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Things You Need To Know About Prototyping

Sooner or later, you will need a prototype. Hundreds of clients have come our way seeking just such a thing, so here we will attempt to pass along some of the key ingredients for making it happen right for you.

First, in the words of Guy Kawasaki, “This is a chicken and egg situation, but you'll get no sympathy from me.” That's right – we don't sympathize; we invest. Each and every person, entity, corporation, etc. that comes into contact with your effort will view the situation similarly. They all have a definite end purpose in mind – profit (however they define it) and exit – and so should you with regard to prototypes.

Start by asking the obvious and you will be miles ahead of most entrepreneurs.What, exactly, is the purpose of the prototype you seek? That's right, there is more than one level of prototyping...(read more)

Beware of Invention Submission Firms

An entrepreneur recently came to the SBDC for help after becoming the victim of an Invention Submission Firm, paying almost $10,000 for a “market evaluation and commercialization plan” that turned out to be worth only slightly more that the glossy paper it was printed on…(read more)