If i had an idea for a product, how would i go about getting that product in stores, even though i have no $$$
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Find a potential investor
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It sounds like you created a new product and you're getting ready to put it on the market. That's great! Here are some steps to consider assuming you have completed the patent process:\n\n1. Create initial prototype in order to check if it works\n2. Prepare a non disclosure form to protect your invention before it hits the market when you show it to prospective investors or dealers or marketing partners\n3. Analyze costs to produce\n4. Evaluate the benefits and features of your product as this will shape your marketing strategy\n5. Get a professional prototype that you will show to prospective retail buyers\n6. Apply for provisional patent\n7. If you want to license the product to a manufacturer, find a licensing agent in your industry (Typically, an inventor can expect to receive royalties of between 3 to 7 percent of net sales)\n8. If you decide to manufacture and market the product yourself, you stand to profit more but will require greater capital
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Try to get a part-time job in a bakery!  That would be a great way to get a 'behind the scenes' look at how the business really works!\n\nYou could also make a few great samples and take them to local bakerys or food stores ... if they like them, you might be able to convince them to buy your product for resale. \n\nIf you can get your products on a few store shelves, make sure your name and contact information is on the wrapping or box, so maybe next time, the customer contacts YOU directly.\n\ngood luck!
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its all about ebay,  go to the .99 cent store and see what you can sell for some ideas.  You can sell some items from the .99 store for 5 bucks.  Just an idea of what to sell, but ebay is a great way to make money
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are you sure you want to? you do know that you can't make any money off of that and its a struggle to just break even, right? i guess you just wanna do it to support your local scene and that is a noble cause. first you need to find a location. then get the phone #'s of the distributors of the brands that you would like to carry. buy all that sh*t wholesale, set it up in your shop and sell it for profit. it's pretty much how any business is run accept its more part of a community that you don't wanna p#ss off (cause if you do, skaters will retaliate) and it helps your local scene immensely. it also means that as the owner of said shop, you will have acess to all product in your shop at all times but don't be surprised if you find yourself living the ramen life
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have you tried ebay yet?\n\nHow about local craft fairs?\n\nand online "mall"?\n\nDo you have the money to attend a trade show?\n\nApproach local businesses and askif they would let you leave your merchandise there on consignment?\n\non your own website? don't have cash, you can get a free one, there are a lot out there one is listed below.\n\nGood Luck
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First off it would take lots of money do you have that??  Will your product sell from a little boutique.  You need to write up a proposition and get it to a loan officer or someone that is more qualified.  This little place might be two minutes from disaster.  Don't loose lots of money.  I wish you the best.
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Type out your ideas in detail, and send them to yourself and don't open it. That is the poor man patent. Then send in a diffrent copy of your ideas to staples, after u recieved your own copy back.\n\nAlthough if your ideas are really something you can go the more convesntional route start your own business, contact the SBA on line or at a local office, tell them about it and they can help you, by showing you how to get funding for your idea. You can also use score. They are both organizations that help people start businesses.
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You pay for it online or buy new in the store! Online they send you a renewal code that you enter on your product in subscription area!\nGo below for more help!
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There is a great place to go where they make it easy on you.  Look below for their link.  There is a phone number you can call for for info on how to get started. YOu get a retailer discount and a bulk discount.
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first you have to have a product
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You could auction in on eBay.  Set a reserve amount (the least you are willing to accept as a bid).  If no one bids that much, you don't sell it.  Then you could offer it direct to see if you can do better.  Millions of people shop on eBay, though, so I would try there first.
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How about buying the product instead of stealing it?
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Get involved in a direct sales business like creative memories or Stampin UP, they both are creative outlets and just about everyone scrapbooks. I have been selling StampinUp now for a year and I love it. You make 20% of your sales and you get to have a great time being creative.\n\nThere are other companies, like Avon, Pamered Chef, Party Lite, etc... that you can get involved with as well.\n\nlet me know if you have any questions...\n\nlissa7903@yahoo.com
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go to your local dollar store
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Stop worring about yourself~\nGet the money signs out of your eyes.\n\nI would want you to give me ideas on the best way to sell the product. Before I would spend that kind of money on anything.\n\nMake it sound like its worth spending $4500 on things
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Call the local  distributor , they will put a free machine in your store if you stock it with their products.