Today was an exciting and busy day!
First, along with Smedley Insurance Group, I launched a new health insurance referral program for members of the Indie Beauty Network. I hope members are able to save time, money and headaches with our new program! I think it’s a great complement to our existing products liability insurance program which has helped many hundreds of Indies obtain affordable products liability insurance.
Other interesting items include a new discussion based on a short audio clip summarizing what I call the “3 Pillars of Indie Business Success.”
Members are very busy at the site, connecting and collaborating. I love it!
IBN member Marcia Elston of Samara Botane created her Indie Brand Community designed to connect with people interested in learning more about true aromatic plant extracts and natural perfumery materials from around the world. Marcia has been a member of the Indie Beauty Network since February 2008 and she renewed her membership today! Also, longtime IBN member Jamila White, also known as the “E-Commerce Diva” also created her Indie Brand Community. Jamila is a talented business coach who helps small businesses be successful online. She’s also co-editor with me at the Bootstrap Babes Blog. Join Jamila’s E-Commerce Diva Community to find out about how you can take advantage of Jamila’s services.
With 118 Indie Brand Communities (and growing), our site is a happening place to connect with your favorite Indies nationwide.
Last but not least, I also launched the “Buy Local! Page to showcase IBN members with “brick and mortar” locations. Of course we all love connecting online, but it’s important to support local businesses with storefronts and this new page makes it easy for people at the site to find local places where they can walk into a store and buy member products and take the classes they offer!