What do you mean by cheaper... What's your budget, quantity?
Well i'm just toying with an idea for now, and want to make sure i can do it (hence all the questions). But i am really nervous about going into this, as i am going in blind (don't really know much about business :s)
I was thinking about 20 boards being made initially. The boards would be approximately 3cm by 4cm. Each board would consist of a single chip on it (hoping to have a COB), and a few discreet components. I do not have a set budget at this time. I would like to keep it under 400 for the entire product. After a little guesstimating, it does seem possible to stay within this budget for 20 units.
On that note, does anyone know of any good reading on how business works? More specifically, from the idea process to the product? Steps to take in between, things to do (patents if needed), licensing, contacting manufactures, and how to be more or less "professional" about it all. I am not expecting a miracle, but i want to have a loose idea of what is going on.
I know my idea isn't going to be the next big thing, but i like the idea, and it will bring some extra spending money. I know i haven't mentioned what the idea is, for fear of it being taken. Maybe i am just being paranoid and/or ignorant. But that is why i was wondering about a book, or any asset to help me learn what i should be careful of, how much i can say, to whom i can say it...
i hope you all don't think i'm crazy.
And thank you all very much for your help.