My mom just called with a GREAT idea for a girls' boutique item. I really think this idea could fly, but we don't know the first thing about finding someone who can make it (Mom's working on a rough prototype right now), or help fund it, or anything. Does anyone out there know anything about starting a new product line? We need a plastic manufacturer, and although Mom & Dad can fund it pretty much themselves, it would be nice to have some help with getting the item made & onto some place like QVC. Any suggestions?
The Chamber of Commerce has a volunteer group called SCORE. They are retired business men and women who help you get an idea off and running.
You need to go the the US Trademark website.
The first thing I would do is check to see if there is a patent--if not--get O.!
This is a good resource.
They help a lot of Mom "inventors."
It is legit.
There is a business group that is all about moms starting businesses... can't think of their name right now but Google it. I believe MOM is in the name.
I believe they have the ability to help new companies w/ the needs you've expressed. I'm sure they take a % of the profits... but worth it if you can get your product to market w/out having to re-invent the wheel. Good luck!
