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Lucky Break – 2019 February Calendar

Angie Chua

The 2019 February calendar is here. The sweet smell of roses, the taste of artisanal chocolates, and hopefully the sounds of your bank account going “cha-ching!” as new wholesale orders come rolling in!   2019 February Calendar   The first BHB semester in 2019 kicked off the last week of January, and we start February off…

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What is GMP? A Quick Tutorial for Beauty Brands

Lela Barker

When I started my apothecary brand way back in 2003, I had precious little clue about what I was doing. I’d never heard of “GMP” (good manufacturing practices) for cosmetic companies. I understood that personal care brands in the U.S. were beholden to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and I was aware of the…

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Meet the Maker – Renan Kennedy of Sans Skincare

Chloe Tate

  Today in our Meet the Maker series, we have a very special guest in the form of LBU alumna Renan Kennedy of Sans Skincare. Renan joins us from Potomac, Maryland, and we are thrilled to share her story with you today. Welcome, Renan!   LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur?…

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IBN Regulatory Bootcamp: We Made It Across The Finish Line!

Lela Barker

  Whew! I am safely ensconced back home after a wild weekend at IBN Regulatory Bootcamp. I rolled into Charlotte on Friday night just in time for dinner with some of my favorite beauty entrepreneurs. We had a fabulous time together! They enjoyed generous + gorgeous margaritas while I nursed a sweet tea. I know,…

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