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SUCCESS STORY: The Simple Organizer

Here’s another Success Story! This time, we are focusing on a great product: The Simple Organizer! 

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The Simple Organizer is a very useful, versatile and adaptable product for your everyday organizational needs. Use The Simple Organizer in various settings including: on top of your desk, attached to the side of your computer, in the kitchen, in your bedroom, in the bathroom, in your vehicle and by your entryway. The four removable walls make The Simple Organizer able to be customized to fit your needs.

We developed this product from start to finish! It truly was an absolute success! 

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!

 

I have an idea! What should I do next?

Lead-Successful-Invention2Every invention that has ever gone to market started as an idea in the mind of an inventor. The steps that they took directly afterwards are what made them either successes or failures. A lot of planning, development, and even money goes in to the creation of a product – it’s vital that you take the appropriate steps to see an invention to completion.

Here are a few helpful hints that past (and satisfied) clients from Source Direct have shared with us:

  1. Understand your product fully before meeting with an organization that promises to develop your idea. Know what the product’s primary function is, and stick to it. Inventor resource companies, alike to Source Direct, will only work with inventors who have a solid idea and a game plan.
  2. Beware of scam artists who claim to be able to “solve all of your problems with money up front”. You need to be able to trust the organization helping to create your product – they are the lifeline to your livelihood. Look through all documentation, understand milestones, and set realistic goals. Ask the company to show you past successes.
  3. Work with a company that will offer a FREE consultation. Source Direct always gives totally free consultations and evaluations. Some organizations will work with anyone and everyone, just to turn over a profit. Source Direct has a very particular on-boarding process, and it’s taken seriously!
  4. Do a search to make sure your idea has not been patented already. You can do a free search on at www.uspto.gov.
  5. The worst thing you can do is prematurely spend all of your money that you’ve allocated for the project. Know your budget, and make sure that the company you work with is reputable.

Most ideas/inventions fail in the early stages due to lack of preparedness, and not knowing where to go or who to talk to. With Source Direct, we have 25+ years in the industry to back us up!

Do you have an idea? Are you in the early stages of invention development? We’d like to help!

Give us a call at 888-373-3876, extension 212. You can also email Marketing@TheSourceDirect.net and a representative will be in touch with you within 24 hours. Our consultations are always free. 

Success Story: BRAINY PAC

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Brainy Pac, http://brainypac.com/

Inventor: Karen Cooney, NJ

About the Product: The Brainy Pac is an innovative cap with a waterproof pouch and pockets on either side, made of a dense material so nobody can see the items inside! The pockets are designed to be secured shut with heavy duty Velcro. This one-size-fits-all cap design is available in blue, black or tan. The Brainy Pac is designed to be worn by men, women, and children!

Testimonial from the Inventor: Ed has really been a life saver for me. Before I found Source Direct, I was working with another company that took a year to send me a sample – very frustrating! Then, I found Ed and he has been helping me ever since. He got my prototype and all I needed for my hat invention/company. In fact, I did a small radio show last week for small business and inventors, and I mentioned Source Direct on the air! My dream of getting my invention going is mostly thanks to the Source Direct team and Ed. We are working on getting the product out there more – we just got into the Johnson and Smith catalog – of course, Ed is handling all the details! Can’t wait to see my hat in many stores! Thank you again Ed and Source Direct! 

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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!

Inventor Resources…where do you go?

When it comes down to finding the best resources for starting your invention journey, you should use caution and only work with individuals that you trust. There are many scams floating around the industry, so you should be weary! We have compiled a list of resources that we trust in:

  • United States Patent and Trademark Office – The USPTO assists independent inventors, small business concerns and university affiliated inventors through its Office of Innovation Development.
  • Source Direct – We help you design, construct, manufacture, market, and package your product! Source Direct is your one stop shop for making your invention dream a reality!
  • UIA (United Inventors Association of America) – 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.
  • Inventorz Network – The Inventorz Network™ is the new collective voice of The Next Big Zing, Womentorz and Women Inventorz Network to create the ULTIMATE network and marketing tool for inventorz.

