What can I expect at the meeting? Raise Up Business Club networking evenings are very informal and friendly, so you don't have to live in fear of having to stand up and talking to the whole room or make a one minute elevator pitch. You'll be greeted on arrival and introductions can be made so that there is no awkward milling about. Unless that's your kind of thing, then that's cool, too.

You'll be sent details of everyone who will be attending the meeting (well, everyone who's booked their ticket by around 2pm on the day) so you can think about who you might want to connect with. A complete list of everyone will be sent the day after the meeting so you can stay in touch.

We have a "business table" where you can display any products, leaflets or cards - meaning you're not under any pressure to "work the room" or feel you have to hand out business cards to everyone.

There'll be an opportunity to talk about your business, which is entirely voluntary. The idea is to get to know each other's businesses and be able to learn from each other, as well as help each other through a fun section of the evening called "Wins, Hook Ups and Obstacles" (it's a working title, I'm sure I can do better!). You're invited to share a recent win, ask for a collaboration / share details of some great local team work with another business, or present a current conundrum that we can help you solve.

**Please note that Raise Up Business Club events are only open to female business owners**

Expert talk for this month:

Product creation as an extra (and passive) revenue stream. By Vicki Weinberg

Have you ever wished there were more hours in the day? If you have a business selling services you’re probably really aware that there’s a limit on how much you can do. Vicki will share her story of how she created her own range physical products as an additional revenue stream - and how you can do the same.

If you’ve ever had an idea for a product (and even if you haven’t!), Vicki will share how it is possible to take your idea, create it, and start to sell it!

Vicki launched her own brand of premium bamboo baby products, Tiny Chipmunk, in 2013. She’s passionate about helping other people bring their product ideas to life.

You're welcome to email any questions you'd like answered in advance of the talk and I'm happy to pass them on. There will also be time for Q&A after the talk.

And if you have any questions about this, or any other events, or membership to the Business Club (which would make each meeting free to attend), don't hesitate to get in touch or have a browse of www.raiseupbusinessclub.co.uk

**Please note that Raise Up Business Club events are only open to female business owners**