I have an idea that can be really huge globally. The problem is, my idea still needs an on going research in order to make it perfect. It needs huge capital to realise it. My idea will be operating in food and beverages industry. Do you guys have ideas what I should do??
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From the article "How to Protect Your Idea or Intellectual Property" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol81/protectidea.htm here are some steps you need to take:\n\n1. Consult a patent lawyer and check if your idea can be patented. \n2. Keep extensive records tracking the development of your idea.\n3. Conduct an extensive research to find out if there are similar patents. \n4. Document where, how and to whom you showed your idea.\n5. Do your own market research if your idea is marketable\n6. Explore the possibility of developing the product yourself, or licensing someone else to make the product for you. \n\nTo bring your idea to market, you may want to read "How to Get Your Consumer Invention to Market" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/012006/invention.htm \n\nGood luck
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First thing you need to do is put an "executive summary" of or your idea (or a more detailed "business plan") together.   It doesn't have to be anything crazy but it should cover the following topics:\n\n1) A general overview of the idea.  Basically, explain the business and describe why you think it is a good idea.  Include as much third party supporting evidence as possible.  You want to show that you (or your group) are not the only one who thinks this is a good idea.\n\n2) Backgrounds/Resumes of those involved.   Investors are investing in the people behind the idea as much as they are looking to invest in the idea itself.\n\n3) Planned Marketing Strategies (How are you going to attract customers?)\n\n4) Operation Summary.  Detail how you plan to operate your business.  \n\n5) How much are you willing to give up to someone who is willing to lend financial backing?  This can be a percentage of ownership in the company, interest on a more traditional loan, a revenue share opportunity, or any combination.\n\n6) Financial Projections (What are your start up costs? What will your monthly expenses be? Are you going to lease or buy equipment? How much revenue will you generate? etc).\n\nNow that you have your idea on paper, you can start looking for investors.  (Well, even if you have all the answers in your head, you can start talking to people.  But, at some point, they will more than likely want all of the above written out.)\n\nIn this case, I'd start talking to friends and family about the business.  You never know who might be interested.  Also, check with your local small business administration.  They can point you in the right direction regarding local investors.
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yes, as a matter of fact, I've been looking into starting a business with my sister, fashion jewelry, purses, ceramic art from various cultures.  The idea is there, but the actual initial step as to how...is the problem, lack of guidance...I'm interested in any info you have to offer...thanks. \n\ncontact me at cnas_dsgns at yahoo
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Aside from the SBA, conventional loans and venture capitalists, try angel networks. It sounds like you haven't even done preliminary research...you need to do your homework on grants and things, as well.
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It is very, very unlikely that any venture capitalist would be interested in funding your new business, since they generally invest millions of dollars in existing businesses run by experienced managers that are likely to grow very rapidly. You may find it easier to look for "angel investors", who are wealthy individuals who invest smaller amounts in early stage companies.\n\nFor whatever it's worth, the link below is to the Hong Kong Venture Capital Association. Good luck!
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What you might want to do is look into becoming a consultant. That way you could apply your expertise to interesting (and, probably more importantly for you, it seems) ever changing projects as a way of keeping things fresh. Also, it may quench your entrepreneurial thirst since, although it's not running your own business per se, it's something that has the potential to call on similar thought processes. \n\nOr, you could perhaps keep things the same with work, and tweak things in your outside life so that maybe you could feel more fulfilled that way. I say that because your work IS stable and challenging in it's own right, so it may be worth holding on to. The outside thing might be looking for a way to help out - like Habitat for Humanity on weekends, or serving as a mentor to a nearby female engineering student. Or even teaching part time. One of my professors works for Boeing by day and lectures on composites two nights a week. We like that he has real-world stories to share about things he's just run into at work, etc. etc. \n\nAt the end of the day, you're going to have to make your own decision, of course, but I know that sometimes the hardest part of making a decision can be finding thought paths that you'd not normal wander down on your own. Similar thoughts lead to similar conclusions so it's good that you came here to try and find something different. Also though, you might want to think about what you enjoy doing outside of work (hobbies) and talk to people who do that professionally then think of ways to incorporate your skill set and your interest in this, that, or the other to produce something that you could start a business in. That's me directly addressing the entrepreneurial thing :o). Or, said simply... Ben and Jerry have a business because they like ice cream. Though I can't say for sure, I'm almost certain things didn't happen like this: \n\nBen to Jerry - "I'd like to start a business, what should I do?"\n"I don't know Ben.... how about selling tires?"\n"I don't know Jerry, that doesn't seem terribly interesting." \n\n*giggle*\n\n\nAnyway, I hope you find your way - one engineering female to another.
