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5 Steps to Creating a Million-Dollar Product

2/07/11 at 11:30 PM

Some of the greatest inventions in history happened literally by accident. How to turn a big idea into a bestseller. Continue Reading

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Ask Rod, Episode 24: Where Can I Find Good Part-Time Employees?

By Rod Kurtz

12/09/10 at 5:00 PM

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz explains where to find quality talent and why you may not need a patent for your invention. Plus, Lauren does her best Mary Poppins impression. Continue Reading

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Protecting a Business Idea: 5 Things You Need to Know

By Geoff Williams

9/05/10 at 4:30 PM

Think you've got a million-dollar invention on your hands and worried someone will steal it? How to protect your business idea. Continue Reading

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Patents: 5 Things You Need to Know

By Darren Dahl

5/10/10 at 3:00 PM

Got a hot new invention? How to file a patent and protect your idea. Continue Reading

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