I would then recruit a graphic artist to design your marketing materials. If you had applied for a patent already, then I assume that you already have a lawyer.
The book I recommended mentioned that Angels might be hard to find. However, there are tips in there in how to find them in your area.
I'm all for delegating work out to others that have skills in areas in which I am weak. So, maybe you can hire a business manager instead of taking on a partner.
Take some serious quick action. WIndows of opportunity do not remain open forever. Get whatever help you need ASAP to get this funded and to market.
I would recommend reading a book that I am currently trying to finish myself:
The Portable MBA in Entrepreneurship by Bygrave and Zacharakis
Some advise to provide:
1. You'll need to get funding. If not Angel investors, then find a way to get cash (part-time job?)
2. In order to get funding, you WILL need a business plan. There are tons of books and resources that can help you draft a great concise business plan to help convince the Angels or VC to invest in your invention.
Also, the business plan will help you plan out if the product will be profitable and also plans for growth.
Because you seem to articulate that you are "up against a brick wall", unsure what to do next, I would advise you to invest your time now into writing this plan.
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I would then recruit a graphic artist to design your marketing materials. If you had applied for a patent already, then I assume that you already have a lawyer.
The book I recommended mentioned that Angels might be hard to find. However, there are tips in there in how to find them in your area.
I'm all for delegating work out to others that have skills in areas in which I am weak. So, maybe you can hire a business manager instead of taking on a partner.
Take some serious quick action. WIndows of opportunity do not remain open forever. Get whatever help you need ASAP to get this funded and to market.
I wasn't trying to sound nasty, btw.
Just trying to wish luck.
I would recommend reading a book that I am currently trying to finish myself:
The Portable MBA in Entrepreneurship by Bygrave and Zacharakis
Some advise to provide:
1. You'll need to get funding. If not Angel investors, then find a way to get cash (part-time job?)
2. In order to get funding, you WILL need a business plan. There are tons of books and resources that can help you draft a great concise business plan to help convince the Angels or VC to invest in your invention.
Also, the business plan will help you plan out if the product will be profitable and also plans for growth.
Because you seem to articulate that you are "up against a brick wall", unsure what to do next, I would advise you to invest your time now into writing this plan.
Best of luck to you, pal!