What does mind mapping and brainstorming software do for inventors? Magic… literally. This type of software can take good continue below
This type of software can take good invention ideas and turn them into genius ideas. What does that mean for the inventor? Less roadblocks, stronger patent power, inventions get to the market quicker, more money from investors, more money from the retail market, even more invention ideas, but that’s just a few things off the top of my head.
I don’t see how people get business projects done right without brainstorming software. One thing for sure, every inventor, writer, or anyone in a creative field could be much more productive and make a lot more money if they used brainstorming software, if for nothing else, for mind dumping.
A good brainstorming software will allow the user to rapid fire ideas and thoughts into the software (mind dumping) and then organize those thoughts into something that makes sense, promotes other thoughts, and fill in any gaps. This is perfect for inventors. But Thoughtoffice goes even further.
Serious Invention Power
Brainstorming software can either be cumbersome to learn and use or as easy & diverse as the Thoughtoffice Innovation Suite will have invention ideas simply falling out of your head with a full plan of action. You choose.
I personally have used MindJet Mindmanager brainstorming software for eons and love the heck out of it. However, I get lots of questions about brainstorming software that’s less expensive. I get it, truly I do. A friend of mine is a writer and one day we were talking about mind mapping and she told me she used a program called Thoughtoffice. When she showed it to me I thought it was as impressive as MindJet Mindmanager but without the high price, at under $100.
Thoughtoffice Innovation Suite is actually several brainstorming software modules all neatly rolled into one software program. I like that!
This brainstorming software works both on a Mac and PC which makes it really convenient. What I liked the most about the Thoughtoffice suite was how it inspired me to keep the ideas flowing with the idea exploration portion of the software. The Brainstorming questions are truly a brilliant feature that lets you go deep and wide with the way it questions you to help you determine if you’re going down the right path or if you should take another one. Mindmanager may do this also, however I’ve never seen it. You can get into some seriously creative stuff here with your inventions or other projects. In fact, I think I’d buy Thoughtoffice brainstorming software just for the brainstorming questions alone.
I can also see that the idea browser section of this brainstorming software will really uncover some amazing word associations that should help tremendously with any USPTO Patent Search. This idea browser is much smarter than I am as some of the words it associated are words I wouldn’t have even considered associating. Truly beneficial for having a bullet proof patent on new inventions.
7 Reasons I Love the Thoughtoffice Brainstorming Software
1. Very, very easy to use. This means the software has been written well.
2. I’ve used the software for 2 weeks. I can’t find one thing I don’t like about it. In fact, I can safely say I love it.
3. Even though I tried Thoughtoffice so I could write about it. I am going to start using this instead of MindJet Mindmanager. Not because I don’t love MindJet. I love, love, love it. However, Thoughtoffice is easier to use.
4. The Word Association portion of it is out of this world awesome
5. The questions this brainstorming software asks you will push through any barriers you may have regarding your invention or project
6. It’s faster than lightning
7. I can’t believe it’s so inexpensive for everything it offers. You can get it here for less than $100
Is there a cheaper brainstorming software than MindJet that you like?
Hello Abby. I know you love the Mindjet software but do you know of any that aren’t so expensive? I’m afraid of making a purchase and then not using it anymore. What I’m looking for is a powerful brainstorming software that allows me to link to previous projects.
Thoughtoffice will Steve. That’s almost elemental for this brainstorming software. Seriously,you’ll love it! It will help you come up with so many ideas.
Although I haven’t tried this one, Thoughtoffice also has a mind mapping and brainstorming software specifically for inventors. Why didn’t I tell you that to begin with? Easy, I don’t usually talk about things I haven’t used or read myself. After all, how can I promote something if I don’t know if I like it?
About Thoughtoffice Inventor
Thoughtoffice Inventor costs more than the standard Thoughtoffice program, currently it’s about $195. It has everything the Standard Thoughtoffice Inventor has but also includes:
• Finding Ideas for New Products
• Improving an Existing Product
• Understanding Your Customer, Market, Competition
• Refining and Shaping Your Idea
• Evaluating Your Idea
As I said, I haven’t used the Inventor’s Brainstorming Software and don’t really know if I will. I think the good old, under $100 ThoughtOffice package works just fine for me. If you use it and feel like letting us know if you liked it or not and why, I’d love to hear what you think.
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