School Fundraisers, Taglines and Websites

Hey INDIEs!

Can you believe tomorrow is September? I am so thankful for August, but I have
to admit that I am glad it is just about gone. I'm ready for fall and goodies like
Pumpkin Spice Soy Candles, holiday GumDrop Soap and Garnet and
Champagne party ear rings.

And speaking of the holidays, now is a good time to think about what can be done
to boost sales on the cheap, and to help us do that, I'm hosting a call for IBN
members and Proteges on September 6 to help you learn how to use direct mail
locally to boost holiday sales. My guest is Leigh Cronin, a direct mail guru, and
she's going to pony up the goods. Be sure to RSVP here so you can get call
reminders.

Also, the audio and resources from last night's IBN Member call: How To Get Into
Nationwide Retailers is ready! Jim DeBetta hit a serious home run, with super slides,
information on how to prepare for a meeting with a buyer, how to follow up on the
meeting, and how to create a Sale Sheet to make your pitches easily and quickly
via email. Get it here!

On a regulatory note, IBN Members, don't miss tomorrow's State Cosmetics
Laws Update at 8pm EST. All IBN members are welcome. To get a call reminder
tomorrow, be sure to click the RSVP link to be added to the reminder list. As
always, events are recorded for those who cannot attend live.

See all Upcoming Events posted by me and other IBN members, including your
NewYork City Meetup and Scrubz Body Field Trip on Sept. 10, your Portland
Meetup on Sept. 24, with marketing and financial coaching advice, and your
Sept. 30 Beauty Blast intensive in New Jersey where I'll deliver The Media is You! 

IBN Members, add your upcoming events so I can help spread the word!

Now, onto the fun photos, discussions and sharing at your INDIE site this week!

FEATURED PRODUCTS - IBN member beauty

Mango Papaya Soy Candles
from Edith Fikes at Dallas Soy Candles in Texas

Spa Salts from Sara Nesbitt at Sara's
Soaps 'n Such in North Carolina

Garnet and Champagne Crystal Dangle Earrings
from Charlene Sevier at Bead Dreamer Jewelry in Virginia

Winter tree from Grace Antares at PureBliss Essentials in Oregon

Beached from Susan Mann at Manor Hall Soap in Massachusetts

IBN Members, add your photos by clicking here. We want to feature you!

FEATURED DISCUSSIONS

Advice wanted for preparing to do a school fundraiser

Brainstorming ideas for a tagline - suggestions, please

When should you add new products to your line?

Can I purchase pre-mixed CP soaping oils? Is it cost-effective?

Software recommendations for creating my own website, please

Where oh where is the organic apricot kernel oil in the world?

One IBN member's personal story of triumph over domestic violence

Enter to win a complimentary ticket to Social Fresh Charlotte next week!

PREMIUM CONTENT - exclusives for IBN members only!

--> INDIE Regulatory Compliance: Is It A Cosmetic Or
Is It A Drug? Or Is It Both? (And Other Dicey FDA Questions)

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

--> INDIE Business MasterMind: What To Consider Before Opening Your Retail Store

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

FEATURED BLOG POSTS

Wisdom from Noah's Ark? YEP!, from Ginger Moore at Neos Creations

Massachusetts Schedules September 13 Hearings On Two State Cosmetics Bills, from dM

How To: Host a Party At Your FaceBook Page, from dM

Add your blog posts here! Our site is indexed by Google so it's an easy way to share!

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Best & Success

dM

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