a. Search through catalogs – Catalogs are a great place to look at all the companies that sell products similar to the one you are inventing
b. Magazines – There are thousands of magazines on just about every subject you can think of. By looking through magazines where you think your product might be sold, you can get a list of companies that might be potential licensees.
c. Stores that might sell your product – Think about what stores you would like to see your product sold in. Think Target, Walmart, Longs Drugs, etc.
d. Searching internet stores – Everyday, more and more internet stores are popping up. Approaching online stores about your product is a great way to go.
e. ThomasNet – This is a guide that lists thousands of companies that produce products
f. Industry Trade Shows – There are trade shows for just about anything and everything you can think of. This is a perfect place to find companies that are searching for new products…yours just might be the next one they choose to stock!
