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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.
    by Paula Andruss Sep 01, 2013 2 minutes

    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.

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