Inventing
Recipe for Success
BY Don Debelak
Smart partnering can transform a lone inventor into a market force.Private Matters
BY Don Debelak
Can't get big merchants to notice you? Private-label sales may be a good way to get your invention on store shelves.All Fired Up
BY Don Debelak
With the right marketing plan, your product will blaze trails across the globe.Startup Capital for Investors
BY Don Debelak
How to raise the cash you need to boost your product off the groundMake Your Mark
BY Don Debelak
Want to break into a market overrun with competitors? No matter how crowded the field, you can still come out in front.Put It to the Test
BY Nichole L. Torres
Want to see if your product will be a hit? A trial run on eBay can shed some light on the subject.Sky's the Limit
BY Don Debelak
Think your product has limited appeal? It may have more potential than you know.The Name Game
BY Jane Easter Bahls
Want to expand your trademark globally? Watch your step—or you'll be putting your name on the line.The Cost Is Clear
BY Don Debelak
Or is it? Keep manufacturing costs in check so you can compete with the big names.A Fair to Remember
BY Don Debelak
Exhibiting at a trade show or fair can make your new product unforgettable-if you do it right.Keep It Simple
BY Don Debelak
You don't need a mammoth staff or an elaborate office to make millions from your invention.Waking Up a Tired Idea
BY Don Debelak
How you can revolutionize a stagnant product on a limited budget and still win over your target marketSpilling the Beans?
BY Romanus Wolter
Learn how to reveal just enough about your business idea to get the help you need.The Big Picture
BY Don Debelak
The right licensing agreement can be the missing piece of the big-business puzzle.All Systems Go
BY Don Debelak
Here's how to get sales of your new product off the ground, using the Internet as your launching pad.Send in the Clones
BY Don Debelak
Will competitors' knockoffs destroy your products' edge? Not if you don't let them.Hand in Hand
BY Jane Easter Bahls
If you negotiate well, joining forces with a big firm can be the smart way to get your new product to market.Less Is More
BY Don Debelak
Believe it or not, setting your sights a little lower could be the key to marketing your new product.Finning the Flames
BY Don Debelak
With a flash of creativity, you can swim circles around the competition.A Novel Dilemma
BY Don Debelak
To reach potential customers with an avant-garde product, you'll need to have a few tricks up your sleeve.Let's Make a Deal
BY Don Debelak
Licensing your idea to a bigger company can mean fewer hassles--and a lot more money in your pocket.It's in the Mail
BY Paul and Sarah Edwards
How do you find the best mail order catalog for your product-and get it in the door?Play Your Cards Right
BY Don Debelak
Presenting a case study in striking the best deals to launch your own great product on a limited budgetSeller's Market
BY Don Debelak
Don't want to leave the selling of your product up to a licensee? Do it yourself on commission.Got a New Idea?
BY Don Debelak
If the answer is "not really," don't worry; just buy the rights to someone else's invention and reap the profits. Now that's a bright idea.Trademarking Your Domain
BY Charles Fuller
Registering a domain doesn't mean you also own the trademark for that domain. You'd better do your legwork now if you want to protect what you've got.Ads by Google
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