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You have no excuse not to get started.

When you invent with the market in mind, you set yourself up for success.

A simple thing I came up with while doing something I love continued to sell for a decade.

They just might surprise you.

You may have just come up with a great idea, but it doesn't mean squat if you fall into this trap.

A former toy maker turned inventor shares the story of one of his first big victories in entrepreneurship.

If you want to live the life of an inventor, you had better develop yourself into an inventor.

Spending your life with someone who is as just as passionate, or more so, about their business can be a challenge.

You need to engage and inspire the people you work with to go above and beyond what is being asked of them -- because they want to.

As my father and I enjoyed a snack, he provided me with a simple lesson I have never forgotten.

When you are facing an issue, just ask yourself a simple question before taking any action.

A book has inspired me to take a different approach with my co-founder. Sometimes, the simplest things make the biggest difference.

The actual inventing may be done, but you're far from finished getting your product out there.

You could learn a lot by working your way to the top of a well-established company, but who has time for that?

A lifelong inventor found the secrets of success after failing to hock goods at a street fair.

A man with three decades of experience running his own business shares his insights.

If no one is going to read your book, hold off. Here are four key things to consider to determine whether the timing is right.

To be successful in the business of your ideas, follow these observations from an industry veteran.

Instead, focus your efforts on protecting yourself with these seven strategies.

Having the right attitude can help you overcome your shortcomings, or at least help you get your foot in the door.

Creating the perfect partnership takes understanding, significant effort and above all a sincere desire to make it work.

The date provides a good excuse to put the past year into perspective and to explicitly declare what you want for the future.

Mind you, these aren't gifts you have to purchase -- so you have no excuses not to try to enjoy them.

Reflecting back on his life, serial inventor Stephen Key recalls the importance of having confidence. Trust yourself to make good decisions, he advises. Have the courage to make changes when things don't feel right.

Yes, mistakes will be made. But you do have some degree of control over how much they affect your business.

In today's world, you need to be current, mentally fit and actively involved in running your business.

How do you deal with time off when you're obsessed with work?

When you are considering working with a new person, watch out for these red flags.

These actions are easy to fall into, we've come up with seemingly reasonable excuses for them.

There are four factors successful entrepreneurs have in common. The man behind a recent Kickstarter campaign for a new set of games provides a great example.