http://www.artipot.com/authors/7578/art-espey/ Latest articles by Art Espey from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/317376/how-to-call-potential-invention-licensing-partners.htm At some point in your invention commercialization process journey you are going to have to contact the companies with whom you want to pursue a licensing arrangement That means that you, or someone such as a commission invention licensing agent, who represents you are going to have to pick up the phone and make a sales call Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:36:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/317376/how-to-call-potential-invention-licensing-partners.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/290801/7-technology-transfer-officer-tips-for-tough-economic-times.htm There is no doubt that these are tough economic times Unemployment is high and credit is tight Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:36:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/290801/7-technology-transfer-officer-tips-for-tough-economic-times.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/287139/5-tips-for-test-marketing-inventions.htm There is no reason that test-marketing inventions should cost 1000s of dollars A little effort and a lot of imagination and boldness and you can find out how valuable the market will see your invention Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:31:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/287139/5-tips-for-test-marketing-inventions.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/277591/the-secret-to-determining-your-inventions-market-value.htm Most new inventors have great ideas They see the world and its myriad problems differently than others see it Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:15:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/277591/the-secret-to-determining-your-inventions-market-value.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/253456/10-invention-licensing-secrets.htm It happens to all inventors at one time or another It's a tough decision but one that you have to make to show your baby to the world Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:27:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/253456/10-invention-licensing-secrets.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/234979/the-key-to-selling-invention-ideas.htm Energy and persistence conquer all things - Benjamin Franklin These words were spoken by one of the greatest inventors in history It was true in the 1700s and it is true today Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:28:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/234979/the-key-to-selling-invention-ideas.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/234934/recession-sparks-innovation-and-new-product-development.htm At a recent San Francisco conference, John Doerr, one of America's most famous venture capitalist called the recession "the greatest economic opportunity of our lifetime" Drastic changes create great opportunities for those with vision and grit Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:12:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/234934/recession-sparks-innovation-and-new-product-development.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/231816/take-your-invention-idea-to-market.htm One of the keys to inventor success is to know how to sell your invention Not all inventions are good Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:27:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/231816/take-your-invention-idea-to-market.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/231314/7-common-mistakes-that-new-inventors-make.htm There is a saying that "everyone has a book in them" This is probably also true of an invention idea Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:42:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/231314/7-common-mistakes-that-new-inventors-make.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/151010/pr-your-startup-and-you.htm Many startups, and for that matter, small businesses that are still in their infancy, struggle with certain PR and marketing issues The first question that many entrepreneurs have is "How do I get the PR and marketing that I need to get attention Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:21:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/151010/pr-your-startup-and-you.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/138809/picking-a-strategy-for-your-small-business.htm So, now you have achieved your goal You own your own business Thu, 22 May 2008 04:02:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/138809/picking-a-strategy-for-your-small-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/135440/big-hazards-to-avoid-when-building-your-first-website.htm In today's business world all small businesses should have some type of web presence This web presence whether it is an information web page or an e-Commerce website is crucial to reaching, engaging and interfacing with certain growing market segments Thu, 15 May 2008 01:59:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/135440/big-hazards-to-avoid-when-building-your-first-website.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/124789/using-the-5-whys-approach-to-identify-a-business-problem.htm Small business owner David M felt the ground shifting beneath his feet Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:03:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/124789/using-the-5-whys-approach-to-identify-a-business-problem.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/124450/keeping-your-business-afloat-in-this-recession.htm Well, it finally happened The good times are coming to a crashing halt Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:38:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/124450/keeping-your-business-afloat-in-this-recession.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/117568/starting-a-small-business-in-this-recession.htm Starting a small business is a real challenge It is a test of will, skill, determination and desire Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:46:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/117568/starting-a-small-business-in-this-recession.htm