Category: Inventing 101

Go, or No?

Posted by Don Debelak | Dec 4, 2019 | Inventing 101

10 Criteria for a Winning Product

Posted by Don Debelak | Oct 31, 2019 | Inventing 101

Identifying the Right Target Market

Posted by Don Debelak | Sep 29, 2019 | Inventing 101

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.

Handy, Schmandy: Manufacturing and Licensing by Yourself

by Howie Busch | Oct 17, 2018 | Inventing 101, Resources

Having inventing talent isn’t crucial for getting your
product to market

It’s essential to make the right choices involving manufacturing
by yourself, licensing and crowdfunding.

Success Goes Beyond Dollars

by John Rau | Jul 21, 2018 | Inventing 101

A strong innovation component is crucial to an invention’s value Invention, at its core, is a...

Searching for That ‘Secret Sauce’

by John Rau | Jun 18, 2018 | Inventing 101

There is no surefire formula for invention success; the Pet Rock made millions of dollars, yet a...

Why Do So Many Start-ups Fail? Two Surveys Highlight Common Factors

by John Rau | May 21, 2018 | Inventing 101, Resources

Failure for startups can be defined in many ways, but the factors involved are often consistent.

Consider Mobile for Your Next Invention

by John Rau | Apr 16, 2018 | Inventing 101

Commercializing and patenting smartphone apps involves a different set of issues than those confronting people who deal with traditional types of inventions.