http://iblogconference.com I_Blog. Do U? Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:11:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en That's a great question!  While I have a couple of great Iowa hotels in mind I am open to suggestions.  I have only a few requirements: 1) I would like to stay away from a "typical chain" hotel.  I know Iowa has amazing hotels that are gems waiting to be discovered.  ... http://iblogconference.com/2010/01/24/iblog-2010-location/ The dates have been chosen...  Mark your calendars for November 5-7, 2010.  My current plans are to begin the conference on Friday afternoon and end around noon on Sunday.  (Though that may change- nothing is set in stone, yet!) I've got some ideas for great topics and am planning to grow ... http://iblogconference.com/2010/01/17/i_blog-conference-2010/ One of the most useful speakers at I_Blog was BJ Weber (@BJ_Weber) from Ankeny Tax and Accounting.  He gave lots of great info about what "counts" as income and how to really figure out if your blog is a hobby (which you don't claim) or a business (which you do ... http://iblogconference.com/2009/12/24/tax-issues-blogging-iblog-conf/ Well... It's done.  The inaugural I_Blog Conference has ended and I can breathe again.  I'll be quite honest...  I thought I was going to fail.  I was terrified that it would be too small, there wouldn't be enough useful information, that people wouldn't venture to a small town in ... http://iblogconference.com/2009/11/16/thoughts-i_blog-conference/ Just A Girl. That may be how Jennic Law was seen as a second child in China, or by those that don't know her.  After you hear Jennic's inspirational story I'm sure you'll see her as I do: strong as steel and a shining example of the American Dream. Despite a ... http://iblogconference.com/2009/11/12/jennic-law-kangarooboo/ OK, so you know that you will be well fed at I_Blog.  The Hotel Pattee is catering all 4 meals- including the Creative Memories pizza party. But you may not know that I've got you covered for Sunday's lunch, as well.  Well, not me...  Smashburger.  You'll want to check your swag ... http://iblogconference.com/2009/11/11/simply-smashing-smashburger/ I received an email the other night. Due to unforeseen circumstances Becky Mollenkamp is unable to speak at the I_Blog Conference.  She did, however, line up a replacement- and a princess, at that.  I'm please to introduce: Claire Celsi Owner, The Public Relations Project Claire Celsi is a public relations professional and ... http://iblogconference.com/2009/11/10/iblog-speaker-claire-celsi/ I_Blog is an intimate conference.  Yes, that is a nice term for small.  But if you start small there is no where to go but up.  If you start too big you can fail miserably. I have 6 speakers lined up and an inspirational keynote. Saturday, November 14 8:30- 10 am  Registration and ... http://iblogconference.com/2009/11/10/i_blog-conference-schedule/ I've had several people ask for a list of I_Blog attendees.  So, what I've done is created a Twitter list.  If you're not on it let me know your Twitter id and I'll get you added.  Not on Twitter?  Leave your blog info in the comments. Of course you could always ... http://iblogconference.com/2009/11/09/i_blog-conference-attendees/ http://iblogconference.com/2009/11/08/speaker-video-deb-brown/