December 20: Indie Business WorldWide Meetup on January 14, 2012!!

Hey Indies!

I hope this little update finds you well. Our community is
literally hopping with exciting new ideas, questions,
encouragement and inspiration this week. And just
in case you missed it at my blog, this week, I announced
an opp0rtunity to connect in person with other Indies
in your own back yard.

Read about Indie Business WorldWide Meetup on January 14, 2012!!

It's a few days before Christmas and, like you, I'm winding
down 2011. I plan to enjoy some time in Washington, DC
with my family over the next several days and I hope you
are planning some warm, wonderful times with the people
you love most too.

And now, I'm excited to share some of the new product
photos that have been shared by my dear IBN members, along
with some fun blog posts and some very interesting
discussions. I hope you enjoy it!!

FEATURED PRODUCTS

Lime Margarita Scrub (pictured)
from Allison Kontur, Smell No Evil, OH (Yummy!)

Amazonite and Sterling Silver Earrings from
Charlene Sevier, The Bead Dreamer, VA

Purple Rub Cream from
Denis Baker, Denis Baker Emus, LA

Skin-Perfection-Toners from
Kari Thomas, Skin Perfection, ID

Arthouse Soap Sampler from
Susan Mann, Manor Hall Soap Company, MA (gorgeous photos!)

--> IBN Members, add your photos so we can feature you!

FEATURED DISCUSSIONS and POSTS

The Entrepreneur Ride - Easing It Down To The Moment, from Mary Humphrey

Google+ Don't Be Left Out, from Matt Hamilton at Onlinelabels.com

How do you judge the quality of essential oils?

A Special Note to my Fellow Indies, from Sara Nesbitt at Sarah's Soaps

Do you print your own labels or outsource?

Credit C@rds at Fairs....in Canada (Where Square isn't an option)

--> Add your blog posts and discussions so we can feature you!

PREMIUM CONTENT - for IBN members and Protégés!

--> How To Assess The Intellectual Property Strength Of Your Brand

--> Introduction To European Union Cosmetics Regulation

--> 60-Minute Business Planning, Part 1 & 2

--> How to Take Smashing Product Photos

--> INDIE Business MasterMind: How To Keep Your Beauty Business Humming With Good Financial Planning

--> If you are not an IBN member, what gives? Join here!

FEATURED EVENTS - IBN's movers and shakers!

1/9 - The New Relationship Marketing with Mari Smith, dM's Podcast, Online

1/14 - Indie Business WorldWide MeetUp, Various nationwide locations

1/15 - Intro to Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, Orange, NJ

1/15 - Essential Oil Blending, Orange, NJ

1/16 - Common Pitfalls To Avoid When Starting A Business From Home with Carrie Wilkerson, dM's Podcast, Online

1/21 - Handmade Hydrosols with Alice Duvernell, San Francisco Bay Area

1/21 - Formulating for Skin Conditions with Alice Duvernell, San Francisco Bay Area

1/22 - One Day Soapmaking Intensive, Orange, NJ

1/22 - All Buttered Up: 3 Types of Natural Body Butters with Alice Duvernell, San Francisco Bay Area

--> IBN Members, add your events by clicking here. We want to feature you!

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Best & Success

dM

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