Monthly Archives: June 2014

5 Overlooked Keys to Inventing Success: I – Invent Things that are simple and Low Cost

Posted on 06/28/2014 by ideaworth

In the previous blog – R – Resources, Find and Develop Them – I focused upon often-overlooked resources that arise from setbacks. Bad circumstances often yield valuable resources that can aid success in future efforts. Let’s look at another sometimes-overlooked … Continue reading →

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5 Overlooked Keys to Inventing Success: R – Resources, Find and Develop Them

Posted on 06/26/2014 by ideaworth

The previous blog – B – Balancing Risk versus Opportunity – pointed to mitigating the high risk associated with inventing by choosing and pursuing opportunities carefully. Regarding resources for inventors, there are a variety of recognized resources, including: patent searching … Continue reading →

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5 Overlooked Keys to Inventing Success: B – Balancing Risk versus Opportunity

Posted on 06/22/2014 by ideaworth

Among the most commonly cited keys to invention success are: obtaining a strong patent, effectively marketing your product, etc. I thought it would be interesting to address 5 often overlooked keys to inventing success – starting with B for Balancing … Continue reading →

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Successful Inventing from A to Z: Z – the Zenith of A to Z Series

Posted on 06/19/2014 by ideaworth

Welcome to the last posting of the A to Z of Inventing series. I hope you have enjoyed them as I have attempted to cover an arc of the key invention topics from A to Z in this series. this … Continue reading →

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Successful Inventing from A to Z: Y – You Really Want to be an Inventor?

Posted on 06/14/2014 by ideaworth

Today’s post, Y – You Really Want to be an Inventor? – is the last in the A to Z series (Z is just to be a recap of the series). It is a good point to once again look … Continue reading →

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Successful Inventing from A to Z: W – Website – Do I Need a Website?

Posted on 06/11/2014 by ideaworth

In the previous post – V – Value Proposition – is this Product Worth Developing? – I discussed how changing circumstances might change your view regarding proceeding forward with your invention. Let’s look at a different topic: is a website … Continue reading →

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Successful Inventing from A to Z: V – Value Proposition – Is this Product Worth Developing?

Posted on 06/08/2014 by ideaworth

In the previous post – U – Understanding and Planning Importing Logistics – I described 5 key importing timeframes or milestones. Once you know and understand these timeframes for your product, you can effectively plan logistics to import your product. … Continue reading →

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Successful Inventing from A to Z: U – Understanding and Planning Importing Logistics

Posted on 06/04/2014 by ideaworth

In the previous post – T – Three Partners in Your Overseas Manufacturing Team – I discussed how your manufacturer must work closely with your freight forwarder and with your US Customs broker for efficient importing of your product. In … Continue reading →

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