago Reply by Jayme Hoffman |
Inspiration and EncouragementDo 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." |
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May 15 Reply by Dawnaurora |
Intellectual PropertyTrademarks, copyrights and patents are valuable business assets. This forum discusses what they are exactly, and how to create, obtain, protect and profit from them. |
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May 1 Reply by LIVEN TAM |
Making CandlesAhhh, the ambiance, the romance. Do you make candles? Post your questions, ideas, and tips here! |
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15 hours ago Reply by Kerensa Bertolino |
Making CosmeticsThis 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. |
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yesterday Reply by Lilly Yang |
Making JewelryIt'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! |
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Mar 10, 2011 Reply by dM, CEO |
Making MakeupOf 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! |
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May 7 Reply by Lilly Yang |
Making PerfumeOf 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! |
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Apr 8 Reply by Brenda Sievers/OakCourtCreations |
Making SoapThis 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! |
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on Tuesday Reply by Nashonta M |
PackagingBlisters, 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. |
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May 18 High end bottles for skin care by Rahel |
Sales & MarketingGot 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. |
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22 hours ago Reply by claryssa correa |
Social MediaFacebook! Twitter! LinkedIn! YouTube! Pinterest! If it's social, it's here! This forum is also the place to post questions, tips, and ideas about blogging. |
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May 3 Reply by Ginger Moore - Neos Creations |
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