Very new, creative idea

[jdennell92]

Okay, so i have an idea which i think could really break in to a market which has not yet been disturbed, personally i believe it is a top idea, and people i have mentioed this to feel the same. I am just now 100% sure on how to get this idea marketed? Or who to ask/ see about the idea. It isn't a business but is a product.

 

[MotivateChange]

hi there

Can you give us an indication as to what the product is, and then maybe we can help.

 

[jdennell92]

It is in the breakfast product line

 

[MotivateChange]

ok, is it something that you could consider marketing to an existing breakfast product supplier as they will already have distribution channels?

 

[jdennell92]

yes it is definately

 

[cjd]

Or who to ask/ see about the idea.

Nobody. You find the cash, patent and prototype it. Then you decide whether to build a business around it or try to license it.

 

[jdennell92]

Nobody. You find the cash, patent and prototype it. Then you decide whether to build a business around it or try to license it.

And how can i go about getting a patent, and how much would it cost? In addition, where can i get a prototype made?

 

[MotivateChange]

Then patent it would be my advice and then decide if you want to try and distribute yourself, or speak to an existing company which would probably be easier. Sorry I can't be more specific but unless we know exactly what it is it is very difficult.

 

[Scott-Copywriter]

And how can i go about getting a patent, and how much would it cost? In addition, where can i get a prototype made?

You need to use Google to start doing some research, otherwise you'll be asking an awful lot of questions here. You'll be able to find all the information you need on patents just with a quick search.

 

[jdennell92]

Then patent it would be my advice and then decide if you want to try and distribute yourself, or speak to an existing company which would probably be easier. Sorry I can't be more specific but unless we know exactly what it is it is very difficult.

How would i go about speaking to an existing company? As it would most likely be a large distributor for the product i am considering, who would i get in contact with of that business to try sell my idea to?

 

[ethical PR]

www.businesslink.gov.uk

Try this website lots of useful advice and you can also talk to a business adviser for more detailed advice on the specifics of your situation.

As Scott mention lots of useful advice on the web on patenting, protypes etc

People have said quality of advisers can vary

 

[cjd]

I wish schools would tell people that ideas are ten a penny and that pennies don't buy anything.

You're asking a bunch of naive questions - do some research and work out how you can get your hands on £5-10k Then ask specifics.

 

[jdennell92]

I wish schools would tell people that ideas are ten a penny and that pennies don't buy anything.

You're asking a bunch of naive questions - do some research and work out how you can get your hands on £5-10k Then ask specifics.

If you look after your pennies, the pounds will look after themselves, were you taught that?

 

[cjd]

If you look after your pennies, the pounds will look after themselves, were you taught that?

Yep, and that many a mickle makes a muckle and also that a red sky at night is a shepherd's delight. All boll0cks of course but it takes all sorts to make a pigs ear out of a silk purse,

 

[garyk]

It is in the breakfast product line

Its a ready made full english? Eggs Sausage Bacon, Beans (or your choice of tomatoes) all handily packaged in a single carton?

Only playing with ya, good luck with it!

 

[jdennell92]

Its a ready made full english? Eggs Sausage Bacon, Beans (or your choice of tomatoes) all handily packaged in a single carton?

Only playing with ya, good luck with it!

nope, but on a serious note, that would be pretty handy