The business of inventing -- What makes a successful entrepreneur? -- Finding the spark -- Getting funding -- Developing your idea -- Researching your market -- Improving the design -- Getting legal protection -- Developing your financial plan -- Building a team -- Leading from the front -- Developing your marketing plan -- Getting known -- Off with a bang! -- Tracking sales and distribution -- Turning problems into gains -- So what's next?
Summary
"Students interested in technology learn what it takes to become young entrepreneurs in the industry. Successful inventors of gadgets are spotlighted, and instructions are given to jumpstart ideas and business plans. Questions throughout the book challenge critical thinking"--Provided by publisher.