Book Description
"Debelak prepares you for each phase of your venture to build an empire, step by step."––Success Magazine It is possible to introduce your product to the marketplace by spending only a little money--yet getting back a large return. This book shares the proven strategies that have enabled thousands of inventors and entrepreneurs to launch their projects in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. Readers will find help with product design, manufacturing techniques, patenting, licensing, distribution, and financing. DON DEBELAK (Minneapolis, Minnesota) is president of DSD Associates, an inventor assistance firm. His previous books include Total Marketing and Marketing Magic.
From the Publisher
This book provides guidance for the beginning inventor or a fresh marketing plan for the established inventor. Outlines the most efficient and cost-effective way to introduce a product into the market to expect a large return. Includes chapters on licensing, strategy and financing, sample patent documents, as well as checklists to help evaluate when the product is ready to be brought to market. Also discusses how to make your product more appealing and how to create a step-by-step product-to-market strategy.
From the Back Cover
Build an empire step by stepDon't risk a small fortune trying to make a big one. Let acclaimed consultant Don Debelak show you how to get your exciting new product off the drawing board and into the marketplace--without losing your shirt! In this book, you'll learn what every inventor and entrepreneur needs to know about manufacturing techniques, product design, distribution channels, patents, licensing, and cash flow. You'll also discover how to handle some very tricky issues that are crucial to your success, including *Knowing when your product is market ready *Creating a step-by-step product-to-market strategy *Adjusting your strategy to changing market conditions *Finding financial help from investors, manufacturers, and distributors *Having manufacturers pay development costs prior to licensingENTREPRENEUR Magazine is the banner publication of the Entrepreneur Magazine Group. It has the largest newsstand circulation of any business monthly with a total ABC-audited circulation of 410,000. DON DEBELAK is President of DSD Marketing, an inventor assistance firm. He has personally helped more than 100 entrepreneurs market and sell their products successfully.Also available from the Entrepreneur Magazine library: *The Entrepreneur Magazine Small Business Advisor *The Entrepreneur Magazine Small Business Answer Book *Guide to Integrated Marketing *Human Resources for Small Businesses *Making Money with Your Personal Computer *Small Business Legal Guide *Starting a Home-Based Business *Starting an Import/Export Business *Successful Advertising for Small BusinessesSPECIAL OFFERS!FREE issue of Entrepreneur Magazine *50% discount on Entrepreneur Magazine subscription *1/2 price admission to any Entrepreneur Magazine Small Business Expo *Discount on American Entrepreneurs Association membershipSee details and coupons in back of book.
About the Author
ENTREPRENEUR Magazine is the banner publication of the Entrepreneur Magazine Group. It has the largest newsstand circulation of any business monthly with a total ABC-audited circulation of 410,000.
DON DEBELAK is President of DSD Marketing, an inventor assistance firm. He has personally helped more than 100 entrepreneurs market and sell their products successfully. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
DON DEBELAK is President of DSD Marketing, an inventor assistance firm. He has personally helped more than 100 entrepreneurs market and sell their products successfully. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
