Get inexpensive market research for your idea
You might have an idea for a cosmetic product but how do you know if it is any good? Well, you can ask your friends and family but they might not give you honest feedback for fear of hurting your feelings.
Enter Quirky.com.
This website allows you to join a community where you can post an idea (for $10) and get feedback from the community about whether it is a good idea or not. I’m not sure how valuable this information will be however, a mere $10 should be a great value.