From Cally Robson, Founder, She's Ingenious!...
Hi {!name},  I've met and worked with some amazing business owners over the last few months. And I'm continually humbled by the courage and commitment I come across. I see women too, performing monumental juggling acts to keep business and family afloat on a shoestring. For every new product line and business that finds its way, I know the effort and sacrifice that's gone into the 99 ideas that fail. I hope you take heart from some of the great tips and articles below, know you have everything within you that you need to succeed. And tread warily in the right places too.                        To your success, Cally

Tips For Everyone Branding and Packaging Hair Products UK-born hair stylist Jules Chan is co-owner of an award-winning hair salon in San Francisco. Realising that she could improve on existing hair care products, especially for style-conscious Asians, she has launched her own range of styling products, Juju Chan. In this video, Jules shares some tips on how to tackle packaging and branding challenges that are common to self-funded start-ups . . . keep reading Industry Practices Inventor-Entrepreneurs Should Be Wary Of We all know that invention promotion companies that claim they will market your new product idea are the biggest scam around. But are you aware there are other professional services and practices in the product development industry that amount to daylight robbery for your start-up finances? . . .  keep reading    Members-Only Highlights...   10 Practical Things To Know Before You Launch A Skincare Or Hair Products Business Thousands of women turn their hobby or interest in skincare and beauty products into business. It can be a great way, too, for therapists and practioners to add an income stream to their services. But before leaping in to develop your first product line, here are a few tips to bear in mind . . .  keep reading  Inspire Young Women at Financial Mail's Breaking the Mould 2011   Financial Mail Women's Forum has offered She's Ingenious! an exhibition stand at this year's Breaking the Mould careers conference for sixth form girls, to be held at the prestigious Royal Institution in London's Mayfair on 14 March 2011 . . . keep reading      From the She's Ingenious! Forum...  * Maureen is looking for a reliable cardboard box manufacturer * Can anyone recommend a stock control programme to Jan? * Add yourself to the member roll call    Next Mentoring Clinics for Members (Phone or Web) (16 March 10am, 29 March 8.30pm - Focus on Twitter and Social Media) Need some signposting? Or a sounding board? 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: "It matters more what's in a woman's face than what's on it." Claudette Colbert

Spotlight Events   Mothers of Invention - 2 for 1 Tickets [16 March 2011] The British Library is hosting another inspiring event for innovative women. Hear from a panel of pioneering female entrepreneurs, moderated by TV personality Natasha Kaplinsky. Bring a friend and claim our special 2 for 1 deal for She's Ingenious! members. And join us for an informal get-together beforehand.   Enter Now for EUWIIN Awards 2011 Bola Olabisi, President of the Global Women Inventors and Innovators Network (GWIIN), has announced that nominations for the European Women Inventors and Innovators Network (EUWIIN) awards 2011 are now open . . . keep reading      Follow me on Twitter for more tips and alerts.     I love your feedback: callyrobson@shesingenious.org