Hey Indies!
Tonight's the night! If your blog could use a few simple adornments to add pizzazz and professionalism, then don't miss tonight's call for IBN members and Indie Proteges! To get the details, click Easy Ways To Add Pizzazz To Your Blog. In addition to the call, there will be video training for all you DIY Indies out there! Can't wait!
Now, onto the fabulous products Indies nationwide are making for YOU!

FEATURED PRODUCTS
Cuff Bracelet (pictured)
from Charlene Sevier, The Bead Dreamer, VA
Dianne's Homemade Granola and Trail Mix from
Cynthia Johnston, MoonMaid Botanicals, TN (Yum!)
Oatmeal Soap from
Cindy Anacleto, The Habie Rose Collection, CA
Showing Our Glow Candle from Lois Morin, Strega Moon Candle, FL
Peppy Mint Scrub from Allison Kontur, Smell No Evil, OH
IBN Members, add your photos by clicking here. We want to feature you!
FEATURED DISCUSSIONS and POSTS
Scientifically Valid Marketing Claims, the FDA and the First Amendment, from dM
Selling Your Products Face to Face, motivation from Mary Humphrey
Protect Internet Freedom: What You Can Do About SOPA and PIPA, from dM
Don't Throw Out that Rancid Oil! Make Soap!, from La Shonda Tyree
Proper cosmetics preservation is critical, from dM
How do you judge the quality of essential oils?
Employee Issues: Does she stay or does she go?
Membership and Loyalty Program Marketing Ideas, from dM
--> Add your blog posts and discussions so we can feature you!
PREMIUM CONTENT - for IBN members and Protégés!
--> 7 Hidden Small Business Financial Disasters and How You Can Avoid Them Now!
--> Cosmetic Adverse Event Reporting (last week's FDA webinar!)
--> 60-Minute Business Planning, Part 1
--> How To Use QR Codes To Grow Your Business
--> Trade Shows: How To Pick ‘Em, How To Do ‘Em, How To Make Money At ‘Em
--> If you are not an IBN member, what gives? Join here!
FEATURED EVENTS - IBN's movers and shakers!
TONIGHT! --> 1/24 - Easy Ways to Add Pizzazz to Your WordPress (Or Any) Blog, Online
2/4 - Blending Natural Perfumes with Charna Ethier, Boston
2/4 - Melt & Pour Soap Making 101 with Melanie Monteverde, San Francisco Bay Area
2/4 - NYC Fine Tuning Natural Perfume Blends w/Charna Ethier, Boston
2/10 - Natural Perfume Intensive with Charna Ethier, New York City
2/11 - NYC Marketing Natural Perfumes w/Charna Ethier, New York City
2/11 - Cold Process Soap Making 101 with Ruth Esteves, 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
Meet the people who help make Indie Social such a great place to learn, share and grow!

Lydia Fiedler is IBN's Member & Community Manager. A "crafty girl," Lydia believes in "Art Unto Others™," meaning she likes to create art and then share it. Connect at Lydia's Profile Page and on Twitter.

Lauren Riemer is the assistant to IBN's CEO. Her gifts of administration and organization help keep things running smoothly around here. Connect at Lauren's Profile Page.

Donna Maria is the founder and CEO of IBN. Connect at dM's Profile Page, blog, FaceBook, and on Twitter.
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