Can you imagine how great it would be to know what one question you should ask before you get started on something you’ve never done before? The answer would tell you whether a person or company is legitimate so you can trust them with your idea. Read more »

In the inventing and new product development business, the second question you must ask of a company before pursuing your idea with them is this: Do you make real prototypes or do you make appearance models? Read more »

As an inventor, I know confidentiality is always my customer’s biggest worry. I remember over 23 years ago when working on my first invention, I was afraid to tell almost anyone about it. My main thought was – How do I get help without someone stealing my idea? Looking back, I understand why I felt that way. While I was borderline paranoid, I was also naïve. Read more »