From Cally Robson, Coach & Founder, She's Ingenious!...

There's a lot of it about. The January blues. If you've got them, please don't lose heart. Do something, anything in the next few days to reconnect with what you want out of life, where you're headed, what's important to you. Take any small step toward the kind of life you want. Talk about your goals with someone upbeat, write down the questions that are holding you back, or just listen to someone inspirational. Like Lisa Irlam, our speaker at this month (see below) - she's got a cracker of a tale to tell.  But most of all, remember "Everything changes. And everything is always just as it should be."   :)Cally

Tips and Events For Everyone     Monthly Meet-up: Profitable In 3 Months. The Pool-Mate Success Story Lisa Irlam is a rare case. She developed her lap-counting watch for swimmers on a tiny budget, in record time AND when she launched it was a run away success. How did Lisa get it so right? Come and find out at our next She's Ingenious! meeting. Weds 27 January, 11am to 1pm, the British Library BIPC. All welcome.   more info > > >     Can Setting Up A Social Networking Site Help Your Product Launch? Granted, for anyone already in business Social Media is clearly the most significant marketing tool since the invention of the discount coupon. But how relevant is social networking to someone developing a new product or service? I put some questions to social networking expert, Mel McGee . . . keep reading   Members-Only Highlights...     Getting A Product Designed and Manufactured Webinar Presentation - Morag Hutcheon (Intro and recording) Save yourself costly mistakes by listening to this presentation before you commission any design or prototyping work on your product. Award-winning product designer and entrepreneur Morag Hutcheon gives an overview of the product design process and highlights 7 areas you need to pay attention to . . . keep reading   Your Product Packaging - 5 People You Need To Consider Many times I've heard the most unexpected drain in the whole product development process is getting the packaging right. Heather Allard, US inventor of the Swaddleaze blanket for babies and now coach to other mom entrepreneurs, shares some packaging prompts that will save you bags of time and money working it out for yourself . . . keep reading   She's Ingenious! Forum Got a question? Or news about your invention or new product? - Post an update in the She's Ingenious! forum and I'll highlight it here.     Next Mentoring Clinic for Members (Phone or Web) (21 Jan 8.30pm)Need some signposting? Or a sounding board? Want to unravel a dilemma? Or do you just want to connect with other women like you? These groups calls are run regularly for Members only. Get details for the next scheduled call and sign up for reminders... keep reading   QUOTE "What simple action could you take today to produce a new momentum toward success in your life?" Tony Robbins

Spotlight Events     The Social Revolution - Make it work for your business Cally Robson will open this Business Link evening for women in business. A line-up of guest speakers will talk about how social media is changing the ways in which micro business owners can increase their online visibility, build their brand and their reputation, and win more business.   more info > > >     Risks. And How To Handle Them. Anyway-up Cup inventor Mandy Haberman is guest speaker for our meet-up on 24 February, talking about what to do about the risks we face in taking a new idea to market. Watch the events section for booking info.   Follow me on Twitter for loads more tips and alerts I can't keep up with in this newsletter!   I love your feedback: callyrobson@shesingenious.org