How to Price Your Product for Various Distribution Channels

In this article we discuss profit margins and retail pricing, how they are different based on where you sell your product, and why retail price consistency is important. ... read more

Comparison of the Top 5 Startup Incubator and Accelerator Programs

Learn about the pros and cons of the top accelerator/ incubator programs that are designed to mentor startups and provide access to funding sources. ... read more

Successful $5 Million Crowdfunding Campaign: Top 6 Takeaways

This case study follows the wildly successful Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns for the hardware startup UVMask. Learn how they leveraged timing, smart advertising, and even a graphic design blunder, to raise over $5 million in funding. ... read more

How to Achieve Success in a Difficult Market: Interview with Mike Morena (Founder of AdhereTech)

In this interview I speak with Mike Morena who is a mechanical engineer that co-founded a successful pharmaceutical device company. ... read more

Hardware Startup Incubator or Accelerator: Which One Is Right for You?

Startup incubators and accelerators are two types of programs that support new companies in their early stages of development through mentoring, networking, resources, and funding. We’ll explore the differences between the two and their pros and cons. ... read more

Comparison of Product Development Models and Risks

In this article you will learn about the tradeoffs between funding your own product development (Western model) and partnering early with a Chinese manufacturer to develop your product (Eastern model). ... read more

How To Effectively Use Outsourcing to Power Your Hardware Startup

In this article I discuss how to successfully use outsourcing to fill in gaps in your expertise while maintaining effective oversight. ... read more

How to Make Fast Progress on Your Hardware Project with Miguel Hernandez (Founder of Palocam)

Miguel Hernandez is the co-founder of Palocam, which manufactures a pole-climbing camera for recording sporting events from above. The following is a conversation between John Teel and Miguel where they discuss everything from product development to crowdfunding. ... read more

The Importance of Finding Advisors for Your Hardware Startup

One of the best ways for hardware founders to overcome many of the problems they face is to get experienced advisors as soon as possible. ... read more

5 Most Impactful Mistakes You May Not Survive

The most dangerous mistakes are the ones you make but don’t discover until much later – many times too late. Here are 5 of the most impactful mistakes you can make that have serious long-term consequences. ... read more

How to File a U.S. Provisional Patent Application (PPA)

In this guide we take a close look at exactly what is required in a provisional patent application. Even though it is simpler than a full patent, a PPA still requires a number of steps and documentation. ... read more

Introduction to Marketing for Hardware Startups

Many entrepreneurs ignore marketing their hardware product until after development is finished. In this article you will learn why this is a mistake, and instead how to market your product concurrently while you develop it. ... read more

How to Get Investors and Co-Founders for Your Hardware Startup

Finding investors and/or co-founders for your startup is never easy, but in this article you will discover what it takes to get them interested in your project. ... read more

Why It’s Important to Fail Fast With Product Development

We often think failure is the end point. However, product development failure is actually essential to create better products and stimulate stronger innovation. ... read more

Business Models and Recurring Revenue for Hardware Startups

The business model you select will determine how much revenue you can generate, how quickly you can scale up, and ultimately how valuable your startup will be to investors. ... read more

5 Critical Steps Before Full Product Development

Follow these 5 initial steps to greatly increase the chances that you develop and sell a successful, profitable product. ... read more

7 Strategies to Develop Your New Product

Discover seven strategies to get your new product developed regardless of your technical skills. There is at least one strategy for everyone. ... read more

Introduction to Rapid Hardware Development

There is an accepted method of failing when it comes to developing something new and the phrase is “fail fast.” Startup culture is synonymous with this phrase and for good reason. The fail fast method for hardware is a bit of a different story. ... read more

How to Select the Best Method to Manufacture Your Product Enclosure

Detailed comparison of all the various methods for manufacturing your product’s enclosure. ... read more

How to Hire Product Developers Without Spending a Fortune

In this article you will learn how to hire developers to design your product while minimizing your financial risk. ... read more