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How about... reading, learning what other successful people have done. Planning,\nthen taking action the biggest  challenge for me is a backer.. Know anyone with money to start a company? Or, back my invention? For real not just tv stuff.\nRisk, it's fun I'd love to take it one step further.Why stop at a million?  It's a good place to start I guess.
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I want to invent a machine that makes people young forever. \nWith my registered patent, I don't think I would have a hard time to market it.\nThe problem is I can't be young forever to invent that machine.
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A lot of people have cool ideas. Very few people do something about converting an idea into reality. How easy it is to get his idea into reality depends what it involves. Is it something you can build/do yourself or something which needs 5 years of full time research and lots of expensive apparatus to do? Without knowing anything about the idea we have no way of saying go to this or that person. Would he have to talk to an engineer, a physicist, a farmer or a doctor...\nLook up the researchers of the closest university. Find from their research interest which one would be suitable to contact. Either phone or e-mail providing sufficient information for them to judge the merit of the idea and how realistic it would be to realize.
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Brainstorm.  Don't throw out any ideas, no matter how outrageous they sound.  Eventually, one solution will solve your problem.
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Good. I am intretsted to do joint venture with you, \n\nI am running a software development firm here , www.moonmicrosystem.com\n\nI want to expand, my company need finanshial support. \n\nthank you
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get an industrial patent first thing.  It doesn't cost as much and will protect you from taking your idea somewhere and having it stolen.   My husband has patented many items but learned after his first one was stolen from a company in Toronto
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Heres the thing. I always thought this was cheesy, but it really works. If you had a billion dollers, what would you do all day, or with your free time. would you golf? would yoou grow things? What would you do. Now really think about it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOK now what ever you said you wanted to do, that is what you should pursue, because that is what makes you happy. I sya if you have the money to make the maney doing what you want, then do it.
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Think of all your interests & ask yourself if any of those could be expanded into a business. Just keep in mind...what's your expertise? What are your interests? What could you imagine yourself doing?\n\nThen, once you have some ideas, research, research, research. Check out the competition -- their business practices, pricing, customer service, etc. And also think about what you could offer to set yourself apart from these other companies.\n\nCheck the sources for some handy sites.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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I suggest you first prepare a business plan and thoroughly think through your concept. Clearly describe what makes your business idea stand apart and why this restaurant chain will be successful. For samples of restaurant business plans, you can check out:\n\nhttp://www.bplans.com/spv/3259/index.cfm?affiliate=pas\nhttp://www.bplans.com/spv/3228/index.cfm?affiliate=pas\n\nThen 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. \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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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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Unfortunately, ideas cannot be protected through any form of intellectual property, so ideas alone are not likely to result in you being able to turn them into cash.  Many people will have great ideas, but will not be able to put that idea into a package appropriate for a patent because there is no invention, only a concept. To be sure, the idea is the all critical first step in the invention process. After you come up with the idea or concept you now need to put together a game plan on how to carry that idea through. The idea and game plan together form what the law calls conception. Conception is an important concept in patent law because in the United States it is the first person to invent that will ultimately receive the exclusive rights on an invention. That being said, it is critical that once you conceive (idea + game plan) you will need to be diligent and not let any grass grow under your feet as you move forward toward defining and experimenting with your invention.\n\nIf you can define your idea in concrete terms you may well have more than an idea, you may indeed have an invention.  If you do have an invention and you are interested in trying to capitalize on the invention you should consider filing some kind of patent application.  Once you have a patent application on file you have locked in your rights with respect to the invention, provided you do not abandon the invention.  Once an application is filed you have an asset that others might be interested in acquiring or licensing, depending upon the invention of course.  \n\nMany people will also start with a patent search to determine if the invention is truly new and worth the investment of time and money.  You can either hire someone to do the search for you, or you can search yourself.  Even if you are going to try and hire someone doing a preliminary search yourself online is a wise move.  If you can find something yourself there is no need to incur the expense of a professional search.\n\nWhatever you do, stay away from invention submission companies.  I have never seen an invention submission company that has satisfied customers.