Inventions and Product Ideas

The Three Biggest Concerns Inventors Have - Part 2
May 14, 2008, 8:45 PM
Selling. Many inventors fear it, but you don’t have to. Your product ultimately needs to sell itself; if it truly has a sincere benefit, then the process isn’t going to be difficult.

The Three Biggest Concerns Inventors Have – Part 1
May 12, 2008, 11:00 AM
Money. It’s a pressing issue for inventors – rarely will an individual be so financially secure that they don’t have to ask themselves, “Am I going to have to invest large amounts of money to sell my idea? How much money I am going to need exactly…?” ...

I Need Your Help - A Call to Action
May 09, 2008, 1:35 PM
There is so much more I have to share! But in the meantime, I'd like to take this opportunity to hear back from you. A blog, at its best, addresses the desires of the public who elect to read it – it informs, helps, directs, eases, encourages, and enlightens. Am I doing all of these things for you?

Sacrifice - How Much is Too Much?
May 07, 2008, 5:00 PM
Sacrifice. Where do YOU draw the line? Creativity is my first love, and always will be. It drives me. It dually challenges and satisfies me.

Using Wikipedia For New Product Research
May 05, 2008, 11:50 AM
The search engine “Wikipedia” is an incredibly useful tool, for both the inquisitive public at large and product developers and inventors. Knowledge is power.

Presenting A Professional Appearance - A "How To" Lesson
May 02, 2008, 3:35 PM
It’s very important to present yourself with a certain degree of professionalism. Giving potential contacts the idea that you’re “not really a business” can seriously hurt your ability to cut a deal and sell your idea. If people think . . .

Interview with Steve Wozniak: Lessons from the Engineer of the First Personal Computer
April 30, 2008, 4:15 PM
I recently had the honor of interviewing the co-founder of Apple Computer and the inventor of the first personal computer, Steve Wozniak. Wozniak was awarded the National Medal of Technology in 1995, the highest honor for an engineer, and inducted into the Inventor's Hall of Fame in 2000. Although his first love remains science and technology, Wozniak now devotes himself to philanthropy and education – inspiring other youth with his enthusiasm and remarkable life experiences.

Qualities Every Successful Inventor Must Have
April 28, 2008, 11:15 AM
I’ve been reflecting on the past thirty years of my career. What have I learned? What are the values I consider most important? What perspective do I want to impart to young independent inventors, movers and shakers?

The "Walk-By Factor": Why You Need It and How to Recognize It.
April 23, 2008, 1:20 PM
I dedicated a recent blog to inventor's associations and groups. Some are obviously stronger than others. But President of the Inventor's Club of Kansas City, Steve Pope, provides a primary example of what you have to gain by attending one and pursuing opportunities provided by ALL of these communities.

How Parenting Can Help You Become a More Successful Entrepreneur
April 21, 2008, 4:50 PM
Patience. Stamina. Flexibility. Parenthood demands the practice and mastery of these qualities – and so does entrepreneurship, inventor mom Tamara Monosoff defends.