So, I`ve had the idea. Done. Now I`ve done the research, and I have built a prototype. How do I go from this step to having something finished to sell?
My problem is I have a working prototype, but it really should be built out of some different materials in places, or maybe there are some changes that would make it better. I keep thinking of the 3M commercial where they say we don`t make the products you buy, we make the products you buy better.
Is this the point where I need to use a development company? And how much will that cost me? Or should I just try to continue myself? Here`s an example of a problem. I am using a piece of wood in place of what probably should be an injection mold plastic. I just don`t want to go bankrupt trying to get this marketable. Maybe I just don`t know the suppliers that can make custom pieces at a cheap low rate.
Also, if I follow my dream, it`s not to sell the idea to another company, it`s to own the company myself. Thanks.




Chris pretty much gave you the next step and although there are MANY more after that, in the whole "bringing and invention to market" you just take things one baby step at a time.