February 2011

Did you miss your chance?

by Tia Peterson February 28, 2011

Reflections on Connection Month. February is coming quickly to a close – tomorrow, March will be here, and we’re on to new things at bizchickblogs.com. I thought it’d be a good idea to reflect on the connections I’ve made this month and on the effort I put out to making more connections.

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Follows and fan exchanges: Are you doing it all wrong?

by Tia Peterson February 28, 2011

I’m re-posting something here that I published this morning in a LinkedIn group. I’m stunned that in a group called eMarketing, there is such a lack of actual marketing. No branding, no positioning, no reader profiling, or anything like that. In one of our discussions, a Facebook fan exchange, I just felt like things were getting out of control, so I published this.

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Chocolate Panna Cotta and Coconut Florentine Cookies

by Delishhh February 28, 2011


It is that time of the month again; here is the next Daring Bakers challenge. The February 2011 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Mallory from A Sofa in the Kitchen. She chose to challenge everyone to make Panna Cotta from a Giada De Laurentiis recipe and Nestle Florentine Cookies. This is the first time [...]

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Engage your blog with the blogengage $500 challenge

by Tia Peterson February 27, 2011

There are numerous benefits to getting in on a large, social blogging contest. I did one last year and it was very cool. The best part about it was seeing some people come out with posts that were incredibly well-written.

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My Favorite Movies About Food

by Italian Mama Chef Michelle February 26, 2011

With the Oscars being handed out this Sunday, I thought it was a good time to write about movies and their influence on me as far as food is concerned. I want to hear from you too. Movies are powerful tools in the hands of their makers.

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spring shoe roundup

by Teresa Morisco February 26, 2011

If you’re looking for some cute neutral sandals to revive your Spring wardrobe this season, here’s some picks that feature the latest trends of cutout details, stacked heels and sky-high wedges.

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Short Term Gain, Long Term Pain

by Susan Oakes February 25, 2011

You may not realise it at the time, but taking the wrong actions for a short term gain can harm your brand over time. Here are some examples that show short term gain that can lead to long term pain.

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little un-expectations

by Sarah Leslie February 25, 2011

something i really cherish out of life is the unexpected. how it changes your plans…breaks your heart….leaves you incredibly blessed and happy.

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Everything Has A Beginning: Photographer In The Making

by RebekahW February 25, 2011

There are many people [including myself] who have assumed that the eye of a photographer perfectly aligns instantly when said photographer picks up their very first camera. Please continue to assume this about me… Not!

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Foto Friday: Friends, by emilybean

by Tia Peterson February 25, 2011

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
–George Washington

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Facebook, Winner of Addict Nation, and Disqus Comments

by Tia Peterson February 24, 2011

Are you following us on Facebook? Plus, winner of the Addict Nation book giveaway, and whether or not we should switch to using Disqus for comments.

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Weekend Recipe: Parmesan Chicken Fingers

by Tia Peterson February 24, 2011

The following is a recipe from Yummy! I used to make chicken fingers and chicken parmesan when I lived in Erie. This is like a cross between the two! Kid-friendly, extra tasty good, and comfort food. It really doesn’t get much better. This recipe calls for them to be baked, not fried (although quite honestly [...]

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5 Mistakes That Can Stop You from Making the Sale

by AnnemarieCross February 23, 2011

While there can be multiple reasons why you haven’t got clients flocking to your door, here are five common mistakes that can result in minimum signups to your programs.

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Life Lessons from An Elephant

by Keyuri Joshi February 23, 2011

Have you ever been so adamant about your opinion being the only right one?  Have your kids?  It is a trait common to all of us and one that can be dangerous.  Being “right” comes in handy if you’re on a debate team.   But if this isn’t managed in everyday living, it can contribute to [...]

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