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Launched in 2000 by attorney, author, award-winning home-based business advocate, and Certified Entr Our motto is:

Entrepreneurship is for everyone.

Founded in 2000, the Indie Business Network® believes that entrepreneurship is for everyone. We are an entrepreneurial coaching, training, and mentoring company. Our mission is to help American Makers and Artisan Entrepreneurs build a solid business foundation that supports the creation of success on their own terms. We offer a robust and affordable general and product liability insurance program to our members, along with entrepreneurial and leadership training covering all areas of entrepreneurship: marketing, sales strategies, technology, blogging, list building, social media, confidence building and so much more! Our core values are:

Total Responsibility
Continuous Growth
Complete Clarity
Fierce Creativity
Personal Wellness
Unapologetic Profitability
Passionate Service
Impeccable Integrity

Join the Indie Business Network® today! Visit us at http://www.indiebusinessnetwork.com/join

10/28/2026

The 2026 Indie Business Network Holiday Gift Guide: Fragrance Edition is HERE!

Give the gift of something unforgettable this holiday season!

From botanical perfumes and warm, woodsy blends to nostalgic scents and beautifully curated discovery sets, this year's Fragrance Edition is filled with unique finds from talented independent makers.

Discover the fragrances, meet the makers, and find your next signature scent!

Shop the Fragrance Edition: Link in bio!

Show some love to our featured makers:

Natural Perfumes | Perfume Business School
Darren Alan Perfumes
KleanSpa
M.HAINEY - Perfumer
Lancolia
Providence Perfume Co.
Resonance | Natural Perfume
LAROMATICA
Essence Equilibrium
Amorphous Perfume
Marisa Borrevik
Original Fragrances for Brands, Places & Experiences

Save this post for holiday shopping inspiration, share it with a fragrance lover, and help us celebrate the incredible creativity of independent makers!

10/21/2026

The holiday shopping season starts here! 🎁

Our 2026 Indie Business Network Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide is officially underway, and we're kicking things off with our Hair & Skincare Edition!

This is the first of several curated gift guides we'll be sharing over the coming weeks, featuring unique products from talented indie makers.

From skincare and fragrances to candles, home décor, coffee, tea, and so much more, there's something special coming for just about everyone on your holiday shopping list!

Congratulations to our featured makers!

Justice Rivera®️ | Master Curly Hair Specialist | Lansdale PA
White Turtle Beauty
SORIAGE
Cynthia/Pure Plant Products/Herb classes/Sanctuary
Colorado Aromatics Skin Care
Ireora Skincare
Andrea McElroy | Certified Aromatherapist
Wunder Budder®
Tricia Ambroziak
Flourish Beauty Lab | Clean Beauty Vermont

Every featured product represents a small business, a creative vision, and a maker who puts their heart into what they do.

Explore the Hair & Skincare Edition at the link in our bio!

And stay tuned as we unveil even more holiday gift inspiration in the weeks ahead.

10/02/2026

🌹 Congratulations to our 4Q 2026 Robin’s Roses Entrepreneurial Scholarship recipient, Colleen Franke!

Colleen is the founder of Sunrise Reverie Studio, where she brings her creativity to life through a beautiful collection of handcrafted goods.

After 15 years as a registered nurse, Colleen took the leap this year to pursue her dream of entrepreneurship, building a business rooted in creativity, craftsmanship, and creating a life she loves.

We’re so excited to welcome Colleen into the Indie Business Network community and support her as she continues to grow Sunrise Reverie Studio!

Please join us in giving Colleen a warm IBN welcome and a big congratulations! 🌹

Learn more about Colleen and her entrepreneurial journey at the link in our bio.

HandmadeBusiness SmallBusinessCommunity WomenInBusiness

09/15/2026

In an increasingly artificial world, YOU are your brand’s greatest competitive advantage.

Whatever you make, create, teach, or offer is an expression of something only you can bring to the world.

Your products may change. Your business may evolve. And yes, someone else may sell something similar.

But they cannot duplicate you!

AI can help us work faster and smarter. It can help us create, organize, and become more efficient. But it cannot replace the human connection at the heart of an indie business.

Your experiences. Your perspective. Your creativity. Your relationships. The way you show up for the people you serve.

That’s your edge.

So use the technology, but don’t hand over the part of your business that makes people want to do business with YOU. 💜

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from all of us at the Indie Business Network!

Today, we celebrate the hard work, creativity, and determination of people everywhere who use their talents, skills, and ideas to build something meaningful.

To our Indie Business members, fellow entrepreneurs, makers, small business owners, and hardworking people in every industry, we hope today gives you a chance to slow down, recharge, and enjoy the people and things that matter most.

Wishing you a safe, relaxing, and very happy Labor Day!

08/28/2026

“It’s always about them.”

That’s the heart of great marketing, according to Roberta Perry of ScrubzBodyProducts.

Instead of constantly talking about the product, talk about what the product will do for your customer. How will it make them feel? How will it improve their life? What experience are you giving them when they choose to spend their money with you?

As small businesses compete in a world where Amazon makes convenience almost effortless, Roberta believes there’s an opportunity to double down on something the big guys can’t easily replicate: personal connection, kindness and an exceptional customer experience.

Because when someone consciously chooses to spend their money with your small business, they deserve more than the product in the jar. They deserve the experience that comes with it.

Hear more from Roberta Perry on Episode 343 of the Indie Business Lifestyle Podcast with Donna Maria | The Lifestyle CEO + Certified Entrepreneur Mentor.

08/27/2026

Your business is part of your life. It should not require you to build your entire life around it.

In Episode 343 of the Indie Business Lifestyle Podcast, Donna Maria sits down with Roberta Perry of for an honest conversation about creating a business that accommodates the natural ebbs and flows of your personal life.

Roberta shares how she has resisted traditional entrepreneurial expectations and intentionally built Scrubz Body around the life she wants to live. From raising children to navigating changing seasons and priorities, her business has been designed to support her needs instead of forcing her to constantly rearrange her life to keep up.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why building your business around your life is critical
• Practical ways to create more time for the things you enjoy
• How Roberta’s personal experiences shaped the way she leads her company
• Why serving yourself first can help you better serve your customers and community

You do not need to follow someone else’s definition of success. You can create a business that works for you, your family and the life you are building.

Listen to “Build Your Business Around Your Life” with donnamaria and Roberta Perry wherever you enjoy the Indie Business Lifestyle Podcast.

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