How do I get an investor (also contact) to look at my patented products and thereafter assist in promotion?

Yes on their profits

The first step is to develop a business plan outlining sales goals, expected profit margins, operating costs, and estimated loan payment (plus interest) . Make sure to do you homework. Talk to pe...

I'm unsure about the size, but I'm convinced they're ticklish!

Ask family and friends first.

With the market right now ... none of the above. The return rate would be threw the floor for any of those short or long term.

If you can secure it to a point where they wont lose their money in the event your business should lose again. Exit strategies and security ,along with nice above average returns. Although this is ...

For that small amount of money, I would just ask family or friends, put it on your credit card, or get a small bank loan. You could probably even sell enough on Ebay to get a quick 2 grand.

Usually, IPO's are listed in the Wall Stree Journal. You can also find them at finance.yahoo.com. Usually small investors don't get to invest in the IPO's because larger groups cal...