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Is it possible to build a customer base before getting a company off the ground?

Matt Zuern Founder of Lizard Breath

August 10th, 2015

I've been in manufacturing for a while now and I've seen others venture out on their own and have taken customers from their old employers.  That's... More

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I am trying to start a small business in B2B for factories. I need some guidance and perspective

Stm T Biz dev

Last updated on November 11th, 2019

I have many contacts in the factory business( I have been collecting and connecting with those people for about 6months/ i worked for a company and... More

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Does lean startup apply to hardware?

Lydia Eager Founder of Corbin

March 10th, 2015

There has been a lot of discussion about Lean Startup principles and whether they apply to new product development and... More

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How would you go about finding manufacturers that will pay attention to your company?

Anonymous

November 25th, 2014

Often times, manufacturers don't value small startup clients due to low volume production. So ultimately, what are some ways to enhance your company's... More

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How do I get my idea from Autocad design to production?

Brad Baker President & CEO - PowerUp Games, Inc.

May 6th, 2014

I have an idea for a device.  It will be sold really cheap.  It is for people who have no electricity or very limited electricity.I can get it designed... More

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Advice on giving equity to contractors/manufacturers

Arnav Dalmia

October 14th, 2013

Hi everyone,I started a hardware company, and we have engaged a contract manufacturer to refine, make final prototypes and manufacture our product.... More

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Help me select a vendor - What would you do?

Melissa Maklan-Zimberg Founder, Elements Accessories Inc.

April 13th, 2016

We are a very small, bootstrapped startup who manufactures and retails a warm food transportation tote. The tote comes with "warmers" which function... More

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Know Any Good Furniture Manufacturing Companies?

David Gold Mar '20: New project. 1,000 customers and profitable. Before: Helped scale saas $1M to $75M ARR

January 15th, 2014

A fellow entrepreneur I know is trying to find a manufacturing company that will take his furniture spec and mass produce the furniture he's designed.... More

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Manufacturing in China?

Melissia HIlll Designer at Ooshie

September 3rd, 2015

I have a small fashion start-up. We have recently found a factory in China willing to work us, fabric sourcing and production. Could... More

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I'm manufacturing for OEM and facing challenges from trade agents. Can you suggest any added value?

Evelyn Chen

August 11th, 2015

My company is small and targets customers like GE, Eaton, Cummins and other tier 2 suppliers. I want to build some added value... More

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