Category: Inventing 101

Going International

Posted by Edith G. Tolchin | Aug 31, 2020 | Inventing 101

Your Idea is Patented Elsewhere. Now What?

Posted by Don Debelak | Jul 31, 2020 | Inventing 101

Building a Distribution Strategy

Posted by Don Debelak | May 18, 2020 | Inventing 101

Making Products Customer Driven

by Don Debelak | Mar 31, 2020 | Inventing 101

Inventors frequently create a product that satisfies their needs without considering what target customers want. Even if you have one feature they want, be sure you aren’t missing other features that customers also feel are essential.

Don’t Forget the Press Release

by Don Debelak | Jan 28, 2020 | Inventing 101

Press releases are a great tool for inventors because editors may publish information about your product in a new product section that might be read by key industry people.

Go, or No?

by Don Debelak | Dec 4, 2019 | Inventing 101

Trade shows can be expensive, so it is wise to do some homework ahead of time to ensure they are a good fit for your product. Along those lines, consider these seven steps before you decide.

10 Criteria for a Winning Product

by Don Debelak | Oct 31, 2019 | Inventing 101

These 10 criteria can help you decide which product could be your ticket to major success. You don’t need to satisfy all 10, but the more you meet the better chance you will have.

Identifying the Right Target Market

by Don Debelak | Sep 29, 2019 | Inventing 101

Choose your target market carefully. There are many factors that determine the right target market, but two important ones are market size and pricing.

3D Printing? Try the Library

by Don Debelak | Aug 30, 2019 | Inventing 101

Inventors have a significant advantage if they own the often-expensive equipment that allows them to make 3D models for their initial models or prototypes. But did you know that many libraries have added 3D printers that you can use?

Find Contacts and Use Them Well

by Don Debelak | Apr 3, 2019 | Inventing 101

Steps to get in the door with your target companies.
It’s a great benefit to inventors when they find a supporter early, before making any formal sales calls.

Seniors’ Impact on Inventing Grows

by John Rau | Nov 6, 2018 | Inventing 101

Older innovators often have unique knowledge, foresight.
Within a couple of decades, older people are projected to outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history.

5 Inventor Traits To Eliminate Immediately

by Howie Busch | Oct 30, 2018 | Inventing 101, Resources

Most inventors are wonderful people, but I find that most, if not all, exhibit some traits that are holding them back from getting their products to market.