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ABT Product Submission Form

Tool Use: Please complete as much of this tool as possible.

Suggestions for using this tool:

  • A structured way to let ABT know about the product you would like us to reto present on your behalf; or,
  • As a way of sharing an idea you have with ABT and the other participants. Submitted for feedback; or,
  • As a way to ask ABT for assistance with product development.

Important:  Do not complete this form if you do not intend to communicate your product idea to ABT.

Your Personal Contact Information:

Name:
Name of Product Contact person if different that the owner(s):
Address:
City:
State: Zip:
Phone Number:
FAX Number:
Email Address:

Product Specific Information

Product name:  (Insert working title or protected name for product)

Product Owner(s) information if different than above:

Name of Legal Owner(s):
Name of Product Contact person if different that the owner(s):
Address:
City:
State: Zip:
Phone Number:
FAX Number:
Email Address:

Current status of product development: (Current level of product development.) Check all that apply. Please complete detailed responses below.

Idea only
Collected market research
Have determined decision makers who may be potential purchasers
Collected research on competitive products
Completed product definition
Protected idea/technology
Product development is complete for market
Have product in beta use
Product is on market

Product Price:  (Please add any buyer incentives in the comment box below.)

Suggested Retail Price:
Wholesale/Distributor Price:
Buyers can pay for the product by the following choices
Cash Only:
Credit Card
Approved Credit

Incentives Information here:

Need for product: 

Who most needs the product?

What is the primary purpose of this product or service?

How is it used?

How does it increase revenue, decrease cost or both?

What type of support is needed for this product?

What are the reasons someone would purchase it?

 

Marketplace:

Define the market place. What are the characteristics of organizations that would use this product?

How many organizations are there?

How many units can potentially be sold?

What is an appropriate price?

 

Purchase Decision Maker:

Who makes the decision to purchase this product?

What criteria are used to make a purchase decision?

How are those decision makers accessed?

 

Product Distribution:

How do purchasers of this type of product purchase/order them?

How are they advertised?

Who are the sellers of this type of product?

 

Product characteristics:

Technology:

Is special hardware required? Yes  No (If Yes, Explain)

If the product is software, what are the system requirements? (Explain)

Is a connection to the Internet required?
Yes, No Helpful (Explain how if yes or Helpful)

Basic staff required to perform functions.
Yes, No, Helpful (Add comments below.)

Special staff training:  (Critical function staff requiring special training. Extent of training needed.)

Regulatory environment:  (Any special credentials, bonds, etc. required in business.)

Intellectual property protections: 

Have you secured rights to the idea, intellectual properties or products that you plan to develop? Yes No Unsure (Add comments below.)

Have you protected this idea, intellectual property or product in any way?  Yes No Unsure

Is a review necessary to determine if someone else has protected all or part of your idea, product or intellectual property?
Yes No Unsure

How soon can the product be sent to a purchaser if ordered?

One Week

Two Weeks

Three Weeks

Four or more Weeks

Other (explain)

What competitive products exist?

How are the products similar?

What are the differences?

Why would a purchaser choose one product over a the other?

 

What are the results of any beta or field testing?

How was the product outcome tested and verified?