i am a very creative person who has ideas for many products and inventions; everything from toys to jewerlry to mini golf courses! however i am also very poor and do not have the resources or knowledge to get my odeas produced. are there any rich investors out there willing to back my ideas for most of the profits to get me started or should i just try to sell my ideas to companies in hopes they buy into them rather than steal them? any suggestions?- thanks
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3-steps:\n\n1) Patent you idea (after searching for other similar patents and making sure your idea is original).  This is not too expensive to do.\n\n2) Contact a major corporation who plays in the area of your idea/invention, to partner with them (they will typically (caveat) not steal your idea like some smaller companies may).\n\n3) Have the major corporation make the investment in product development by negotiating a contract for royalties on any sales of the final product, plus prohibition on selling the idea to any third party.\n\nYou're in business!!  Cheers!
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Hello,\n\nI have been in this same predicament myself.  Just curious, are you from England?  Okay so now.  If you have an idea and simply need a free website then you can use freewebs.com for a free website to showcase your idea.  If you need a business idea that can be started with no money perhaps you can start a Blog which is also is free) and make it about something you enjoy, then when you get enough people visiting your blog every week you can start charging for advertisers that tie in with your topic.  An example would be if you like to read you can start a blog for book reviews.  After you get interest going you can charge for advertising from local book stores, local and national publishing houses and that sort.  Or if you are interested in decorating on a budget you do the same thing would apply, but instead your advertisers may be, textile houses, and local furniture shops and if it was fashion then local dress shops and modeling agencies.\n\nNow if you arent interested in writing then I suggest that you go to a website like business owners idea cafe, check on their forum and go to "start ups" there you can read about other home business owners and also post a request for unique items (a lot of them hand make and design their own wares) you can work out a sort of consignment agreement where they send you photos of their products and you post them on your site and you split the profit.\n\nIf not, you can still use the consignment idea locally for friends and family, print up some flyers on your computer and post them advertising yourself as a consignment "shop".  Then you can either sell the things on ebay and take a percentage or have a day where your apartment/home becomes a sort of "flea market" and tag everything, move you furniture to another room, and have some tea and coffee available and let people browse and shop your items.  Then when you have a few dollars under your belt you can expand and rent a tabel or booth at local flea markets, since that is a way to get a lot more foot traffic with little to no advertising having to be done by you.\n\n"pretty in the city" is an example of a blog that I love, I read her books as well.\n\nFrom one single mom to another, good luck and feel free to email me if you have any other questions.
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If you are broke, then you need to find someone to put up the money for you. It is not easy - first you've got to have a really exciting idea that would work.\n\nIf you cannot find someone to loan you the money or invest with you in the business, then you can scale down your project at the level you can afford (e.g instead of dreaming of a McDonald's franchise, create an online business for $100) or be willing to really work hard and push your imagination to achieve your dreams. Go the slowly-but-surely route.\n\nThe following articles may give you some inspiration:\nStarting a Business with Little Cash http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol30/nocash.htm\nLow Cost Start Up Ideas http://www.entrepreneur.com/lowcostbusinesses
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Well, - first would be to clean up your English.. I think you might want to "propose" a business idea.. You know, good ideas are great - - we all have many.. however, putting them into practice is another thing - thus the expression 1% inspiration 99% perspiration.. Best advice is do some paperwork and investigation first - How much are drinks like yours selling for? How much will you have to pay in rent and for employees? How many drinks a day will you have to sell just to equal your expenses? Add at least another 15% for miscelaaneous expenses that you never considered. Do the math - if it works out really really well, then you might want to show your math to a business person - rather than just another idea.. ok?
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I don't know, but make sure you have your idea patented before you go showing people. If not, they'll say they're not interested, then turn around and make them.
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how about those creative ways of doing business and creating products sell a product to make money.  If these products don't sell then you can be as creative as you want, but you have to make something people want.  You need to sell something instead of just making things.\n\nYou need a refresher on how to run a business.  Produce then sell.  Not produce then produce then produce then run out of money.
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You may want to go and pitch your ideas where investors gather. Here are some places where angel investors come and those looking for funding can come and pitch their business plans. Be sure to have a strong business plan and describe what makes your business idea stand apart:\n\nAngel Capital Association http://www.angelcapitalassociation.org\nAngel's Forum http://www.angelsforum.com \nBand of Angels http://www.bandangels.com \nCommon Angels http://www.commonangels.com \nKeiretsu Forum http://www.k4forum.com \nLaunchpad Venture Group http://www.launchpadventuregroup.com\nNew World Angels http://www.newworldangels.com \nNew York Angels http://www.newyorkangels.com \nPrairie Angels http://www.prairieangels.org (charges $125 to submit idea)\nRobin Hood Ventures http://www.robinhoodventures.com (charges $250)
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When you talk of "invest" - there is an expected return. What can I get from sponsoring your child, other than a warm fuzzy feeling in my heart that I have supported someone. \n\nThis is the 3rd time or so that I have seen your question. Maybe this is not the right forum to seek sponsorship. I would suggest you create an auction listing in eBay asking for this sponsorship. The more heart-tugging your auction listing, the better.\n\nGood luck
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Best is to deal with people you know - I have a friend who tried this, and by the time the legal fees were done, the backstabbing etc, he really had nothing left for a profit.\n\nA lot of people ask family and friends for support - as in business - there are so many who are there for the power, not profit.\n\nIn business as well if they develop your patent - they can win the lawsuit simply on the grounds that you cannot afford the hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees - A lot of patents are blatantly and flagrantly stolen in this way - if you can't afford to defend your patent, the patent laws mean nothing to you... in fact your better off without a patent.\n\nOn the other hand - there may be a reputable company - but what is the risk... the more companies you show what you have too - the more chance of a problem.  Most will ask you to take a share in the profit, once the paperwork is signed...make sure there is a time limit on the development and marketing - a timeline, and a settlement agreed on in advance ( a few hundred thousand dollars) paid by the company if the time frame is not met, if they leave your patent on the shelf - what can you do if there is nothing in the contract - as this happens so often too... the promise of a market share - then they just sit on your technology.
