What's the Big Idea? With the right knowledge, a little luck and a lot of perseverance, you, too, can turn your big idea into a million-dollar business.
By Gwen Moran Edited by Frances Dodds
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Part I
Bring Your Invention to Life
Caroline Shengle, 46, and Lisa Beltezore, 34, are an inventor's version of the Cinderella story. Beltezore was sick of having her shoes chewed up and her couch pillows carried into the backyard by her beloved canine companions. She and Shengle came up with a solution: They freeze dog treats into a block of ice anchored onto a rimmed metal plate. As the ice melts, it creates a container of cool water for outdoor pets, as well as a toy to keep them occupied.
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