During everyone’s quarantine period this past year, it’s safe to say there were more TV shows being consumed than in past years. Among those were popular reality entrepreneurial shows such as Shark Tank and The Profit, as well as scripted entrepreneurial shows like Dragon’s Den, Silicon Valley and StartUp. In a time where a lot of Americans were tight on money due to lack of hours at work or even losing their jobs, I found it interesting that views on shows about entrepreneurship were spiking in views.
New Product Development: Is Now The Right Time?
Product development is going to include all of the steps needed for you to go from “I have a great idea,” to “I invented ‘xyz’ product you see in stores.” However, there are a lot of factors that go into this process, and it can be very easy to let excitement get you into the process when you should maybe consider waiting a bit longer.
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Beta Testing Products: An Introductory Guide | Validate Your Business Idea
Beta testing is a critical step to achieve a successful product launch. Many businesses perform it by sponsoring a limited release of their product to either a specific demographic or the general public and then seeking feedback from participants.
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Spend More To Spend Less: Why Having Spare Parts Is Not Always Bad When Prototyping.
From time to time we are presented with the question, Do I have enough. Did I get enough wine for the party, should I get extra lumber for this project just in case? Have you ever driven back to the store when you guessed wrong? In product development, this same question comes up all the time.
What Should You Expect From Your Design Company?
You’ve worked on your ideas and created your design. You have found the right company to help you take your idea to the next step. You may even have an idea of what types of methods your design team will use to show you how your final product will work. However, now that you’re well into the process of working through your project, what should you expect to see from your project management company? Without a finished product or prototype, you may find it hard to visualize how your design’s progressing. When you know the right questions to ask, you can get the answers you need and the visual collateral to better communicate your idea. Read on to find out what types of deliverables your project manager can provide to show you exactly what you need to know.
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Leveraging PDFs for Engineering
When you think of a Portable Document File or PDF, you likely think of different texts or informational documents that you have downloaded for personal and professional use. However, you might be surprised to learn that PDFs play a vital role in the engineering world as well. Read on to learn how a simple PDF can change the way your company does business.
