Women Business Owners Idea Cafe

a different kind of networking group

Calendar

Now in our third year, the Women Business Owners Idea Cafe meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 5:30 - 7:30 PM in Collegeville. Below is our calendar with details on our upcoming meetings. Check back frequently for updates!

  • Tuesday, September 15, 2009
    Topic: Our first meeting after our summer break will kick off with group breakout sessions. We'll work together to come up with our own stimulus packages to help invigorate our businesses in slow economic times. Come prepared to share your ideas and get ready to learn from other small business owners!

  • Tuesday, October 20, 2009
    Topic: Blogging! Come join us to learn about the basics of blogging: how to create a blog, write content, and help your business benefit from blogging.

  • Tuesday, November 17, 2009
    Topic: Guest speaker Nancy Baker will speak to us on ways to better read our customers and better understand what holds us back from experiencing even more success in our lives and business. We'll get clear cut techniques that work in all situations. We'll also explore simple, yet transformative ideas that can change the way we do business forever.

  • Tuesday, December 15, 2009
    Topic: It's our holiday party! Come join us in a relaxed environment to meet new people, enjoy delicious food, and share the holiday cheer. We're going to have a Re-Gift-a-Palooza, so please bring a funny or unwanted gift to re-gift to someone else! Also, please feel free to bring your favorite Christmas snack to share with others.

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2010
    Topic: At this month's we'll be getting technical! We'll be discussing common technical computer questions encountered every day in our businesses, such as:
    • "How do I create a PDF?"
    • "What is a zip file and how do I create one?"
    • "How do I use online tools, like Google Docs?"
    Bring your own technical questions that have you stumped and we'll give you answers! Learn from others as we answer their questions, as well.

  • Tuesday, February 16, 2010
    Topic: Our February meeting will focus on turning networking contacts into paying customers. We'll talk about ways to manage contacts, how to follow up with them and strategies for keeping in touch on an on-going basis.

  • Tuesday, March 16, 2010
    Topic: At our March meeting, we'll be talking about social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. We'll start with the basics and discuss the best ways to incorporate these sites into your business and how to use them to boost your client base.

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  • Tuesday, June 15, 2010
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Check back periodically for more upcoming events for Women Business Owners! Got any ideas for a good topic or speaker? We'd love to hear from you!

latest news

3/3/2010
At our March meeting, we'll be talking about social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.