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We are very proud to have partnered with the British Library's Business and Intellectual Property Centre since its relaunch in 2006. Workshops and advice sessions are continually evolving according to feedback from some of the 34,000 inspired ideas people who have used the BIPC's help resources.

"Today I really enjoyed every minute of your seminar. You are very professional and human. You understand us and bring us the knowledge to go in the right direction. It was a very special day for me listening to your presentation. I would like to say a very special thank you." Danielle Lelliott
"Dear Cally, That was one awesome seminar this afternoon at the BL, and has totally shifted my perspective regarding the Internet and other [selling] approaches." Ian Ohayon
"Just wanted to say a big thank you for the seminar you ran last week at the British Library.

The information you provided was invaluable as we have just got to the stage (or so we thought) of approaching companies with our idea. Thankfully we attended the seminar and realised that the next steps we had planned to take would have been the wrong ones ...

... although everything else we have done so far has been in line with what you spoke about on Tuesday. From picturing our customer, to looking at wider uses for our products and even thinking about where we want to be in 5 years time. That was reassuring to say the least.."
Graham Oliver, Synaptrix Ltd
 

Workshops and Telecalls

Choose from face-to-face Invention Intelligence sessions developed in partnership with the world renowned British Library, or teleseminars and webinars you can dip into from anywhere around the globe.

Seminar: How To Make Sure Your Idea or Invention Will Sell

Tips by Telephone

Women's Enterprise Day - Panel Event

 

Dates:
21 October 2008 (fully booked)
20 January 2009

Time: 12 to 2 pm

Place: Business & IP Centre, The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB

Booking: Pre-booking is essential - please do not just turn up on the day as admission can never be granted.

Cost: £37 for non-subscribers, FREE to eTips subscribers. Join now

 

 

Previous seminars have been fully booked, so please join and book early to avoid disappointment.

Seminar: How To Make Sure Your Idea or Invention Will Sell

When it comes to selling or licensing your new idea or invention, there are some basics you need to know right from the outset.

This introductory seminar sets out simple tips and strategies for developing commercially successful innovative products and services.

Cost: Free to subscribers. Join now for free to get details.

Already a subscriber? Check your first emails from [Invention Intelligence] for booking details.

 

Non-subscribers: £37

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"I honestly thought you to be one of the most personable, realistic, knowledgeable speakers I've heard in my six months of business-related research." Anna Winstanley

 

"I attended two of Cally's Invention Intelligence workshops, and I'd be very willing to attend another one soon. Basically I found that Cally challenges you on the very basic rules of an entrepreneur setting up a company, and I think that it is these basic challenges that are so important to get right to make sure that your entrepreneurial business is based on sound foundations. For Cally to offer this service in one of the best locations in the UK, the British Library, means you're getting brilliant material delivered by a brilliant person at a brilliant location. You will leave Cally's workshop checking the fundamentals of your business. And let's face it, if you haven't got the time (2 hours) to check the fundamentals of your business, then you should fear what you may be losing. Thank you for your help Cally." Ed Wray, Managing Director, BarbeSkew Company Limited www.barbeskew.com [Featured in the BBC's Dragon's Den August 08]


 

Next Live Tips by Telephone

Making A Living From Your Intellectual Property (IP)

 Thurs
27 Nov 2008. 1pm GMT

Exclusive to eTips subscribers for free. JOIN NOW or check your email for dial-in details

"Just a thank you note for a wonderful call, I did find it very useful and practical indeed." Tamara Machavariani

Join up to get details of how to connect via the Internet or phone in to the conference line.

Already subscribed? Check your first [Invention Intelligence] emails for instructions.

Tips by Telephone

Short and sweet, these regular phone-ins for members focus on different topics, such as...

