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

Small Business Introduction: Basic Steps in the Product Development Process

How to Obtain a UPC (Barcode) For Your New Product

Top U.S. Microcosm Cities to Test Market a National Product

How to Obtain a UPC (Barcode) For Your New Product

Upgraded Google Patents Search Tool Goes Far Beyond Searching Patents

Small Business Introduction: Basic Steps in the Product Development Process

Basic steps in the product development process.

Top U.S. Microcosm Cities to Test Market a National Product

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How Finding a Manufacturer in the USA Helped Studio Neat’s Cosmonaut Blast Off

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Kickstarter Passes $1 Billion in Pledges With Epic Announcement

Yesterday, the crowd-funding platform crossed the $1 billion in pledges mark in animated infographic style.

How an Illinois Corn Processor Succeeded by Zigging While Others Zagged

The story of Clarkson Grain provides a perfect example of how listening to customers can help you hear their challenges, and inspire you to find niche solutions that could grow into big opportunities.

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7 Ingredients to Cook up a Successful Kickstarter Project

Kickstarter Passes Milestones in Projects and Funding

Kickstarter’s gotten a great start, passing two huge milestones in the past week.