How-To
Product Development
News, information, ideas and how-tos about the process of product development from concept to research to manufacturing to release into the marketplace.
Featured Resources for Product Development
Guide
Small Business Introduction: Basic Steps in the Product Development Process
Basic steps in the product development process.
Explainer
Top U.S. Microcosm Cities to Test Market a National Product
Knowing what cities best serve as a microcosm of the American population as a whole can help a business test market a new product intended for a national audience
How It Helps UsTools
How Finding a Manufacturer in the USA Helped Studio Neat’s Cosmonaut Blast Off
Looking for a U.S. manufacturer helped to lead the Kickstarter superstar owners of Studio Neat to Brookings, South Dakota’s Premier Source to help turn their concept into a finished product.
Trend
The Owners of These Creative Bicycle Businesses are Pedaling to Success
Where most of just think of transportation or recreation when seeing a bicycle, these creative business owners saw an opportunity to wheel their way to success.
7 Ingredients to Cook up a Successful Kickstarter Project
Only 52% of Kickstarter projects succeed in reaching their goal. Here are some ingredients you’ll need in a recipe for your project’s success.
Kickstarter Passes Milestones in Projects and Funding
Kickstarter’s gotten a great start, passing two huge milestones in the past week.