Well, we’re back around to another Monday. Here’s what we’ve been doing, and what we’ve got planned:
Over the weekend, we didn’t do a whole lot. I did, however, test one design idea out (an engineering type thing) to find out that what I wanted to do won’t work. Part of our product uses Velcro to attach removable elements. I wanted to employ the use of magnetic strips, for various reasons, to replace the Velcro. Come to find out, however, the magnetic strips simply don’t have the strength that Velcro does. In fact, the magnetic strips won’t even stick to each other at all. Guess I’m back to the drawing board on that one. I’ve either got to find stronger magnetic strips, or go with Velcro. Using the Velcro won’t be a deal-killer, the magnetic strips would have just been a nicer, sleeker design.
As for this week, here’s what’s on the docket:
- Finish emailing contract manufacturers about prototypes and secure some solid quotes.
- Finish working thru the design and commit to a concept that we’ll submit to the manufacturer for prototyping.
- Tomorrow (Tuesday), Mollie and I are attending a free class called “How to Start Your Own Business” put on by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center. Now, I admit that these classes can be somewhat simple in scope and I’ve attended my fair share of them. However, it’s always nice to throw our idea against the wall and see what other people think. Networking, tips and tricks never go out of style. Never think you’re beyond going back to learn basics – don’t get cocky.
- By the end of the week, I’d also like to have commited to a name and start the logo design process. We’ll need a logo design for stamping on the product, as well as for the website.
So, by the end of the week, we should have a name, start on a logo, have a prototyping manufacturer in mind and have a solid design to give them in the next two weeks. I’d say if we get that done (and we’ve got a short week…going out of town on Friday-Sunday), I’ll be pretty happy.
