how do I go about introducing a new product (that I have created) to
shops or to the market place in melbourne? What steps need to be taken?

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Clarification of Question by koza-ga on 21 Jan 2003 20:38 PST

Is any one going to answer this question??? I have basically created a
new product that can be used in DIY room re-decorations or pergolas
etc... I would like to know who to go about introducing it into the
market place. What the best steps to take? I have never done anything
like this before and have no idea where to start

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Request for Question Clarification by feilong-ga on 21 Jan 2003 20:51 PST

It would be helpful for other researchers if you describe the product
you created so that some of the researchers who may be experienced in
marketing can help you.

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Clarification of Question by koza-ga on 22 Jan 2003 16:55 PST

It is a light weight decorative brick that can be used both indoors
and outdoors to decorate walls...eg fire place, feture wall in lounge,
water feture in the garden. It comes in a few different designs such
as river rock, sand stone, rough rock etc... I hope this explains it.

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Clarification of Question by koza-ga on 03 Feb 2003 18:34 PST

Hi - it's been almost a month since I posted my question - has there
been any progres on this??

My suggestion would be to approach the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Committee.

They have an online resource guide at
<http://www.melpb-chamber.org/Guide.html>

Wish I knew something about marketing in Australia, but talking to the
folks at the Chamber should at least help you get started.  By the
way, juding by my experience, the Chamber staff themselves may not be
much help...it's the Small Business Committee you want to be talking
to.

Good luck!

acorn-ga