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Mum's The Word

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Keeping your idea confidential
April 20, 2006 in Protecting Your Idea

The Top 6 Mistakes Inventors Make

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Learn the biggest mistakes you can make in the inventing process, and how you can avoid them.
April 10, 2006 in Inventing

American Inventor, Episode 3

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From a toe-shaped jam dispenser to a new-and-improved tooth flosser, the inventions on episode three run the gamut.
March 31, 2006 in Inventing

Market Research 101

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Ready to get your invention in the hands of customers? Before you start producing it, learn everything you need to know about researching your target market.
March 13, 2006 in Inventing

Three Steps to Selling Your Idea

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Start making money now with this step-by-step guide to licensing your invention.
February 13, 2006 in Product Development

The Inside Scoop on Manufacturing

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Should you manufacture your invention overseas or is "Made in America" right for you? Our expert weighs the pros and cons.
January 23, 2006 in Product Development

Licensing Your Invention vs. Going Into Business

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Have an idea but not sure what to do with it? Our expert explains which money-making option is right for you.
December 12, 2005 in Distribution and Licensing

Put a Lid on It!

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An infomercial for this inventor's snappy new food containers helped her seal the deal with a large retailer.
December 1, 2005 in Distribution and Licensing

Doctor's Orders

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Getting the FDA to give your medical invention the thumbs up can be a challenge, so follow this prescription for approval.
November 1, 2005 in Product Development
Creating a Product Prototype

Creating a Product Prototype

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From your mind's eye to the palm of your hand, learn what steps are needed to prototype your invention.
October 24, 2005 in Product Development

To Patent or Not to Patent?

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Everything you need to know about protecting your invention
September 26, 2005 in Protecting Your Idea

Protecting Your Trademark

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Keep another company from stealing your pending trademarked name without spending a dime.
September 1, 2005 in Protecting Your Idea

The First Steps to Inventing

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Learn the 3 common myths every inventor should know, and how to take action with creative thinking.
August 22, 2005 in Inventing
Choosing a Product or Service to Sell

Choosing a Product or Service to Sell

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Ready to break into a new market? Answering these 29 questions will determine if the product or service you want to sell deserves your commitment.
July 18, 2005 in Product Development

5 Steps for Turning Your Idea Into a Product

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Got a great idea for an invention but not sure what to do with it? Turn your dream into a marketable product with these easy steps.
May 31, 2005 in Product Development

Mail Call

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Mail order catalogs can be a startup inventor's surefire route to success.
May 1, 2005 in Inventing

Pet Project

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How one former veterinarian wowed major pet-product retailers--and got her invention on their shelves
May 1, 2005 in Inventing

New and Improved

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Products that make life easier are all the rage. Your next big business idea may be making a good, everyday item great.
May 1, 2005 in Product Development

How to Protect Your Business's Trade Secrets

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These five rules will help safeguard some of your company's most important assets.
May 1, 2005 in Protecting Your Idea

Top Honors

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Winning a contest can catapult your invention into the mainstream.
April 1, 2005 in Inventing

Marketing Tips for Launching a New Product

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Follow these seven steps to successfully introduce and market your latest product or service.
February 21, 2005 in Inventing

Come Together

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Two heads are better than one, so why not use a joint venture to get your invention off the ground?
February 1, 2005 in Inventing

It's in the Mail

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How to land your product on the pages of a catalog
February 1, 2005 in Inventing

Taking License

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It pays to do your homework before signing a licensing agreement.
December 1, 2004 in Distribution and Licensing

Breath of Fresh Air

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How do you sell buyers on an invention that creates a new product category?
October 1, 2004 in Distribution and Licensing

Beyond the Big Idea

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You've got a million-dollar idea; now all you need is a strategy to make it marketable. These inventors brought their ideas to life--and hit it big. Find out how they made it happen.
October 1, 2004 in Product Development
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Mark Cuban

Owner, Dallas Mavericks
"I love to compete. I want to get out there and kick your ass in the business world. That is what inspires me."

Ben Kaufman

Founder, Quirky Inc.
"I'm inspired by the Empire State Building. Probably not many people know that it was built in one year and 45 days."

Alexander Mendeluk

Co-founder of SpiritHoods
"When I see people bridging the gap between the limitations that the 'real world' imposes and what they realize they can manifest."

Bret Michaels

Musician, entrepreneur
"The secret to success lies in the gap between dream and reality."

Scott Heiferman

Meetup Co-founder
"I'm more inspired by the 20-somethings who are going to change the world. They have much less respect for the status quo and are seeing the world in a fresh way, many of them."
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