Category Archives: Product success

Turning No’s into Inventing Success

Posted on 07/31/2016 by ideaworth

I hesitated to write this particular blog post. I knew lots of readers would roll their eyes and say to themselves, “oh boy, another tawdry tale about failing in the process of success.” I know. But, honestly, I had to … Continue reading →

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The Good Life – Successful Inventors

Posted on 04/15/2016 by ideaworth

Everyone wants the good life, for themselves and their families. The frequently overlooked question is: what really comprises the good life? Is it about earning a high income or having wealth and a secure retirement? Is devoting time to family, friends, … Continue reading →

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The Road Less Traveled for Inventors

Posted on 02/19/2016 by ideaworth

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—  I took the one less traveled by,  And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost Patent, Prototypes, and Packaging Much of inventing and the creative process is intangible: will consumers really understand … Continue reading →

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2016: Thoughts on Inventing in the New Year

Posted on 01/05/2016 by ideaworth

It is a new year, a great time for reflection and to consider your goals and objectives for 2016. This could be a great time to get to work on your product idea: the one that has been bouncing around … Continue reading →

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Your Invention: Fail Early and Fail Fast

Posted on 12/19/2015 by ideaworth

You have an idea for a great new product. Now what? What you choose to do next is key to your success (or lack of it). Here are your first three steps: Do your own free patent search on uspto.gov … Continue reading →

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Real World of Inventing

Posted on 10/31/2015 by ideaworth

Very little is written about the real world of inventing. Many wannabe inventors love to do the following: Come up with ideas for new products Create working prototypes of our ideas Hope to find someone to “buy” the idea or invention To succeed as … Continue reading →

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Persistence Pays

Posted on 09/27/2015 by ideaworth

It has been said so many times that it has become a cliche, but here it is again: if you want to succeed you must be persistent, very persistent. Persistence is a key element of all business success, but persistence … Continue reading →

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Inventors: Become Curious Observers

Posted on 09/15/2015 by ideaworth

I have observed that engineers, accountants, architects and other professionals who put many long, hard hours not only into their profession, but into continuing educations to maintain their skills in the marketplace. Makes perfect sense: to succeed and advance in … Continue reading →

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Assessing Your Million Dollar Idea

Posted on 09/07/2015 by ideaworth

IYou’ve just come up with a brainstorm, a million dollar idea! Why hasn’t anyone thought of it before? It is so simple, but everyone will want to buy it! All you have to do is just get it out there … Continue reading →

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Preparing to License Your Product

Posted on 08/22/2015 by ideaworth

Almost every inventor considers licensing his or her invention to a manufacturer in exchange for a percentage of royalties of all sales of the product. Your great new innovative product solves a problem almost everyone has. You make a few … Continue reading →

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