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    Math help : Confused with how to calculate break-even costs

    I look at both gross and net. gross profit tells me if there is basic value in the product/ business as this relates the cost the customer is prepared to pay to basic cost of the service/product. Net profit takes into all the other costs and therefore tells me if business model is working. By...
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    Can i copy an idea that will be on Kickstarter but not yet on the market ?

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    Have you though about offering your services to the inventor? They might well need something to help with the marketing/ business / distribution etc.
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    New product idea

    IDEA 
    Depending on the size I would suggest design it using google sketch-up and then get it 3d printed via an on line marketing place such as 3D hub. it might not have the correct material characteristics but can be a cost effective way to get a physical product made. Considering the application area...
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    Lost Entrepreneur Looking To Start Again

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    Hi Nick, Welcome to the forum - sounds like you have you have a handle on 99% of this. Not least if investors have given you a big chunk of cash they obviously believe in you and your plan. There are a few on the site, incl my self, in the general Basingstoke area.
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    Hello!

    INTRO 
    Hi, Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you have taken the first important steps. All the best- another Brit.
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    New UK member

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    We are currently talking about a July meetup. Last time we met in Birmingham as it was a reasonably central location.
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    New UK member

    INTRO 
    We normally talk each Thursday at 8pm, though it changes depending on availability. I will check the Skype group name and send it over.
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    New UK member

    INTRO 
    Welcome. There are a quite few Brits lurking on here. A few of us met up last year and now have weekly(ish) skype calls. Feel free to join.
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    At the beginning

    INTRO 
    Hello and welcome to the forum. Your background gives you a great platform on which to build a future.
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    Calling all Materials Experts

    If I understand the spec correctly then either side of the material will have different properties. Try adding "Laminate" with some of the word phrases offered above- as it is often used if multiple layers of sheet material are combined. also have a look at fabric laminated neoprene
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    Bunch of Ideas But Don't Know How To Realize Them

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    At this stage make sure that you are 100% comfortable with the product concept and associated business plan; try and be as critical as you can and review it from lots of different angles. If you are still confident that you have a good product then develop an idea of how much money you need to...
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    Bunch of Ideas But Don't Know How To Realize Them

    IDEA 
    Prototyping is relativity straightforward these days. You only really need a little, money a PC and time. Sketchup up is great piece of software for designing physical products. You can also download the objects as an .stl file. This means you can then get them 3d printed through a resource such...
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    OM from Italy

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    Welcome, you are defined about what you do, not your age.
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    Hello, Ben from London here.

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    Hi Ben, welcome the the forum.
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    Bringing Product/Idea to Market with No Capital...???

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    There is no shortage of good ideas out there. The difference between an ideal and a product or business is the process in between; prototyping, validation, refining, marketing, selling etc. Unless you have a protected validated idea the value to third party might not be great. I suggest you work...
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    Hi from Cape Town, South Africa !!

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    I am based in the UK. Unfortunately large parts of the manufacturing/engineering industries in the UK have been hit hard over the years. Which in part why I have engaged with the this forum. I have just had a look online and you are certain in the field at the right time a lot of opportunities.
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    Hi from Cape Town, South Africa !!

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    Hi Paul, Currently I am the director of an engineering company; my background is in metallurgy. In this position I have visited a number of the main Steel plants in SA over the years. One of my principle responsibilities has been product development. As an engineering I was always reluctant to...
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    Hi from Cape Town, South Africa !!

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    Welcome to the forum. Distributors is the common approach and one I am familiar with- we tend to find these at trade shows. The problem with distributors is that you are reliant on the skills/contacts and your product will be in competition with other products for the customer money. I can't...
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    That Was Fast

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    Welcome.
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    Resources for Physical Product Development and Design that People Want?

    I have been through a very similar experience. Part of my problem was that I was particularly critical of my own ideals and very positive about others peoples ideals. However, now I have got past that mind set I feel I have a more balanced view. However, this has shown that the product is only...

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