It is probably safe to say that there are as many successful approaches to business development and product development as there are successful businesses and products on the market.  Beyond that, because our primary expertise is in patent and intellectual property law, we limit ourselves to guiding our clients to potential resources that might be able assist you with developing your business and product.

As you seek assistance, beware that there a number of unscrupulous Invention Promoters (a.k.a. Invention Marketers, Invention Brokers, etc.) that are generally known for high-pressure sales techniques, misrepresentations, and even fraud.  Read our and other's cautions before proceeding with anyone who seems to fit this description.

Although we don't vouch for them or their advice, here are links to several potentially valuable resources:

• "From Concept to Consumer: How to Turn Ideas Into Money" by Phil Baker; ISBN-13 978-0137137473; 2008.

• "The Mom Inventors Handbook: How to Turn Your Great Idea into the Next Big Thing" by Tamara Monosoff; ISBN-13: 978-0071458993; 2005.

• "Do You Matter? How Great Design Will Make People Love Your Company" by Robert Brunner; ISBN-13: 978-0137142446; 2008.

• "Raising Venture Capital for the Serious Entrepreneur" by Dermot Berkery; ISBN-13: 978-0071496025; 2007.

• "Engineering Your Start-Up: A Guide for the High-Tech Entrepreneur" by James A. Swanson; ISBN-13: 978-1888577914; 2003.