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Our Inventor Store has LAUNCHED!

Howdy, folks! Nathan here. I am the Internet Sales Manager and Client Networking Director for Source Direct. Over the years, we have helped many products see their way to the big box and internet retail stores. I have been working on a new way to showcase our inventors and their products, and what better way than with our own SOURCE DIRECT ONLINE STORE!

Luckily, we were able to secure the name InventorShowcase.net, which is a prime domain and super search-able. Our inventors who complete the manufacturing process with us will be featured on this site as soon as their shipments come in….cool, right? We will be adding more paid ads soon, to bump up traffic and get more visitors to the site.

What does this website feature?

  • Full shopping cart functionality and credit card processing.
  • “Recently Viewed” and “Featured Products” on the right sidebar.
  • Customers have their own accounts to track purchases, change billing/shipping info, and order more products.
  • New items added monthly!

This is just one more perk of working with Source Direct. Our team will expertly guide you through the invention process so you can eventually end up on our store site, as well as many others!

Click here to visit our store today!

Feel free to contact me today at 888-373-3876, extension 212. I love hearing about new and amazing products! Mention this blog and you’ll receive a complimentary analysis of your product, and how we can help you today!

I Have An Idea….now what?

Hello readers! Nathan here – I am the Client Networking Director and Social Media Guru for Source Direct. I am starting this blog as a 5 part series to help inventors see their product to completion. Enjoy this blog, and share with your inventor friends! 

“Okay, I have an idea for an invention…now what do I do?” This is probably one of the most common questions that we usually get asked. The journey to completion of a product can be very exciting – but everything starts with a solid idea. 

You must be very careful. In this age, with social media and information interactivity, it can be very easy to lose track of your confidential thoughts, ideas, and innovations. Many have heard the old saying, “Send a letter to yourself with your idea enclosed…this way nobody can say it’s not originally yours!” Don’t do this! This isn’t a legal way to secure your idea – no matter what anyone says. Make sure that all parties involved in your idea have signed some sort of documentation to keep everything secure.

After you have put all of your thoughts on paper, the very first thing you should do is call us – Source Direct! Our founder, Ed Mauro, is an inventor himself – he’s been in exactly the same place you are now. We can help you go directly from concept to completion, and our 20+ years of experience will speak for itself. We have inventors call us every day, seeking guidance and assistance to make sure that their dream becomes a reality.

Feel free to contact me today at 888-373-3876, extension 212. I love hearing about new and amazing products! Mention this blog and you’ll receive a complimentary analysis of your product, and how we can help you today!

Interview with Ed Mauro, Source Direct Founder

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Our founder, Ed, was interviewed today on the Innovation Divaz radio show!

The Innovation Divaz really know the who, what and why of inventing, and love that they can share their knowledge connections and great women invented products with their audience. Meet Melinda Knight – business woman, inventor and expert social media and celebrity gifting guru! And her co host, Dhana Cohen who has been inventing products, businesses, marketing contests, and events for over 20 years! The Innovation Divaz not only co-host this fantastic talk show, they also run the ULTIMATE connection platform for the entire inventor industry at www.inventorznetwork.com! 

 

Source Direct is a member of the Inventorz Network, and looks forward to the opportunities still to come with their organization! Want to listen to the full interview?

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Source Direct and the United Inventors Association (UIA) – a great pair!

The world can be a scary place for inventors – scams around every corner, shady business deals, and a lack of knowledge on different steps of the inventing process. Due to the rising need of educational resources for inventors, different organizations were formed to help the everyday inventor. The UIA is definitely one of them.

From the UIA Website: 

The UIA is a Federally Registered Non-Profit Educational Foundation. Our commitment is to provide educational resources to the inventing community, while encouraging honest and ethical business practices within the industry service providers. If you are not a member of the UIA we invite you to join the thousands of other inventors who are. It’s Quick, It’s Simple…and It’s Free. 

Source Direct has been working with the UIA for years, and subsequently, helping many inventors who need it! Networking with reputable organizations is one way to make your dreams a reality, especially if you are an inventor. If you are interested in joining the UIA, click this link! Membership is free!

Do you have an idea for a product? Call us today – 888-373-3876, extension 212!

We offer free consultations! Don’t delay – call today!

 

 

 

SUCCESS STORY: Time to Brush!

Spotlight On: Time to Brush – http://www.timetobrush.com/

About the Product: This amazing toothbrush and toothpaste caddy holds toothbrushes and different brands to suit the entire family and keep your dental appliances clean and neatly put away.  Time To Brush is a complete dental station designed to teach your children proper hygiene at an early age. Good brushing habits established early can prevent gum, tooth & mouth issues later in life. Your child will relate to Bobby Brush as he shows your child a fun way to ongoing dental health. Educates children on how to brush correctly with a fun 2 minute animated audio/video that walks children through where and how long to brush each section of the mouth. Bobby Brush will teach your children to always brush properly and thoroughly for maximum clean. Includes “Why Children Need To Brush For Two Minutes” – a handy guide written by a pediatric dentist.

Testimonial from the Inventor: My name is Winston Lawer, President & Owner of The Good Habits Company located in Minneapolis MN. Ed asked if I would reach out with some feedback from our experience working with Source Direct.

I came to Ed with a product that was rather complex and involved electronics. I used to source companies in China and India on my own and decided to try Source Direct and to let Ed Mauro do all the work since he doesn’t capitalize on the project unless we generate income.

Ed worked with me along the way and fielded my questions, followed my instructions and offered feedback along the way. Things have worked out nicely on our first run with Ed and we are in the process of looking over another project we have in development and are going to have Ed source it as well.

He is a gentleman with experience and is a respectable man who knows his field. I can say this because I know from sourcing myself and my personal experience working with Ed he gets things done correctly and knows how to.

Do you have an idea for a product? Call us today – 888-373-3876, extension 212!

We offer free consultations! Don’t delay – call today!

Is your invention GOOD enough to succeed in the marketplace?

Ideas for new inventions can come at a dime-a-dozen. Everyone thinks they have the latest and greatest idea for making the world a better, more efficient, and cooler place to be. Despite a biased belief, not all ideas will work – or even make it to prototyping.

Here are some things to keep in mind when attempting to bring your product idea to life:

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  • Does it serve a purpose? Consumers are consistently looking for a solution – does your product provide a solution to their imminent problem? If you are looking to create an item purely of a novelty nature, consider that it’s “purpose”.
  • Is the target demographic realistic? Speak to different consumers in your target demographic to see if they like or dislike the idea. Pre-development testing is a good idea, so you get an understanding of what could happen on the store shelves. Is this something that your demographic can get excited about?
  • Has someone else come up with this idea, or something similar? This is huge. Obviously, there are different competing brands with virtually the same product (Coke/Pepsi, McDonalds/Burger King, Mac/PC). Yes, the examples provided are broad, but you should make sure that there  are enough unique identifiers to your product to make it different. 
  • Do you have the captial to pull this off? By capital, I don’t necessarily mean money (completely). Do you have the supplies, resources, materials, and financial backing? It takes a lot of work to bring a product to life.
  • Is your idea solid? Could you pitch this idea in front of potential investors, and be confident? You must have 100% confidence in your product to see it to completion.

[box type=”info”] A funny quote about inventions..
“The very existence of flamethrowers proves that sometime, somewhere, someone said to themselves, ‘You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I’m just not close enough to get the job done.” ― George Carlin[/box]

Do you have an idea for a product? Call us today – 888-373-3876, extension 212!

We offer free consultations! Don’t delay – call today! You can also email us by clicking here.