  • Taking first steps with your idea
  • The secret way to talk freely AND protect your idea
  • Which idea do I focus on?
  • What is an idea worth?
  • Don't patent too soon!
  • How do I protect my idea?
  • Confidentiality do's and don'ts
  • Do I need a business partner?
  • Market research for beginners.
  • Thinking like my customer.
  • Licensing deals
  • When to prototype
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Women's Enterprise Day - Top Women Innovators Reveal How They Did It

Rising to the Challenge
Panel discussion and Q&A with 4 award-winning women entrepreneurs



 


Date:
19 November 2008
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm [
Followed by Networking Lunch]
Place:
Business & IP Centre, The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB
Booking: £20 (includes networking lunch) for Invention Intelligence subscribers.
Join now for free to go to the £20 booking page.

If you do not wish to book as a subscriber, the full event price is £37. Book now at full price £37.

Places strictly limited.

ARE YOU in need of inspiration? Looking for insider tips for success? Wondering what it takes to get your product idea off the ground?

As you develop and commercialize your new idea, nothing gives you the edge more than following in the footsteps of success and finding others to share your journey.

To celebrate Women's Enterprise Day as part of National Enterprise Week and Global Entrepreneurship Week 08, Invention Intelligence and the British Library will be hosting a panel of award-winning women inventor-innovators to share firsthand experiences of overcoming the many challenges of getting a new product idea to market and establishing a young business.

The audience will have the chance to learn from the entrepreneurs' own triumphs and tribulations on the road to success, as well as putting questions to them.

Award-winning inventor-entrepreneurs on the panel:


Celia Gates

Doctor Cookware
http://doctorcookware.com

EUWIIN Design Award 2007
Malaysian Invention & Design Society Award 2007
BIS British Consumer Invention of the Year 2004
 

Neeta Dhorajiwala
Loyalty Cards Anywhere Solutions
www.idltechnologygroup.com

Recognized in the Sesames Awards 2008 for innovation in Loyalty Card Processing
2007 Investment award from Trapezia, the equity fund for women-run businesses
 


Sarah Lu
You Doo Doll
www.youdoodoll.co.uk

Prince's Trust Start-up Award 2002
BBC Dragon's Den 2007 Investment Winner



Tanya Ewing

Ewgeco Energy Management System
www.ewgeco.com

The Bid sponsored by Barclays - Winner Best New Business 2008
National Bright Idea Award Winner - e.on Energy Lab 2008
The Observer Ethical Awards 2008
BFIIN British Female Inventor of the Year 2008
 

And making a special appearance for Q&A...


Cheryl Swaby
Buddies4Travel
www.buddies4travel.co.uk

As featured in the Travel Guardian, Heat, Company, New Woman
Speed Enterprise funding award from TVU

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Feedback from previous Invention Intelligence workshops...

"...A clear route map. Worth coming for the first 20mins alone."

"...Inspiration, confidence, a starting point. I would have liked it to be longer".

"...More clarity and a wider frame of reference."

"...I can see why Prototyping isn't my next step. I see the importance of putting the Customer and Sales thinking hats first."

"...Ideas about using the Web for research and marketing."

"...Learning about the successful mindset of an entrepreneur."

"...The next step. Inspiration + action. A route map."

"...Pointed me in the right direction, in the right order."

"...How to create my Action Plan."

"...Confirmed what I thought I knew, and added inspiration."

"...The successful approach to developing an idea, rather than the common approach."

"...That there are people out there that can help."

"...A structure for assessing my idea's feasibility."

"Building blocks and inspiration to get my ideas into action."

"...The visualizations were very helpful."

"...Ways to get inside the customer's head."

"...Where to start, and focussing on the USP in my idea."

"...Totally inspirational."

"...A practical approach - a lead for future progression with my idea."

"...It is right on the button! - great workshop."

"...How to use the Internet for marketing information."

"...Great ways of evaluating my idea. New ways of approaching my idea."

"...Anybody can make it with their idea!"

"...Clarity and confidence to move forward. Longer session please."

"...The feeling that I can do it! That there is a process I can follow to achieve success with my idea.

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