I have a revolutionary car idea! How do i propose it to a major company?
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sounds like you want to add on to an existing patent from the aviation industry. that can be done, it is however pretty difficult for the little guy to deal with the big companies. if you can find a good quality patent attorney and a business attorney that would be a start. you will also need big dollars to start.\n\ni have seen some great inventions go nowhere because industry needs a cost benefit analysis that proves to them that they will make incredible profits from your idea. \n\nsome guy invented a tail light that pulsed with the application of the brakes and varied based upon the speed of deacceleration. awesome product used on motorcycles and it was also tested in taxicabs. he could not interest the automakers. it would be saving lives and accidents today.
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ignore all the negativity - people like that will never make it...\n\nive got one idea that is not definite but could be worth looking into\n\na) find a house worth $100, 000 eg, three bed, car park, garage, etc. im from uk so i have no idea about US prices\nb) buy one in that area or roundabouts - can even do the project in another state or country that was vandalised, burnt out, or something - hopefully u pay about $30,000\nc) fix it up with all mod cons and everything - canclulate how much this will cost and save another 5% for unexpected costs\nd) sell it once u have finished\ne) very vague and basic but you get the idea...?
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You don't need a web site.\n\nMake a long list of ideas that you want your company to carry out.  For example, maybe excellence, cars, automobiles, service, etc.\n\nPick the one syllable from one word and another syllable from another word.  For example, maybe excellecars or excelleserv.  (you can do better with a little thought)
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The first step is to evaluate your business concept and to determine to the best extent you can whether the concept will actually work in the real world. Many people have brilliant concepts, but many of these concepts fail. By doing preliminary research beforehand, you can minimize your risk and increase your chances for success.\n\nFrom the article "Evaluating Business Ideas and Products" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol13/evaluate.htm here are 12 questions to ask to help you identify a winning business idea:\n\n1. Does it satisfy or create a market need?\n2. Will the product maintain market appeal?\n3. How unique is your product?\n4. How useful is your product? \n5. How much competition exists?\n6. Have you priced your product competitively? \n7. What is the level of difficulty in the creation or implementation of the product?\n8. What are the growth possibilities?\n9. Can I get backend sales?\n10. Is the product safe?\n11. Can my product be promoted with strong advertising copy? \n12. Will you be left with an inventory?\n\nThen you can:\n\n1. Prepare your business plan to help you flesh out the concept more. Part of the process includes making estimates of the startup expenses you will need, cashflow you will need, and other resources you need to make your concept come to life.\n\n2. Line up your funding. Once your plan is complete you can start seeking funding for your business (if you do not have the resources to start it). Decide on the best route for you, whether you will get a bank loan, an SBA- guaranteed loan, find partners and investors, equity financing, etc. Here are articles that can help you decide on where to get financing for your business http://www.powerhomebiz.com/Index/financing.htm\n\n3. Create your business structure. Decide on the best legal structure for your business. The article "Choosing Your Legal Structure" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol3/legalstructure.htm gives the advantages and disadvantages of each legal structure.\n\n4. Begin the process of getting permits, licenses, EIN, and other government regulatory approval. Go to your Secretary of State website or visit your county clerk office and ask the requirements you need to start your business. If you are looking to patent your product, be sure to do it before you pitch your business to other investors.\n\n5. Operational process - whether you will create a storefront on Main street or a website, now is the time to do it.\n\nThere's a lot more things to do when starting a business.  I recommend that you read the following books:\n\n- What No One Ever Tells You About Starting Your Own Business : Real Life Start-Up Advice from 101 Successful Entrepreneurs \n- Starting From Scratch: How To Start A Business When You Don't Have Money \n- If You're Clueless About Starting Your Own Business and Want to Know More \n- On the Move : How to Succeed and Survive As an Entrepreneur \n- How to Make 1000 Mistakes in Business and Still Succeed
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I would say that you should try to put your ideas through a major company and advance until you are at the level that you can go SOLO. Good luck
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A company called Davison Inventegration at davison@mail.davisongetsresults.com can help you with the promotion of your product. They will send you an inventors package in the mail. everything is confidential and your rights protected. Good Luck!