Would you like to be added to our list of resources? We are always looking for patent and trademark attorneys, aspiring inventors, inventor associations, and networking groups. For consideration, please email Marketing@thesourcedirect.net or call Nathan Daugherty, Client Networking Coordinator, at 888-373-3876, extension 212.

A Q&A With Ed Mauro, Our Founder

We have recently joined the Inventorz Network, and our founder, Ed, was asked a few questions about Source Direct. Here’s a full transcript of the interview!

How long have you been part of the inventor world?

In 1987, I invented my first product, and it has been a whirlwind ever since. My goal was to create a product that solved a common problem in the golf world, and it has absolutely done that (and more!). With the invention of the Club Clean, we saw a market for more golf-cart centric products, so we ran with it! Club Clean is still selling strong after 25 years!

What Products have you invented and what was your success story.

After I invented the Club Clean, I came up with other products to go along with it, such as the Spike Swipe, Buggie Bags, Grip Coach, Gorilla Mats, and The Executive (motorized version of the Club Clean). Our loyal followers and customers loved these new additions, so I built my business around them! Club Clean now sells these items to brick/mortar and online retail stores all over the world. Our full line of Club Clean items can be seen on ClubClean.net.

Are you still inventing on your own? And is this how you keep things fresh? 

Inventors are always inventing! It’s a passion of mine – I’ve made it my life’s work! Currently, I have two major products in the works, that I have been developing over the past couple of years. These products will be to market next year, actually! With the development of our company, Source Direct, I have switched gears a bit to spend time and focus on helping other inventors get through the “concept to completion” of their product.

What is the infrastructure and process look like that makes your company unique?

Just like our products, we are very unique! Sometimes our clients laugh when we tell them this, but we can take their idea from a napkin all the way to warehousing and distribution. Inventors can come to us with an idea, no matter how small, and our team can help them develop from there. We offer constructive criticism from every angle: concepts/development/design/marketing/etc. Our truthful and professional approach to all products is one of the majorways that we stand out from our competition.

 Tell us a few of your successful inventor stories.

First and foremost, our methods proved to be effective with the creation of the Club Clean product back in 1987! We were able to build a very successful business then, and we are still doing the same thing to this day for inventors who entrust us with the task of developing and marketing their product. Over the years since the inception of Source Direct, we have seen 18 different products to a successful completion. Some notable products include Nancy Jane’s Stacking Planters, The Cord Warden, SOS Keyless Steel Doors, EZ Cure “No Think” Wedges, Aqua Vault, Soap Away, Beach Magnet, Time to Brush, and The Simple Organizer. A more detailed list of our items can be seen here:http://www.thesourcedirect.net/products.php

 

Source Direct Joins the Inventorz Network!

lc_inSource Direct is proud to announce a new partnership with the Inventorz Network. Formerly known as the Womens Inventorz Network, the Inventorz Network exists to connect inventors with manufacturers, developers, designers, and even other inventors. Here’s an excerpt from their website:

 

[box type=”bio”] The Inventorz Network™ is the new collective voice of The Next Big Zing, Womentorz and Women Inventorz Network to create the ULTIMATE network and marketing tool for inventorz! Please note the “z” has always been an important part of our brand! Our original platform was created to inspire, educate, and protect inventors across the U.S. and Canada. Yet more and more inventorz came to us and said they wanted to build relationships with industry leaders and buyers, so we grew our business to include these amazing CONNECTIONS on top of all of the fabulous services we have always provided to our inventor community![/box]

By joining the Inventorz Network, Source Direct will have more access to inventors who need assistance in making their product dream a reality. For more information on the Inventorz Network, visit InventorzNetwork.com.

Welcome to the Source Direct Blog!

Thanks for visiting our new Source Direct Blog! We are excited to bring you the latest news from the inventing world, as well as success stories from our many happy clients!

As always, for more information, you can visit our website, TheSourceDirect.net. You may also call 888-373-3876, extension 212, if you would like to speak with one of our representatives!