Rate of Return Investors Want on New Products.

The earlier an investor gets into a product launch, the more risky the venture.    We’ve all heard the stats that make raising money a tough game to win.

1. Only 1% of US Patents issued to independent inventors ever make it to a retail store shelf.
2. 80% of businesses fail in the first 3 years.
3. Investors bet on the jockey, as much as the horse.   (It’s not just your product that matters, it’s the management team behind it)

So plan your business accordingly and make sure your product has the profit margins, strategic direction, cash flow plan and exit strategy to earn investors the returns they expect.

Funding Stage                       Rate of Return

Seed                                             50 – 70%

A                                       40 – 60%

B                                       35 – 50%

C                                       30 – 40%

D                                       25 – 35%

Recognize that launching a product successfully requires several rounds of funding as more inventory is needed to support growing sales, accounts receivable and operations.     Keep in mind investors want an Exit Strategy.   An exist strategy is an event that allows them to recoup their investment plus a rate of return.    There are only 3 realistic ways an investor can exit.

1. Company buys back stock from investor.   (Company Buy Back).   Common for products or services that ramp up revenue fast with lower cost of goods.
2. IPO (Initial Public Offering) occurs when the company goes public and private shares are converted and sold in the public arena.    Common for technology companies.
3. Acquisition.   The company assets are sold, an increased share price is determined and dispersed to investors.   Common exit for most product and service companies.

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Crowdfunding Success – Bandit Guns $54,256

Congratulations to Bandit Guns: Rubber Band Shotgun by Bob Coulston , a friend whom I work with at the Inventors Center of KC.     So we had a small business attorney speak a few months ago and explain how inventors and entrepreneurs could use www.Kickstarter.com  to secure early stage funding.   Bob took the instruction to heart, connected with our videographer, Curt McMillian and loaded their information.

In under a month, the project raised $54,256 with 943 backers.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1845189113/bandit-guns-rubber-band-shotgun?ref=live

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2)  For even more help read blogs and watch links: 

http://www.willitlaunch.com/inventors-corner/

3)  Also here’s some NEXT Steps if you want to work on licensing outside ASOTV.

http://inventiveideas.com/when-as-seen-on-tv-wont-fly/

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Sign-Up for PayPal Here.  Inventors, entrepreneurs and small business start ups need to collect money via credit card.  PayPal is one of the least expensive ways to get started.   It’s quick and easy to set up and can be used on websites, emails or on tablets, mobile phones and computers to collect payments.   Using this sign up, supports i3 Resources, a non profit helping inventors. 

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2)  For even more help read blogs and watch links: 

http://www.willitlaunch.com/inventors-corner/

3) Also here’s some NEXT Steps if you want to work on licensing outside ASOTV.

http://inventiveideas.com/when-as-seen-on-tv-wont-fly/

4)  Also here’s some of my agents available for hire, to make connections for you.

http://inventiveideas.com/licensing/

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New Product and Invention Contests.

It seems everyone is in on the endeavor.    Dr Phil is promoting invention.  Ellen Degeneres spotlights new products.   We have new company’s like Quirky (out of business in 2015)  and Edison Nation (charges submission fees / royalty splits)  helping inventors launch new ideas.  Then there’s the growing number of large corporations embracing open innation and actively seeking outside inventions.      There are many sources of “how to” in the world of inventing and innovation.   One source you might find interesting is The Inventors Center of KC, a nonprofit in Kansas City, Missouri that hold monthly meetings and invention contests that are live web cast from the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center.

Carrie Jeske Free Inventor Education & Help

1)  Watch this video to learn how to earn up to $100,000 per product, as a product scout, while you sharpen your skills in our category. 

http://www.willitlaunch.com/how-to-make-330000-inventing-for-tv/

2)  For even more help read blogs and watch links: 

http://www.willitlaunch.com/inventors-corner/

3)  Here’s some NEXT Steps if you want to work on licensing outside ASOTV.

http://inventiveideas.com/when-as-seen-on-tv-wont-fly/

4)  Also here’s some of my agents available for hire, to make connections for you.

http://inventiveideas.com/licensing/

5) So join me on social networks and keep learning and helping others.

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