A: The answer to that is research, research and more research. The second question means finding someone with money, an interest in your idea and resources such as experience, contacts, intelligence and honesty (tough call that last one). Here are a few more resources I'm familiar with to try out. http://www.capital-connection.com http://www.garage.com Q: If this is a needle in a haystack idea what would I expect from an interested party? Specifically their return correspondence. I'm not concerned with dollar figures at this time. A: You can't guarantee anybody will respond positively to your correspondence even if you present your case in a dramatic and convincing way without appearing to hype the potential. Over-hyped "opportunities" abound online. Research your potential contacts thoroughly and present your case. Prepare a "non-disclosure agreement" (NDA) and have them sign on the dotted line before giving any sensitive information that could let them walk away your idea. Above all, don't waste time! Knowledge is power and you can be sure that others will get the same idea before long. So treat your ideas like projects with schedules, deadlines and priorities. The most important issue is managing your time wisely. We've arranged to save you 90% on a time management course! Visit: http://website101.com/time_control.html I have done all of the above in regard to several client ideas and website development projects and earned substantial returns on the work from some of them and lost lots of money and time on some of them. There are no guarantees you'll do well. You've got to research, protect your ideas with NDA's and then approach your potential investor/buyer intelligently. Good luck with your great idea! The web is a great place to launch the latest, greatest original ideas because of the enthusiasm for new ideas online provides fertile ground for your little seedling! -------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE101 TUTORIALS HTML Tutorial | CGI tutorial | Email Tutorial | Spam Tutorial | Cookies Tutorial | Privacy Tutorial | Windows Tutorial | DreamWeaver Tutorial | Domain Name Tutorial | Business Plan Tutorial | Search Position Tutorial | Online Advertising Tutorial | Ecommerce Essentials Tutorial |
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