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How much does an inventor stand to make in the grand scheme of things?
The prototype is a piece of art which I can always make custom. The company I'm dealing with can get this thing made in China and make them more affordable to the public as a mass produced piece. What percentage of profit should I get as the the prototype creator?

Asked by GPulse
Posted: Thursday, November 08, 2007  |  Found in Business Opportunities


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Answer by Brad Sugars
Generally, the inventor takes very little of the ongoing profits because the inventor usually takes very little of the risk. I would recommend you ask for a set dollar amount per piece produced rather than a percentage of profits. You can ask for an amount up front and royalty as you go.

The only real way for an inventor to make a large amount from their invention is to keep control and build a company around the invention.

All the best,
Brad Sugars
Brad Sugars is the founder of ActionCOACH, a business coaching franchise. As a world-renowned entrepreneur, author and business coach, he has helped more than a million clients around the world find business and personal success. Sugars has owned and operated more than two dozen companies including his main company, ActionCOACH, which has nearly 1,000 offices in 22 countries.


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