Entrepreneur magazine

the long version

In this book, you'll learn what every inventor and entrepreneur needs to know about manufacturing techniques, product design, distribution channels, patents, licensing, and cash flow. You'll also discover how to handle some very tricky issues that are crucial to your success, including knowing when your product is market ready, creating a step-by-step product-to-market strategy, adjusting your strategy to changing market conditions, finding financial help from investors, manufacturers, and distributors, and having manufacturers pay development costs prior to licensing.