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Do you have any friend that would help you out with a carwash?  If you have a carwash, make up a short letter about what you are trying to do and pass that out to people when they park their car for the carwash.  Then collect the money afterwords and you may get more if people support what you are trying to do.\n\nWriting letters to business is a good idea also.\n\nYou could also hold a cardboard sign at the nearest stoplight and beg.   Write something like "Model in Need of Cash".  Then again, that may not be a hot idea.
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You first need someone to proofread for you.\n\nSecondarily, I would go to someone you know that has a small business / a MBA grad / friend of family to go over the feasibleness of your idea.  There are a lot of great ideas out there, but not all are practical to take to market.\n\nOnce you've been able to find out the practicality of your product/service, write out a business plan.  There are numerous templates on the web.  Do full research, and pull in any partners you may want to help you take this venture.  After that, then you start talking to people about funding your company....\n\nBut don't put the cart in front of the horse.  No one goes up to a bank/angel investor and says "I have this idea.  Give me money now."  It takes a lot of hard work to get to that point.  Take it from someone who knows ;)\n\nBest of luck!
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Garage sale. Advertise your neighborhood about it. Put a leaflet at the Mc Donald's.\n\nDon't ask much for it, remember that new parts are much better and cheaper than what you bought...\n\nEbay is good but not local so the price of sending would be more than the stuff itself.
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patent it. go to the government service. if you go to the attorneys they will charge you around 2000-5000. you can also document and date the design, then show it to the manufacturer. they can tell you if it is marketable; but be careful. they can steal you idea/design. so document and date it well. go see an attorney that doesn't try to sell you patent service.
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Just join a Free Affiliate program or agent program. The only thing you need to do is promote their services and they will pay you commissions per sale. To become a winner you need to think as a Car salesperson, "Think of the Affiliate company as your own company, and their services as your own services" this will make it easy for you to promote and sell the products or services. \n\nThe affiliate game is all about how you market the services or products. Remember to promote a company that you trust and believe in their products...\n\nGood luck!\n\nYour truly,\n\nLuis Galarza, Business and Telecommunication Consultant
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I just met a fella that is going through negotiations with Honda for a motorcycle / ATV franchise...depending on your favorite or preferred make, that might be an option.  I have also met people that become dealers such as you see with cars - google your preference, and see what pops up.  The other thing you can do to give yourself more leeway with what you stock for inventory is to contact your state offices (ask a car dealer where to go for numbers), and get a license to sell anything with an engine, then set up a lot / shop for cycles (new & used).  I've seen some great shops in the last couple of years... there's some brilliant things you can do with this idea.
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Look up the US Patent Agency online, see if someone has thought of it first. Then go from there, they have a fairly good self help center.
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the first step would be to have your invention patented (very important ;), then just talk to companies that migh be interested, if it's really that great, and you know how to present it, it shouldn't be a problem to find investors \ngood luck!!!
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First thing you need to do is put an "executive summary" of or your idea (or a more detailed "business plan") together.   It doesn't have to be anything crazy but it should cover the following topics:\n\n1) A general overview of the idea.  Basically, explain the business and describe why you think it is a good idea.  Include as much third party supporting evidence as possible.  You want to show that you (or your group) are not the only one who thinks this is a good idea.\n\n2) Backgrounds/Resumes of those involved.   Investors are investing in the people behind the idea as much as they are looking to invest in the idea itself.\n\n3) Planned Marketing Strategies (How are you going to attract customers?)\n\n4) Operation Summary.  Detail how you plan to operate your business.  \n\n5) How much are you willing to give up to someone who is willing to lend financial backing?  This can be a percentage of ownership in the company, interest on a more traditional loan, a revenue share opportunity, or any combination.\n\n6) Financial Projections (What are your start up costs? What will your monthly expenses be? Are you going to lease or buy equipment? How much revenue will you generate? etc).\n\nNow that you have your idea on paper, you can start looking for investors.  (Well, even if you have all the answers in your head, you can start talking to people.  But, at some point, they will more than likely want all of the above written out.)\n\nIn this case, I'd start talking to friends and family about the business.  You never know who might be interested.  Also, check with your local small business administration.  They can point you in the right direction regarding local investors.
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best site for help.\n\nhttp://www.scioly.org/obb/index.php\n\nLook for posts about the "scrambler car"\n\nThese will be advanced designs for competition, but you will get the general idea of how to build one.
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email me, I work at a car dealership, and have done a bunch of these.  It can get complicated sometimes.