Category Archives: Inventing

Inventing on a Budget…6 Tips for Getting your Idea off the Ground without Breaking the Bank

Everyone has a great idea for a product, but very few people feel they have the financial means to bring it to life. I’m here to challenge that myth. With the incredible resources available today, in my opinion, there’s never been a better time to try your hand at inventing! As an inventor who has…

Top Criteria Infomercial Companies Look for When Evaluating a Product:

In the “Patents & Prototypes” webinar (view here) I did on July 10th, 2010, I promised I would post the criteria that top infomercial companies use when evaluating a product to take to market. If you have a product you think is perfect for infomercial, consider these points before proceeding: • Is it unique? Is…

Momtrepreneur/Inventor, Marcy McKenna hits a home run for the bath and home organization industries.

Rarely does an invention come along that is a virtual slam dunk in terms of changing the way we go about our daily lives. Momtrepreneur and Inventor Marcy McKenna, appears to have done just that with her break through invention, The Style & Go™ Hair Care Valet. When we think of inventions in terms of…

Is my product idea good, great or not so great?

Every one of us who has an idea for a product or a business has that moment where we think we’ve created something life changing.   As a serial inventor, I can tell you I have that feeling at least once a month.  Ugh! My mind starts spinning, I become obsessed with my idea and I’m…

Top Ten Things Kevin Harrington of TVGoods Looks for When Evaluating a Product

I had the pleasure of attending The 2012 International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago. If you’ve never been and you have a new product or even just a new product idea, it’s definitely worth going. One of the presenters was Kevin Harrington of TVGoods and formerly a part of my favorite television show Shark…