Forums: Discussions for entrepreneurs and small business.

I can`t get into many specifics because I believe I have really found something worth while, and I am going to look at patenting my inventions. I do have a question though, about patents say for an example I made a custom wheel for a car, could I patent it or can I only trademark the name? I also have more then one idea/invention can I patient them all at the same time? Also what would be the best way to raise capital? I have heard of venture capital but I think I would want to protect myself first.