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Networking when you can’t “face to face”

daria — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:10:44 +0000

I know you’ve been there, the next great networking conference is announcing all of their fantastic speakers, events and mixer opportunities in your niche market. You read the tweets, you see the blog posts, you can’t escape the Facebook Status updates from all the cool kids saying “I’m going!” and you literally wilt in your chair. You KNOW that if only you could attend it would catapult your business into stardom, you’d be rollin’ with the homies baby!

We’ve all been there when the reality sets in that this time (maybe every time) you have to pass on the chance to connect in a real live “face to face” situation with heavy hitters in your industry. It’s crushing, it’s depressing, you wonder if you can ever develop a connection and lasting business relationship using alternative means of networking. Can you get results, win friends and influence people without the actual face to face connect a conference setting provides?

This is the topic we’re tweeting about and discussing in the Boutique Cafe Facebook group this week. Have you had a similar experience please come share it. If you have found other means and methods of alternative networking it’s time to spill the beans and share your secret to networking success. That way the next conference that rolls around that we can’t attend won’t send us into a tailspin of chocolate eating and deep sobs. – Daria

Let’s chat NETWORKING >>

“Tweet” Little Link Up with Boutique Cafe

daria — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:01:09 +0000

This Tweet Little Link Up will run for 1 week! Enjoy!! – Daria

Twitter Nation

daria — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:59:11 +0000

Twitter has fast become a staple in the days of many momprenuers and members of our community! If you’re looking to expand the reach of your business through networking this form of social media is a simple and quick way to make it happen. We’re personally cultivated many amazing new connections and relationships through the benefits of using Twitter. It’s easy, fun and effective!

Follow @BoutiqueCafe on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/BoutiqueCafe

Now you can show your love of all things Twitter, with products handmade and readily available on Etsy. Can you believe all of the “Tweet” goodies that can be found??!!

Sellers Featured:
FunckyPopArt, ArtUnderGlass, Storeyshop, velynfields, ksickles, fliepsiebieps, CuteJewels, Craftsquatch, cbtscloset, post, plastique

Soleil Moon Frye Brings back Punky Brewster for Twitter Fans

daria — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:08:23 +0000

Ahhh the 80’s! I was totally obsessed with the show Punky Brewster, my sister and I never missed an episode. Well Soleil Moon Frye gifted her loyal fans with a true blast from the past this week. She promised her Twitter fans that once she reached 1 million followers she would dress as Punky Brewster. Out came the bandanas and mis-matched shoes! I can’t express how much joy this brings me Soleil – you ROCK! Punky Power forever! – Daria

Follow Soleil Moon Frye on Twitter here>>

Time.com: “How Twitter Will Change the Way We Live”

Emily — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:42:30 +0000

The following is reposted from “freshly baked.” Daria and I thought our Boutique Cafe readers would be interested in this insightful article on Twitter, which I read in a recent Time magazine.

If it weren’t for gym magazines I may never know what’s going on in the world. From the latest detox diets to Fall’s must-have accessories, the gym is a plethora of useful information. But seriously, I do get the chance to read some really interesting articles when I’m lucky enough to grab a Time or Newsweek from the stand, and today is the perfect example.

Evan Williams and Biz Stone of Twitter

In a recent issue of Time magazine I found an article all about Twitter titled “How Twitter Will Change the Way We Live.” Now, you don’t have to extol the virtues of the latest 140-character communication craze to me—I’m already a big fan. But this article pointed out a few things I didn’t know, a few things I hadn’t thought about, and a few possibilities for the future that make you stop and think.

New to Twitter? Seasoned pro? No matter where you stand when it comes to tweets, DMs, @ replies and followers, you’ll want to read “How Twitter Will Change the Way We Live” in its entirety. It may just change the way you think. And yes, it’s a wonderful, wonderful web.

P.S. If you want to follow me on twitter you can find me here: @emihill. Tweet on!—Emily
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“How Twitter Will Change the Way We Live” by Steven Johnson online at Time.com
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Image of Evan Williams and Biz Stone of Twitter from Time. com

Follow Daria on Twitter! Top 111 Biz Women to Follow

daria — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:03:27 +0000

Daria included in Top 111 Biz Women to Follow List in new ‘Twitter Inspiration’ eBook! Find out more here

To Follow Daria on Twitter click here

Party with Boutique Cafe & 5 Minutes for Mom!

daria — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:03:14 +0000

This week Boutique Cafe is excited to “party down” and join the Ultimate Blog Party hosted by 5 Minutes For Mom. We love their website, and are thrilled to be able to join in the groove with many mommy bloggers across the blogosphere.

Boutique Cafe has so much to offer, but don’t stop there listen to our past podcasts, shop till you drop in our Market and Spring Savings Guide, and come back often for our Daily Dish hot product reviews and BC FINDS! We’re your Cup of Couture and So Much More! Follow us on Twitter, add me as a friend on Facebook.

**GIVEAWAY – To all our New visitors this week, welcome to Boutique Cafe. Don’t forget to bookmark us and come back often – to learn more about BC check out our About Us page. Thanks for stopping by – now please leave a comment to enter our Poken Giveaway!! We’ll draw our winners on March 27th at midnight. (*watch the video to hear what Poken are and how they can help you with your business or friend contacts)

**new post More on Poken >>

Twittermania on The Today Show

daria — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:00:22 +0000

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

Ever wonder what is behind the vast online Twitter movement? It seems like everyone is talking about it.
The Today Show did an interesting piece on: – how to Twitter – Twitter lingo – celebrities who tweet
and more!

You can follow Boutique Cafe on Twitter, we’d love to follow you and have you in our network!
http://www.twitter.com/BoutiqueCafe

@BoutiqueCafe

Something New! LIVE from Quilt Market

daria — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:40:03 +0000

It’s International Quilt Market this weekend in Houston, Texas, and Boutique Cafe will be there covering the event as media!

This time around I’m eager to try something a little bit different for our community, and offer a LIVE VIDEO FEED from Market on Saturday!! This is of course dependent on the quality of the internet connection at the Convention Centre, so if glitches arise please bear with us as we’ll have other coverage as well.

So, if you’d like to join in a little Boutique Cafe history with me this Saturday, Oct. 25th (approx. 11:30 am Houston time) – we’ll give it our best college try, and see if we can hold live interviews, in real-time for you!!

In order to participate, you’ll need to join www.ustream.com as a member, you’ll be able to participate in the Chatboard that runs next to the video feed. You’ll be able to comment, ask questions, and say hello to our guests directly! Can you say FUN?

**Once we’re setup and ready to start streaming, I’ll send a Twitter Tweet message with the url. (if you don’t have a Twitter.com account be sure to join and then click to follow Boutique Cafe’s updates)

See you at Market! We’re taking YOU with Us!!

Show #99 – TWITTERpated

daria — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:19:49 +0000

We’re almost there! Show #100 is next week and we would love your help! Please send us a quick email with your fave BC moment, show topic, advice or comment and we’ll include it in our upcoming 100th episode!

In this episode, Daria is totally TWITTERpated. We’re seeing so many of our boutique community members joining in at Twitter.com that we just had to encourage you all to join. It’s a great way to follow your friends and colleagues, keep connected, and network. Thanks to Kirsten at Winipoo Jewelry for inspiring so many momprenuers to get connnected in this fun way.

Also in the show, our 2008 Holiday Gift Guide is taking reservations now, email us for full details. Boutique News including: NStyle Halloween Launch, Lil Peas HapPEAest Place on Earth group launch, and JM Banner Ad Sale and more! Song is “Betty” by The Lascivious Biddies, from the Podsafe Music Network.