"Nanotechnology: The Business" by Michael T. Burke

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.





For 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:
• Includes samples of important corporate and operational documents
• Explores the intricate relationship between new technology development and the creation of new businesses
• Provides tips on managing people of diverse educational backgrounds
• Incorporates information on patents, business ethics, record keeping, and marketing

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
Foreword: A Letter from the Editor
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part 1 Nanotechnology and New Business Opportunities
Chapter 1 The Relationship between Technology Development and New Business Creation
Chapter 2 Some Technologies That Have Changed Society
Chapter 3 Nanotechnology: What’s Different?
Chapter 4 Where Do New Nanotechnology Inventions Originate?
Chapter 5 Obtaining Rights to Nanotechnology Inventions
Chapter 6 Some Examples of Current and Potential Nanotechnology Businesses

Part 2 How, Where, When to Start: A Practical Guide to Getting off the Ground
Chapter 7 Business Structures: Advantages and Disadvantages
Chapter 8 Incorporating: The Process
Chapter 9 Financing the Company: Finding the Money
Chapter 10 Getting off the Ground

Part 3 Business Growth and Operation: A Guide to Managing a Nanotechnology Business
Chapter 11 Managing the Company
Chapter 12 Dealing with Outside Parties
Chapter 13 Products

Part 4 Exiting the Business
Chapter 14 General Considerations in Exiting the Business
Chapter 15 Selling or Merging the Business
Chapter 16 Public Offerings: Pitfalls and Benefits

Part 5 Useful Resources
Chapter 18 Some Useful Books, Publications, Internet Resources, Etc
Chapter 19 Some Examples of Documents the Nanotechnology Entrepreneur May Find Useful
Index