How to develop a product idea (market research, build, people)

[KnoxBrian]

Has anyone here developed an idea or invention into a marketable product. I have an idea for a product I feel there is a market for, and would like to go about bringing it to reality. I have no formal business training, and I am not really sure where to start. Do you build a prototype? Do market research? I am not really sure what the first step should be, any suggestions?

[columbus_123]

Talk to your local inventor's association. There will be people who already done that. Also there are lots of books about this topic.