When an entrepreneur has an idea for a new product or a simple tweak that could improve an existing one, there are phases to go through so the idea goes from thought to market. Entrepreneurs do not always take the same path. Some do take a trial and error approach. For most people though, it is better to start with prototyping. The nice thing is that there are other entrepreneurs who take the time to help their fellow enterprises. For example, there are product research development Orange County CA services at their disposal. Working with professionals allows an entrepreneur to fully translate their idea to a working model that captures the product’s essence.
Starting with a prototype is worthwhile when the entrepreneur is going to seek funding. Whether it is a loan or venture capital, investors are going to want to see a visual model of the product. It also shows that the entrepreneurs are serious about their idea and are committing to it by going through the research phase. Investors understand having excitement about a product idea. The market is a different story. Sometimes the market is not ready for the item or it is already saturated. With a prototype, investors can decide if they are going to put their team behind it as well as their marketing prowess and sales connections.
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