Steve Barringer

experts.allbusiness.com — Automated cars went from flying under the radar to being prevalent in the media in just a few short months. But sometimes that is the way innovation works-merely a lone concept one day, and before you know it, many companies have a prototype underway. Innovation can be trendy. Innovation can solve problems. Innovation can help people. Over the next half-century, we need to see invention ideas which bring high tech into the average home, further develop existing inventions, and improve quality of life. Here are a few ideas: There is no denying, humans make an impact on the world around us, and generally, it's not in a positive way.

experts.allbusiness.com — So you have an #InventionIdea? In this age of technology and social media, best practices dictate you should have several social media profiles to promote your invention idea. There are over 1.35 billion active monthly Facebook members, 284 million Twitter users, and 332 million LinkedIn users, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Social media allows you to reach your audience on a platform they are already using many hours a day. Many social networks now even allow you to create advertisements that look like natural content they would normally find in their news feeds.

experts.allbusiness.com — If you have been on Pinterest or Tumblr lately, chances are you've heard about The Tiny House Movement. The social movement focuses on reducing the size of not only your house, but also your eco footprint. Most American houses are around 2600 square feet or more and have many expensive bills associated with them, such as gas, electric, sewage, water, and cable/Internet. The average tiny house is around 100-400 square feet, generally has cheaper or no bills, and releases fewer harmful chemicals into the environment. Many of those living in tiny houses also undergo a mental lifestyle change.

experts.allbusiness.com — If you have an invention idea or represent a business that is looking for new innovative products, you should be attending invention trade shows regularly. For inventors, or exhibitors, trade shows give you the chance to reach potential investors and licensing companies as well as network with your peers while spreading the word about your invention. Business representatives, or attendees, can benefit from attending trade shows because they can make connections with inventors and find inventions in their industry they may want to license or invest in. Checking out invention trade shows can be beneficial to both groups of people for many reasons.

experts.allbusiness.com — The early 20th century was a time of rapid innovation. From automobile assembly lines to the first airplane flight, inventions affected consumerism in a way the United States had not seen previously. To this day, the great minds of the 1900s can inspire inventors and entrepreneurs alike. Henry Ford created the Ford Motor Company with the help of multiple business partners and investors in 1903. The Model T was introduced just a few years later in 1908. At just $825 (approximately $22,000 today) at the time of its release, the strong majority of early 20th century Americans learned to drive behind the wheel of the Model T.

experts.allbusiness.com — When you decide to make the jump and pursue your invention idea, you may be wondering if this industry is truly for you. Take my advice - here are five signs that being an inventor is probably not for you: All facets of the invention process involve creativity. From the initial idea for your product to design, and from packaging to marketing, creativity is pertinent when coming up with a new innovation. If you can't think outside the box, inventing will be very hard for you. Everyone can be creative and have fun with it, too.

experts.allbusiness.com — International invention shows are incredibly eye opening. Seeing the efforts of people from other countries really exposes you to the differences - and similarities - between people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Nicole Lininger, InventHelp's INPEX Trade Show Director, recently traveled to Seoul, South Korea, to attend the Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF), hosted by the Korea Invention Promotion Association. An invention connoisseur herself, Lininger knows hot new products when she sees them. Take a look at her list of the coolest, most innovative products at the Seoul International Invention Fair.

blog.inventhelp.com — Many great ideas are born each day in minds all over the globe and many people have the drive and desire to turn their invention ideas into products. There can be some limiting factors to bringing your idea to fruition, such as lack of knowledge, deficiency of funds, and a shortage of time to dedicate to your idea. For these reasons and many others, some people choose to attempt to license their products to companies. But, how exactly does this process work? There's no cut-and-dry instruction manual or direct path to take, but there are resources and tips available on how to license a product.

blog.inventhelp.com — Emily Moorhead Is your bracket ready? March Madness is here, but do you know who invented basketball and how some of basketball's greatest innovations came to be? Basketball was invented out of a need for a fun activity on a rainy day. Basketball inventor Dr. James Naismith, physical education professor and instructor at International Young Men's Christian Association Training School, (now Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts) created the sport when he wanted a fun activity to keep his gym class busy on a rainy day. The first game was played in December of 1891 with a soccer ball and a peach basket for the hoop.

blog.inventhelp.com — Emily Moorhead Staying true to the nature of the industry, having a career in innovation means your line of work is always varied. Not a day goes by without a surprise being thrown into your workload. To many of those working in the industry, however, this is a blessing because there is never a dull moment. The innovation industry offers many opportunities to learn many different skills at once. 1. Creativity In the simplest terms, innovation is creative problem solving. The various aspects of working with inventions include many creative tasks, such as product development, marketing, and design.

blog.inventhelp.com — Emily Moorhead International Women's Day has been celebrated on March 8 th every year since 1909. This special holiday celebrates women from all walks of life and the impact which women have on their families, society, and the world. Women inventors have made a massive impact on science and innovation and their efforts deserve endless recognition. Sometimes, it's easy to remember the woman's contributions to society without memorializing her persona and her other accomplishments. Thank you, ladies, for your big minds and even bigger hearts.