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The Mom Inventors Handbook, How to Turn Your Great Idea into the Next Big Thing, Revised and Expanded 2nd Ed

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As featured on The Today Show

The definitive guide for aspiring product entrepreneurs – packed with important new resources

Written specifically for people seeking to turn their ideas into marketable products, this new edition of The Mom Inventors Handbook takes you step by step through the process, covering the latest, most innovative ways to create, fund, manufacture, and successfully sell products on a wide scale.

A great deal has changed since the original publication in 2005. This edition covers everything novice entrepreneurs need to succeed in today's business landscape. New materials include:

  • Detailed steps on prototyping, manufacturing, and safety
  • Updated information on patents and trademarks
  • New chapter covering crowdfunding, microloans, peer-to-peer loans, SBA loans, and angel investors
  • New chapter on creative, alternative sales channels, including Groupon, Living Social, QVC Sprouts, Zulily
  • In-depth coverage of video marketing and DIY Public Relations
  • Simple steps for licensing
  • "I am asked every day for advice about how to get products onto the shelves of our clubs. The answer to this question is in your hands." — from the foreword by Julie Martin-Allen, Senior Director of Showcase Events, Sam's Club

    "We could not have done this without The Mom Inventors Handbook . . . our 'business bible.'" — Lisa Hoskins-Holmes and Karen Wildman, creators of The Bheestie Bag

    "I'm not a mom—or a woman—but I used The Mom Inventors Handbook to bring my [product] to market, and it won Best New Product awards at our first two national tradeshows!" — Tony Deitch, creator of Sasquatch! Pet Beds

    "I used The Mom Inventors Handbook at the beginning of my journey. My product was selected as one of the winning products on the TV Show Shark Tank and is now distributed internationally." — Tiffany Krumins, creator of Ava the Elephant

    "When I had the idea for Carry-Her Doll Carriers and found The Mom Inventors Handbook, I couldn't put it down! I'm on track to sell 85,000 units this year with my new placements in Toys "R" Us, FAO Schwartz, and Walmart!" — Roberta Wagner, creator of Carry-Her Doll Carriers


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    Publisher: McGraw Hill LLC Edition: 2

    Kindle Book

    • Release date: April 11, 2014

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    • ISBN: 9780071822886
    • Release date: April 11, 2014

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    • ISBN: 9780071822886
    • File size: 7234 KB
    • Release date: April 11, 2014

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    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
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    Languages

    English

    As featured on The Today Show

    The definitive guide for aspiring product entrepreneurs – packed with important new resources

    Written specifically for people seeking to turn their ideas into marketable products, this new edition of The Mom Inventors Handbook takes you step by step through the process, covering the latest, most innovative ways to create, fund, manufacture, and successfully sell products on a wide scale.

    A great deal has changed since the original publication in 2005. This edition covers everything novice entrepreneurs need to succeed in today's business landscape. New materials include:

  • Detailed steps on prototyping, manufacturing, and safety
  • Updated information on patents and trademarks
  • New chapter covering crowdfunding, microloans, peer-to-peer loans, SBA loans, and angel investors
  • New chapter on creative, alternative sales channels, including Groupon, Living Social, QVC Sprouts, Zulily
  • In-depth coverage of video marketing and DIY Public Relations
  • Simple steps for licensing
  • "I am asked every day for advice about how to get products onto the shelves of our clubs. The answer to this question is in your hands." — from the foreword by Julie Martin-Allen, Senior Director of Showcase Events, Sam's Club

    "We could not have done this without The Mom Inventors Handbook . . . our 'business bible.'" — Lisa Hoskins-Holmes and Karen Wildman, creators of The Bheestie Bag

    "I'm not a mom—or a woman—but I used The Mom Inventors Handbook to bring my [product] to market, and it won Best New Product awards at our first two national tradeshows!" — Tony Deitch, creator of Sasquatch! Pet Beds

    "I used The Mom Inventors Handbook at the beginning of my journey. My product was selected as one of the winning products on the TV Show Shark Tank and is now distributed internationally." — Tiffany Krumins, creator of Ava the Elephant

    "When I had the idea for Carry-Her Doll Carriers and found The Mom Inventors Handbook, I couldn't put it down! I'm on track to sell 85,000 units this year with my new placements in Toys "R" Us, FAO Schwartz, and Walmart!" — Roberta Wagner, creator of Carry-Her Doll Carriers


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