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5 Tips for Creating a Prototype

A prototype is often the only way to know if your idea will fly, and if your startup is ready to launch.

Ready to test your idea's real-world functionality and appeal? Creating a prototype is a must. Mark T. Reyland, a serial entrepreneur and executive director of the United Inventors Association of America (UIA), offers up some tips on working with a manufacturer to get your startup ready to launch.

Before you ever pick up the phone, make sure you

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