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I am unsure where you should look for financinng or assistance, but please make sure that you and your friend don't get taken by some scumbag who tells you he's trying to help, then steals the idea.  I have heard that, that type of thing happens alot with people and patent companies and the like.  Just be careful who you trust, ESPECIALLY if you find them on the internet.\n\nMaybe you should look into the TV Program "American Inventor" website if they have one?  Just a thought though. Sorry I couldn't better assist you.\n\nGood Luck.
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Maybe you can get people power if you offer them a profit sharing plan.  First advertise your offer and invite people to a meeting.  Than make a great presentation of your idea and how it will benefit those who join.  Emphasize how their investment now will soon benefit them.
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On your own, just pitching ideas would be hard. You can, however, apply in a proper ad agency or media "hot shop" - ideas based agencies - etc. \n\nYet it seems to me that you first have to get to know the business. Raw ideas are worth nothing from people who are NOT in the industry. Your idea will be taken and implemented without even a thanks. This is because people already have all the ideas, no matter how unique we think our idea is, just searching the net with a few keywords will reveal someone's already at it. What people need is your ability to IMPLEMENT ideas. \n\nCan you do that? You can if you already have a reputation, a portfolio, and connections. There's is nothing with someone demanding that because the truth of the matter is that people with only ideas simply don't deliver, and no buyer can take the risk. \n\nIf you are passionate about ideas, and think you can do it on a consistent basis - rather than just come up with "better ways to make the ad i saw on TV" - you may have something going for you. It will take discipline and time, there is no short-cut in this business.\n\nFreelancing might be a good way to start. Internships are another. At any rate, build a protfolio. If you are already working and in a related business (added bonus), bounce ideas off other creative people in agencies and see if they are interested and want to buy your ideas. \n\nIf they think it's all steam and air, don't worry. You may be original and creative, just elsewhere. Keep believing, and focus on your strengths, not weaknesses. No one buys a weakness. Also check the link below. It's cynical but true.
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You may want to go and pitch your ideas where investors gather. I am, however, unsure if they will invest on someone from outside the United States \n\nHere are some places where angel investors come and those looking for funding can come and pitch their business plans. Be sure to have a strong business plan and describe what makes your business idea stand apart:\n\nAngel Capital Association http://www.angelcapitalassociation.org\nAngel's Forum http://www.angelsforum.com \nBand of Angels http://www.bandangels.com \nCommon Angels http://www.commonangels.com \nKeiretsu Forum http://www.k4forum.com \nLaunchpad Venture Group http://www.launchpadventuregroup.com\nNew World Angels http://www.newworldangels.com \nNew York Angels http://www.newyorkangels.com \nPrairie Angels http://www.prairieangels.org (charges $125 to submit idea)\nRobin Hood Ventures http://www.robinhoodventures.com (charges $250)
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You have to have the money to invest in it at the risk of not getting it back. But if it worked out it could make you wealthy.\n\nTo draw investors you'd have to do it on a small scale and show it's profitable then they would help.
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I believe start ups require a hobbie of yours that you think could be developed into some form of a money making idea be it is cutting grass for $5 or designing websites for people or fixing computers for people for a fee, whatever you think you could make moeny from. I know a guy at Uni that sells flowers to old peoples homes and other old people events his 19 he makes $500 a week, i think so long as you are moving forwards in your business its good, starting a business is never easy its a painful process of learning from your mistakes, and being able to get up when things go wrong totally and being able to getup and face the music, i do admire your courage to take the bull by the horns and start to think of business at your age 10years from now when you are more financially secure than your peers you will be greatful you got into business early the younger you are the more risks you can take (calculated risks that is) read rich dad poor dad Robert Kiyosaki good book helped me out, also remember to write down your ideas now no matter how small or big they may not be applicable now but definately when your financial situations improves you may revisit them in the future, first you need to write down your plan revisiting it as times goes by and changing your plan you need to find a mentor someone to tell you the truth about stuff and your ideas to keep you going and to add direction however ensure the idea is yours not your mentors whatever yu decide its your passion, get back to me.
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Nice to hear from a budding scientist. Today inventions and new ideas can fetch you great commercial returns. However to be the lead or even sole gainer of that idea it is wise to be able to Patent the product. There is a whole set of mechanism to get a patent. Please refer to it appropriately. \n\nNow one of the essentials of patenting is that it must a new, innovative and not an obvious idea. Also that product and idea must not be in public knowledge. So if you get the idea see if it is patentable. If so document properly and tread the patenting path cautiously.\n\nHowever if the patent is not emerging then develop the idea fully, keep you documents in place for apt time to be able to evangelise it. For dissipation of knowledge to others you could use the route of publishing in Scientific journals. The journal will depend on ur subject of work and you geographical location of work.\n\nIn case commercial exploitation is your vision then contact possible buyers or investors. These days there are a lot of angel investors who will see you through.\n\nThere are govt agencies too who take lead in motivating and building up ideas of budding scientists.\n\nHappy innovating and gaining commercial mileage.