The Product Startup: Product development for small business
by Filip Valica - Product Design Engineer
June 20, 2017 4:00 pm
Hear how inventors. entrepreneurs and Shark Tank winners created physical products and launched small businesses. Get advice from industry experts on maximizing your budget and working efficiently. Take Amazon private label or e-commerce businesses to the next step. See how successful founders manage prototyping, product design, manufacturing, marketing, selling, and shipping. By learning the process step-by-step, it’s easier for you to decide when, and where, to get the help you need. For show notes visit theproductstartup.com. This episode is based on the following article: 6 Methods To Generate New Product Ideas and And Kick-Start Your Creativity Many people assume that they aren’t good at coming up with new or creative ideas. They say, “I’m not a creative person” or “I wish I had thought of that!” With the right focus, method, and tools, you can train yourself to think creatively. I’ve used these step-by-step techniques to brainstorm new product ideas and features. If you have a product idea, put these methods to work in other stages of the development process. Think of new markets and applications, packaging details, or ways of advertising your product. In this episode, we learn about Your Creative Muscle With practice, anyone can think of great ideas Creativity grows and becomes easier to turn on and off as we use it When brainstorming ideas, quantity is better than quality Recognize when you need a break Generate New Ideas By Look Inward Get Out of Your Head 6-3-5 Brainstorming SCAMPER “This” for “That” Watch Trends Links and resources mentioned in this episode Full Notes: 6 Methods To Generate New Product Ideas and And Kick-Start Your Creativity Listener Ad Bekla Torch
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