Welcome

Welcome to the INDIE Social Networking Site:
The Place For Handmade, Artisan, Small Business Success! 

Thank you for joining this vibrant community of over 7,000 small and independent business owners around the world. You are now connected with the world's largest and most respected trade organization designed to uplift and encourage artists and business crafters.

Now that you are here, please be sure that your page name is your real name (first and last), and that your avatar is a picture of you. At INDIE, we connect people first, businesses second, so this is important. You will find your Name under Settings > Profile > Full Name, and your Avatar (photo) can be changed on the same area, under Photo. If you have already done this, thank you. THIS WILL HELP GET YOUR SOCIAL NETWORK NOTICED BY VISITORS, AND IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN PARTICIPATION HERE. To facilitate genuine networking, it's important that we know who you are and enjoy seeing your smile as we welcome you here.

Here are some other things you can do to get started:

1. Visit our robust Discussion Forum and introduce yourself, ask a question, and share something you think other small business owners should know. Peruse the Discussion Forum categories so what you share can be easily found. Remember to use tags and key words so your post can get some SEO juice.

2. Connect with Like-Minded Entrepreneurs. At INDIE, we have two kinds of Groups: (1) Local Groups, based in your city; and (2) Subject Matter Groups, based on your areas of interest. Local Groups such as New York City, Los Angeles, Newark and Portland, are led by members of IBN are are designed to help you connect and grow in your own back yard. Subject Matter Groups such as Launch a Beauty Business and Melt & Pour Soap Mania, also led by IBN members, facilitate learning, growing and sharing around topics that interest you.

3. Browse the IBN Member Photo Gallery. Find amazing handmade products in our Exclusive IBN Member Photo Gallery, and peruse photos of the IBN members who make them. Be sure to leave a comment when you find something especially wonderful, and if the member has include a link to buy, you know what to do next!

4. Read the Latest Site Update. One of the newest features is an archived version of the INDIE Social Weekly Update, featuring the highlights from the site on a weekly basis.

5. Read about IBN. This site is hosted by INDIE Beauty Network, the nation's leading for-profit trade organization serving small and independent manufacturers of soaps, cosmetics, jewelry, candles, fragrances, aromatherapy products, and confections like cupcakes, cookies and chocolates. Led by award-winning women's entrepreneurial coach and mentor, Donna Maria Coles Johnson, IBN has served artisans since 2000, and provides affordable products liability insurance, advocacy services, coaching webinars and more to help you business grow.

Read About IBN, and learn out about our premium member benefits.

Finally, note that each page at this site features the option for you to use Twitter and FaceBook to like and share what you've discovered here. Just click on the social icon of your choice and follow the prompt to share all the fun!

Please visit us often. We love to see you!

Best & Success!
dM (Donna Maria Coles Johnson)
IBN Founder & CEO