Development and Production out of China

We offer free consultations to make sure we are a fit. We only take on projects where we can add value. We are happy to sign your Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
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Service Options
1. Full Service- We will do everything for you
2. Hourly Training- We will train and monitor
3. A combination of full service and training. Your business is your business. We are happy to turn it over to you.
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Hourly training is a budget-friendly option for the company looking to be more hands on.
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Prices
Hourly Rate- $125 for full service or hourly training
Flat rates can be quoted case by case
We are very start-up friendly so please do not hesitate to reach out and discuss your needs.
Samples fees and sample shipping from the factory are charged separately (direct from the factory)
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Example of development specs sheets provided to the factory
Suggested Service Options and Timelines
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Phase I- (60 Days) Market Research and Initial Prototype Development
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Brainstorm all thoughts and ideas with inventor, no limitations
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Initial assessment of market, opportunity and existing competitors
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Plan very general market positioning and selling plan to start developing accordingly
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Discuss patent options
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Brainstorm initial prototype ideas and how function can meet design
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Develop initial prototype on paper
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Develop prototype with the factory- usually takes 1-2 rounds
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Request material options/ swatches from factory
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Review and test new prototype
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Phase II- (60-90 Days) Commercialization of Prototype and Pre-Production Planning
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Determine aesthetic design and versions of prototype to launch with according to target market and target retails
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Create story boards to communicate design options
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Create designs on paper and development spec sheets for the factory
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Determine packaging needs and design
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Order samples from the factory for each version (not all samples have to go to production)
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Continue to develop sales and distribution plan
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Finalize hard costs and retail price plan
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Use samples for marketing, photography and branding
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Consider other product marketing such as hang tag, product call-outs, display needs and safe packaging for shipping.
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Phase III- Production (30-60 Days) & Shipping (10-40 Days)
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Finalize samples from Phase II if needed
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Send final production spec sheets to the factory
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Inventory and distribution plan- how many will ship where
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Pay factory 30% deposit
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Factory orders materials
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Factory production
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Final 3rd party inspection (optional)
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Pay factory balance of 70%
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Shipping - Air- 10 days and Sea 20-40 days