Bootstrapping: Available Tools and Practical Tips
'Bootstrap' comes from the 19th century figure of speech, "to pull oneself over a fence by one's bootstraps" - an obviously challenging task. Nowadays, the term refers to getting into or our of a situation using existing resources. In the business world, it simply means starting a business without a lot of outside assistance. But how do you go about bootstrapping your business idea?
Read moreProduct Development Process Map Brochure by LA NPDT (Updated Version)
At LA NPDT, we turn your idea into a tangible product that benefits your bottom line. Our new product development process includes concept development, prototyping, testing, and product to market transition (commercialization). Our Scrum-based product development process is based on the cross-functional collaboration of our highly educated and trained multi-disciplinary team...
Read moreBootstrapping Basics
'Bootstrap' comes from the 19th century figure of speech, "to pull oneself over a fence by one's bootstraps" - an obviously challenging task. Nowadays, the term refers to getting into or our of a situation using existing resources. In the business world, it simply means starting a business without a lot of outside assistance. But how do you go about bootstrapping your business idea?
Read moreMarket Research: Hire or DIY?
Can you perform market research yourself, or should you hire a professional outside agency to do the work for you? Let's examine the pros and cons.
Read moreWhy Market Research Matters
Why Market Research Matters In the scheme of long-term success, a company who prioritizes market research will always come out on top, while the company ...
Read moreLA NPDT: The story behind The Orange Color
The LA New Product Development Team was formed upon an unyielding desire to transform your business dreams into reality.
Read moreYou have an idea – what’s next?
You’ve experienced the blinding glow of your lightbulb moment, the moment of clarity. Your brilliant idea has finally come to you, and you want to bring it to fruition. But how?
Read moreTo License or Not to License?
To License or Not to License? Two ways to bring your product to the market A key decision when embarking on the invention process is ...
Read moreGrapheno is in the Final of the BioChallenge Competition!
Grapheno is in the Final of the BioChallenge Competition! The New Orleans BioInnovation Center announced four finalists in the 2016 BioChallenge Competition, an annual ...
Read more7 Steps to an Effective Product Launch
7 Steps to an Effective Product Launch At LA NPDT, we offer our customers in Shreveport product development among other services. While we strive to ...
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