Ie. If I have an idea for a food company to sell, how should I go about selling that to them? How do I make myself appear reputable without them stealing my idea? Please go into detail. Thank you.
2007-02-05 10:34:49 · 2 answers · asked by Dase 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* From Kitchen to Market: Selling Your Gourmet Food Specialty by Stephen Hall
* New Product Launch: 10 Proven Strategies by Joan Schneider, Jeanne Yocum
* Winning at New Products: Accelerating the Process from Idea to Launch by Robert G. Cooper
* Launch It!: How to Turn Good Ideas Into Great Products That Sell by Molly Miller-Davidson
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2007-02-06 03:30:05 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make at least one of the product, called a prototype. Using it, you can actually show what you are talking about. Anyone can have a conceptual idea. But, going from an idea to paper to demonstration for purposes of selling is a great leap.
2007-02-05 18:39:42 · answer #2 · answered by The Cythian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