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MakerBot: Building a Cult Following for 3-D Printer Kits
Crafting a business on creative do-it-yourselfers.
From Idea to Market
So you have a genius idea. Here's what it takes to get a new product to market.
A Quick Guide to Taking an Invention to Market
Consider these strategies for turning your product idea into a business reality.
From Concept to Market--in 10 Months Flat
How one entrepreneur navigated the inventing minefield and brought his idea for bass-thumping travel speakers to life
Don't File for That Patent Yet
Instead of a utility patent, a provisional patent or a trademark could be a better first step.
A Surefire Way to Get a Licensing Agreement
Prove that your product is a low-risk investment.
Why Stay Onshore?
While many U.S. companies were offshoring, one Taiwanese immigrant saw an opportunity for made-in-America products.
Get Rich Off Your Million-Dollar Idea
It's not geniuses who come up with inventions. It's normal people who see a better way to do things.
From T-Shirt Salesman to TV Icon
As he prepares to put small business in the spotlight, reality TV titan Mark Burnett reflects on his own entrepreneurial journey.
Innovation for Things We Carry
How bondage and punk rock inspired a new way of accessorizing.
Get Your Product to Market in Six Steps
You're the best person for the job, so get started.
Time to Fold? Here's a Primer
Learn how to use bankruptcy as a tool if it's time for your inventions-based business to close shop.
New Regulations Impact Toy Makers
Congress is cracking down after the China toy recall. Here's what you need to know about the latest regulatory standards.
Is Your Business Idea Protected?
Don't let intellectual property theft and business sabotage steal your great idea.