Should an Inventor Invest in a 3D Printer?
Inventors thinking about investing in a 3D printer to prototype an invention, might wonder if it’s worth it, or what type of printer to get.
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Reasons You Should Prototype Your Idea Before Developing It
Many start-ups consider skipping the prototyping phase of development to save time and money. We explain why you should always prototype before production.
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Choosing a Product Manufacturing Company for Your Invention
Choosing a manufacturer for your invention is a big step in product development. Learn how to select the ideal manufacturing partner for your invention here.
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Quick Guide to the Product Development Process for Startups
The product development process for startups includes many stages to produce the best product possible. Learn more about this process with our guide here.
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Crazy Things That Inventors Do
Passion is a great thing! In fact, we started Product QuickStart because we thrive on the passion that entrepreneurs have for their businesses. But, sometimes passion can blind even the most business savvy of entrepreneurs. In my career, I’ve seen inventors do some brilliant things, and I’ve seen some brilliant inventors do things they wish
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Launching an Electronic Product
The following article was written by Kristin, CEO of InMotion Albums. InMotion is one of Product QuickStart’s clients, and we’ve delighted in being a part of their journey from idea to product launch. Kristin’s article (reblogged with permission) offers a fantastic narrative of the steps that she and her company have been through to bring
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Design Around Your Own Patent
Someone will probably do it. That someone should be you! You dealt with the problem for years with your “work arounds”. As frustrating as they were, the work-arounds at least made the task a little easier or less problematic. Still, you always knew that there had to be a better way. Then, one day, you
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Successful Crowdfunding Requires a Strong Plan
Brandon T. Adams is a “Lifestyle Entrepreneur”, inventor, and crowdfunding expert. Founder of the University of Young Entrepreneurs, Brandon is an authority on crowdfunding who has ‘been there, and done that’. Mr. Adams successfully funded a product on Kickstarter, and has worked through the steps of product design and development, marketing, and manufacturing. Brandon is
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Timing the Retail Launch of an Invention
Jim DeBetta is an Invention and Retail Product Specialist, and his company, DeBetta Enterprises helps entrepreneurs find retail homes for their products. Guess how long it takes to get a product on retail shelves?The answer may surprise you, but on average from the time a product is shown to a retail buyer until it is
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Not Another Brainstorm!?
Brainstorm. noun: a violent transient fit of insanity On their dictionary website, Webster’s defines brainstorming as a way of developing new ideas through “intense group meeting encouraging uninhibited and spontaneous contributions from all members” Over time, enough books and articles have been written about the idea of brainstorming that it would take weeks to read
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