Jennifer Rapp Peterson's blog

Read what IndieMader Jeanne Connolly has to say about Etsy and why she loves IndieMade.

Ever wonder what IndieMade provides that other services don't? Well check out this infographic and begin to understand what all the commotion's about.

The secrets are shared on how an artist can build a strong online presence in four phases.

The presentation I recently gave to the members of Independent Writers of Chicago really applies to entrepreneurs trying to understand how to use social media and defining a social media strategy.

Ever wonder how to create a website? Or what to put on your website? Jennifer Rapp Peterson will be presenting a session at Creative Chicago Expo that covers learning about your audience, creating a brand, and supporting all if it with the right content and social media communication.

IndieMade was invited to present mini-sessions at the WBEZ event "Making Your Own Job." The event was well-attended by plenty of artist entrepreneurs and indie business owners. Welcome to the new economy, one that is driven by micro- and small businesses. These "indies" are either filling in the gaps with their niche businesses or freelancing, often replacing jobs once held by full-time employees.

Elizabeth Burke-Dain co-founded Chicago’s Around the Coyote Arts Festival in 1989.  Since then she has been in the business of promoting artists and art events in Chicago. I remember meeting Elizabeth Burke with her then artist boyfriend, Michael Dain (Bif) at bar listening to a mutual friend’s band, Shrimp Boat.

Calling all Chicago Indie Entrepreneurs!  Reserve the date now for joining IndieMade at the Catalyst Ranch at 6:00 pm January 26, 2012 for a night of free information and networking.  Now is the time to take your business to the next level!

Hillary Rose founded Paperoni Press in 2009 and has been designing stylish stationery ever since. She has many different styles, from her custom woodsy wedding invites, stationery and invites with vintage imagery, custom address labels, hand drawn kitchen cabinets and origami greeting cards.

Author and artist Janet Bloch shares her