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New Tech Startup

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  • 20-07-2016 3:13am
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    Mark.Sully80
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi All

    I'm looking to startup a new Tech company i have spent the last year getting my product built and researching if it is a product that the market needs and it is but the problem is i have no business experience.

    Im the kind of person that thinks of different things that could change the way people do things but this product is the one that can be used anywhere in the world.

    I have always been an employee but don't have funds to move forward i just don't know where to go from here .

    Thanks
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    mrawkward
    Registered Users Posts: 498 ✭✭mrawkward


    Is it patent protected?
    Do you have a fully costed business plan?
    It may be a great product, have you done proper market research to establish demand/commercial viability?

    If you can answer yes to these, you at least have a hope of selling the project on.

    An idea/product represents <10% of what is needed to turn it into a sustainable business.


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    skimpydoo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,872 ✭✭✭skimpydoo


    Mark I have just PM'd you as I think I will be able to help you. I am a freelance tech journalist who writes and podcasts for an award winning Irish Tech website.


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    gargargar
    Registered Users Posts: 249 ✭✭gargargar


    Congratulations on your achievement so far. If you have it built can you contact potential users to trial it? If there is a real demand for the product you should be able to get some users for it.


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    Axwell
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,462 Mod ✭✭✭✭Axwell


    You are most likely looking for a business partner who knows the business side of things..in which case post here.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055838808

    If you feel you have done the research then look at a programme like Launchpad in the NDRC. If you want to get more up to speed on the business side of things then look at courses run by your LEO (Local Enterprise Office).


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    Mark.Sully80
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Mark.Sully80


    Hi All

    Thanks for all the feedback it helps alot


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    Trojan
    Registered Users Posts: 16,404 ✭✭✭✭Trojan


    Recommendations:

    1) Do a "Start your own business course" (check with your local enterprise office - localenterprise.ie - for dates).
    2) Read "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries

    🎙️ The Recognized Authority Podcast



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    NotaSheep
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭NotaSheep


    I would recommend this programme for your type of venture, includes a 15k stipend as well as entrepreneurial training/mentoring http://www.newfrontiers.ie/ (competitive application process).


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    #9
    Mark.Sully80
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Mark.Sully80


    Thanks for all the replies


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    Deadwards.com
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭Deadwards.com


    Best of luck with the launch.

    Having a built and tested product is a great start but as some have said that is only the start. Getting it out into the big bad world can be the big challenge but it can also be very exciting!

    Having launched a tech product previously, I know of both the excitement and challenges you will face and I wish you all the luck with it.

    I am also always happy to chat with you if you are looking for any advice (or at least some pointers on what not to do based on my experience :D)


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