🚀 The Broke Inventor’s Guide to Free Resources 💡
💡 Being an inventor doesn’t have to be expensive! Some of the greatest ideas started on a shoestring budget. Whether you're dreaming up your next big idea or refining a prototype, there are free resources out there to help you move forward. Here’s your weekly game plan for learning, growing, and building—without spending a dime!
Your Free Education Plan for Inventors:
📅 Monday – Listen & Learn
🎧 Podcast: How I Built This (NPR) – Learn how scrappy founders turned small ideas into massive companies.
💡 Bonus: IP Fridays – A podcast about patents, trademarks, and protecting your ideas.
📅 Tuesday – Legal Basics & Business Setup
📝 Resource: The USPTO’s website has free guides on patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
💻 Tool: SBA.gov – Free business plan templates, funding advice, and entrepreneur resources.
📅 Wednesday – Build Your Prototype
🛠Tool: TinkerCAD (Free 3D modeling software) – Great for inventors who want to create a simple prototype.
đź“š Learn: MIT OpenCourseWare has free engineering and product design courses.
📅 Thursday – Branding & Marketing for Free
🎨 Tool: Canva (Free version) – Make your own logos, pitch decks, and brand assets.
📢 Tip: Start posting your journey on LinkedIn and Instagram—early exposure is key!
📅 Friday – Free Networking & Mentorship
👥 Resource: SCORE Mentors – Free business advice from experienced entrepreneurs.
đź’¬ Action: Join inventor Facebook groups & Reddit communities to connect with others.
📅 Saturday – Pitch Practice & Funding Search
🎤 Tool: Y Combinator’s free pitch deck resources – Learn how to pitch investors.
đź’° Resource: Check out HelloAlice and Grants.gov for small business grants and funding.
📅 Sunday – Recharge & Plan for the Week Ahead
🧠Mindset Boost: Read The Lean Startup (available at many libraries for free!).
📅 Task: Outline one small step you’ll take next week toward your invention goal.
Keep Inventing, Keep Hustling!
Innovation isn’t about how much money you have—it’s about persistence, creativity, and using the resources at your disposal. Follow this plan, take advantage of free tools, and keep pushing forward.
💡 And don’t forget—we’re here to help you too! Whether you need guidance on trademarks, patents, or business formation, Guided Growth Legal™ is here to support your journey. Book a free consultation today and let’s turn your big idea into reality!
📢 Have a favorite free resource for inventors? Drop it in the comments below!
