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The 12 amazing mistake, bloopers, errors, wretched miscalculations, boners, goof-ups, and simply stupid moves made by many new inventors (not meaning you, of course)

Product licensing is a favorite path to riches for many inventors; is the right one for you? here's all you need to know to make your choice, and here are the critical licensing steps taken by other successful inventors

Marketing your product idea yourself might be the perfect decision-or might not. Here's everything you need to know about your idea, your goals, and yourself to make the right choice

Think someone might steal your idea? Here's everything you need to know about patents, trademarks, and copyrights (when you need them and when you don't)

Getting and keeping everything that's coming to you. All about proprietorships, general partnerships, limited partnerships, and corporation structure options

Need money? How much? Here's how to figure what you need, where to find it, and how to get it. All about working with angels, bankers, investors, and your rich Uncle Louie

How to create the kind of powerful presentation material to your new product idea or invention that'll knock off whoever you present it to

It's show time! Light! Action! How to get you and your great product idea in front of the right person at the right company who can make your dreams come true

Meeting with the manufacturer, licensee, or investor. What to do and what to say to make your talents and hard work pay off (it's easier than you think!)

Reaping the harvest. Use my own battle-tested licensing agreement to bring you all the rewards that your talents and hard work deserve

Meet our panel of successful inventors