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Keep Innovation Flowing as Your Startup Grows
Big companies can keep a lookout for new ideas. But managers need to listen to front-line employees.
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Skin and Bones: Oh, the Body Parts You Can Make With 3-D Bio-printers
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American Heart Association Using Crowdfunding to Find Next Big Thing in Health
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The 10 Must-Have Ingredients for a Successful Invention
While many people believe they have the next million-dollar idea, in reality their vision could be a total dud. Here are 10 things needed to make your invention a success.
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Tired of Coffee? Try This Spray-On Caffeine Instead
The inventors claim that topically applied caffeine offers a consistent level of energy without the jolting buzz-then-crash that comes with drinking caffeinated drinks.
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Why Licensing is the Best Way to Get Your Product on Store Shelves
Finding a company to manufacture and market your wares can be a shortcut into major retailers.
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Proto Labs Wants to Help You Create a Cool Prototype for Free
The latest winner of the Cool Idea! Award program is Garageio, a device that allows you to open and close your garage door with your smartphone.
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Entrepreneurs Want Patent Trolls Gone, But Current Legislation Is Sloppy
The House of Representatives is expected to take up the Innovation Act today, but stakeholders fear that the increased paperwork required by the bill would be counterproductive.
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3 Things You Need to Know About Launching a Product Business
Coming up with a great product idea doesn't necessarily mean you need to launch a business around it. Here are three things you need to know before taking that leap.
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The Man Behind Inflatable Snowshoes
Alaskan entrepreneur Rick Stafford's latest invention are a lifesaving idea.
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Quirky Lands Its Largest Funding Round at $79 Million
The social product-development company also has extended its partnership with GE.
By Jason Fell
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13 Hilarious Inventions We Can’t Believe Exist, and Are Real Businesses
From a 'onesie' that lets your baby mop your floors to a mic-shaped sponge for rocking out in the shower, here are some wacky inventions from entrepreneurs.
By Kyle Russell
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How to Become an Expert in an Hour
Concentrate your efforts and you can become an expert on a product or market niche fairly quickly. Here's how.
By Stephen Key
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FreshDirect and RocketHub Team Up to Find the Next Major Food Innovation
The online grocer and the crowdfunding site are collaborating on the 'Next Big Food Thing,' a contest to find the coolest new food-related innovation.
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Count It: How Many Times These Business Leaders Tried Before They Succeeded (Infographic)
The founder of Pandora reached out to investors 300 times before getting funding. And James Dyson invented 5,126 failed vacuum cleaner prototypes before getting one right.
Thought Leaders
Rainbow Loom Maker Sues Rival Toymaker Over Patents
Choon Ng, creator of the colorful bracelet-making kit that has become a national sensation, has accused a fellow toymaker of patent infringement.
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Inventor of the Wildly Popular ‘Rainbow Loom’ Weaves the American Dream With Rubber Bands in a Detroit Basement
Malaysian immigrant Choon Ng came to the U.S. for college and became an engineer. In his downtime, he invented a toy that has become a national sensation.
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One of Shark Tank’s Original Sharks to Launch Crowdfunding Site For Inventors
The founder of As Seen on TV, Kevin Harrington, plans to unveil a platform targeted specifically at the household, kitchen and outdoor goods inventions niche.
Marketing
Lori Greiner’s Advice on How to Get Your Invention on Store Shelves
The 'Shark Tank' investor and inventor of over 400 products offers her advice to move your product from idea to sales.
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The Man Making Jet Packs Possible
Flying high with a water-powered jet pack can now be a reality for thrill-seeking tourists thanks to Raymond Li's invention.
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Radicals & Visionaries: Invention vs. Innovation
Is it better to improve on existing ideas or to start from scratch?
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Patent vs. Market Penetration: Where Should Your Focus Be?
Veteran venture capitalist Jason Green on why gaining market share is critical for early-stage startups.
By Jason Green
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College Entrepreneurs Invent a Way to Keep Beer Cold
KegSkins banishes the biggest party foul -- warm beer.
By Jodi Helmer
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How Inventors Could Benefit From a New Entrepreneurial-Themed Movie
The Home Shopping Network offers the opportunity of a lifetime as a tie-in to a forthcoming Seth Rogen movie.
By Carol Tice
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3 Creative Business Ideas That Were Before Their Time
Some visionary ideas came before the world was ready for them.
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How Teen Inventor Went From Sketch to Prototype in 6 Months
Fourteen-year-old entrepreneur Carter Kostler is hoping his fruit-infused water bottle will be his ticket to entrepreneurial success.
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OrigAudio Hits It Big With Fold and Play Recycled Speakers
Two friends create quirky portable speakers inspired by a takeout box.
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Senate Bill Would Undermine University Tech Inventions (Opinion)
A proposed measure intended to encourage more high-tech startups is misguided, our columnist argues. Increasing academic research funding is the better route for fostering innovation.
By Scott Shane
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An Inventor Reinvents His Business
Christopher Hawker was thrilled when his invention hit it big. But just a few years later, his company was on the brink of bankruptcy -- until he reinvented his business model.