Nanotechnology: The BusinessFor the new nanotechnology entrepreneur, starting up a venture requires concise navigation through a sea of developmental red tape. This predicament is true of any startup, nano or not, but is particularly exacerbated by the fact that nanotechnology is a new and potentially disruptive technology. A unique exposition on starting and running a nano-business, this indispensible reference:
Nanotechnology: The Business presents an in-depth discussion of available corporate structures, delineating the advantages and disadvantages of each. It also describes an array of other issues the nano entrepreneur will encounter, from business plans and financing to budgeting, facilities procurement, and staffing. With a scope like no other book of its size, this handy guide equips nano entrepreneurs with the expertise needed to sail smoothly through startup and ensure successful operations after initial incorporation. |
Contents
Nanotechnology and New Business Opportunities | 1 |
Chapter 1 The Relationship between Technology Development and New Business Creation | 3 |
Chapter 2 Some Technologies That Have Changed Society | 11 |
Whats Different? | 31 |
Chapter 4 Where Do New Nanotechnology Inventions Originate? | 37 |
Chapter 5 Obtaining Rights to Nanotechnology Inventions | 45 |
Chapter 6 Some Examples of Current and Potential Nanotechnology Businesses | 55 |
How Where When to Start A Practical Guide to Getting off the Ground | 69 |
Chapter 12 Dealing with Outside Parties | 171 |
Chapter 13 Products | 185 |
Exiting the Business | 205 |
Chapter 14 General Considerations in Exiting the Business | 207 |
Chapter 15 Selling or Merging the Business | 215 |
Pitfalls and Benefits | 223 |
Chapter 17 Some Other Exits | 235 |
Useful Resources | 241 |
Advantages and Disagdvantages | 71 |
The Process | 87 |
Finding the Money | 107 |
Chapter 10 Getting off the Ground | 123 |
Business Growth and Operation A Guide to Managing a Nanotechnology Business | 151 |
Chapter 11 Managing the Company | 153 |