This step-by-step DIY guide shows entrepreneurs how to create and launch new products, package and market to consumers, and build a thriving business.

Do you have an idea for a business but don't know where to start? Thanks to high-speed Internet, game-changing technology, and innovative new platforms, you can go from idea to marketplace on a shoestring budget-and join the growing movement of successful Makers who've built their businesses from the ground up.

In How We Make Stuff Now, Jules Pieri-cofounder and CEO of The Grommet, a product launch platform that helps innovative products reach a community of millions-guides you through every step of the consumer product creation process. Learn how to:

* Develop an idea with vision and heart

* Tap into established sources of expertise

* Formulate and refine your business plan

* Design a product from prototype to perfection

* Find the funds you need to launch your business

* Explore innovative packaging, manufacturing, and distributi