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Guest blog written by John Lindsey, Patent Attorney
Frequently, I am asked when a patent application should be filed . I often start the discussion with questions in two areas:
1. Is the new product or process complete?
2. What is (or will be) happening to demonstrate and monetize the new product or process?
Is the product or process complete?
In [...]
At Retailbound, we get to talk to a lot of entrepreneurs, inventors, and small suppliers. While most of them have good intentions, there are mistakes made before they become our clients. Here is our top ten list of common mistakes that potential retail suppliers make:
10. Getting advice from people who have little or no [...]
These days, scarcely a day goes by in the retail business without a newspaper headline or TV news segment heralding the recent growth of private-label products. Yes, those items once known as generics – or simply store brands – are creating quite a buzz, thanks to quality improvements, a surge of innovation, and an economy [...]
Another guest blog written by Carol Rehtmeyer of Rehtmeyer, Inc.
10. Why do I need an Agent?
Agents open doors to toy companies, but a good agent should also help to bring a product concept into a marketable focus. As an Agent, we know what’s hot, who’s hot, what’s been done and what has not. Your Agent [...]
About 60% of our clients, after using our coaching services to get them prepared, hire manufacturer sales representatives to help them sell their products to retailers.
A manufacturer rep is a sales rep that represents many different suppliers who pay them commission. Most manufacturer reps have an established relationship with retail buyers because they sell other [...]
When I was a retail buyer at Sears, we tried many ways to get customers into our stores. The average customer would go to a Sears Mall Based Store 4-6 times a year.
When Sears did a test of a new Off-The-Mall Store format called Sears Grand and merchandised consumable products such as candy, milk, and [...]
One of most frequent questions I get asked is “When is a best day to contact a retail buyer?” In today’s economy, there is more pressure for retail buyers to make their sales and profit plans. It seems like almost every day is a bad day to contact a retail buyer.
The worst day to contact [...]
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