More From Don Debelak
Starting a Business
Teaming Up for Success
Get your product into the hands of consumers by forming alliances with the right people.
Starting a Business
Beam Me Up
Companies that can help you get your product onto direct-response TV stations and into retail stores
Finance
Developing a Great Business Model
Determine whether your business will succeed by evaluating these six aspects.
Put a Lid on It!
An infomercial for this inventor's snappy new food containers helped her seal the deal with a large retailer.
Doctor's Orders
Getting the FDA to give your medical invention the thumbs up can be a challenge, so follow this prescription for approval.
Bright Idea: Product Launch Success Story
This entrepreneur knew her mood-enhancing light bulbs would sell, but she had to convince retailers. How she did it.
In the Mood
Warm retailers up to your new product, even if it's in a category all its own.
If You Build It...
Will they come? If you think your invention could be the foundation for a business, here's how to make the leap.
Your Product at Wal-Mart?
This independent inventor got her product noticed by major retailers and won big. Here's how she did it.
Join Hands
Pair an inventor's idea with your business know-how, and get ready for success.
Launch Your Invention as a Joint Venture
Two heads are better than one, so why not use a joint venture to get your invention off the ground?
Inventive Partnership
You've got the brains, but you need a product with brawn. Try pairing an inventor's idea with your biz know-how.