Is RIDD right for you?

So you've got an invention in your head... It's the next big thing - you know it!  You decide to post a comment on an inventors group on LinkedIn, and then all of a sudden, you have 100 messages from different development firms across the United States.  Who do you go with?

Millions of inventors face this same dilemma every day...  The invention industry is huge and always growing!  It's hard to make a decision on which development firm to choose when most of them sound very similar.  In addition, the countless horror stories from other inventors that were scammed by large corporations makes you a little skeptical about spending your life savings taking a risk.

When taking the big leap towards getting your product to market, RIDD has made some adjustments to your typical development firm that should ease your mind:

1. RIDD does not collect any royalties from products.  To distinguish ourselves from competitors, we do not collect a percentage of sales from our clients.  Although we do require a payment for out services, taking only $1,200 initially, for example, is much cheaper than several thousand in the long run.  
2. Clients remained informed throughout the entire process.  Twice each month, clients have a meeting with their Project Manager to discuss any progress or developments with their product.  Before any decisions are made, RIDD clients are given their options and always make the final decision.  
3. Clients are given payment plan options.  At RIDD, we understand that coming up with the money to get a product developed can be burdensome.  Therefore, even if it's complete development, clients at RIDD can pay as little as $350 a month for services.  
4. RIDD is involved in their local community.  It's not everyday that you see a development firm starting their own charity.  On October 23, RIDD launched its Helping Hands Charity, feeding 50 families in the Athens area.  

Rhodes Invention Design & Development, LLC was formed for one purpose: to give inventors and business owners the ability to product products along with providing vital services at a drastically reduced price.  Clients' needs are always a main priority as we work hard to meet all goals and expectations.

Helping Hands kickoff this Sunday!

For those of you who haven't heard, everyone at RIDD is super excited for the kickoff of our Helping Hands Charity this Sunday at the Athens-Clarke County Library.  At the event, we will be passing out enough food to feed 50 families, so please help us spread the word and get rid of all of this great food donated by the Dollar Tree!  We've been receiving several phone calls at the office in response to the article published in the Athens Banner Herald this week, so hopefully this blog post should clear up all uncertainties!

1. Where will the kickoff take place?  The first kickoff will held in the parking lot of the Athens-Clarke County Public Library located at 2025 Baxter Street.
2. What time should we get there?  Joseph Rhodes and the rest of the RIDD staff will be at the library to pass out food between 9 am - noon.  Stop by anytime!      
3. Who is eligible to receive the food?  The bags full of food are for anyone that could use a little help...  Even college students!  You do not have to be homeless to get the food... We realize that it is not just homeless people hurting in these hard economic times.  The bags will be the same for everyone - prepackaged with canned goods from the Dollar Tree.    
4. When will the next Helping Hands event be?  We plan on continuing the food handouts the third Sunday of every month.  Keep an eye out on our Facebook and Twitter for more information closer to the event.
5. How do we apply for the Helping Hands housing and education program?  Since we are not planning to start this aspect of Helping Hands until next year, we have not started accepting applications for the program.  Keep an eye out for more information to come at the beginning of 2012.  

We are excited to finally have the chance to give back to our community at the kickoff this weekend!  Please spread the word to everyone you know in the area that could use a little help, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Babies are us!

No, we're not referring to the largest baby product retailer with the title of this blog post... We're actually referring to ourself!  Currently, Rhodes Invention Design & Development, LLC is working on more products in the baby industry than any other market.  While some clients, like the Bottle Bender and Bot- Top, are still in the early stages of development, getting CAD and working prototypes, other baby products like Shoezooz and FunSpunge are working on getting placed in stores across the US.  For all of you parents out there looking for great products for your little ones, be sure to keep an eye out for these RIDD inventions:

Our newest addition, Baby No Bumps, is currently being licensed for product placement by RIDD.  This product will protect your toddler's head from bumps and bruises during those tricky months of learning how to walk. 

 

The FunSpunge is another fully developed product going through licensing with RIDD.  It is a headband that fits snug on a kid's head so that soap and water will stay out of their eyes during bath time.  It has been featured on the New York Daily News as well as Fox & Friends.  Keep an eye out for it to hit stores soon!  

Featured previously in USA Today, this soft and cuddly puppy is another one of our fully developed products going through the licensing phase at RIDD.  When you squeeze his hand, "Affirmation Buddy" tells your child one of ten different inspirational messages that will help shape their mind in a positive way. These messages inspire and motivate your child while using Affirmation Buddy and condition the mind to maintain positive attitudes and beliefs.

Baby Butz Cream, a 100% natural and 100% safe, diaper rash cream was recently featured in People Magazine's Celebrity Baby Blog.  The story behind its invention is very inspirational and can be found on the product's website.  If your little one has a hard time staying comfortable in diapers, this product is guaranteed to stop the pain and start the healing process immediately.  If you apply this product at every diaper change, Baby Butz guarantees that your baby will NEVER develop diaper rash.    


Other RIDD baby products in the early stages of product development include the Bot-Top and Bottle Bender, both invented to make feeding babies easier for parents.  You will be able to find more information on these products as they develop on our new website - www.rhodesdevelopment.co.  Until then, keep an eye out for our already developed products in stores near you, or feel free to order them on their websites.