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Do I Need a Patent Before I Build My Product?

Here’s What Non-Technical Founders Should Actually Focus On First You have an idea. It’s good. And your first instinct is: I need to protect it. That’s natural. Every founder worries about someone else running with their concept. But here’s the thing: most ideas don’t get stolen — they get stuck.Not because they aren’t good, but […]

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Off the shelf webapp

Custom Web App or Off-the-Shelf Tools?

Here’s How to Choose the Right Path If you’re managing your business across five different tools, chances are — you’ve already built a system.It’s just duct-taped together. Many founders reach a point where the tools they once loved start to feel… cramped.What used to save time now causes friction.Workarounds become workflows.And things start slipping through […]

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loft for product development

You’ve Got a Product Idea — Now What?

A Simple Guide for Non-Technical Founders Who Want to Build Real Tech Having a product idea is exciting. Getting it built? That’s where most people freeze. You’ve got the sketch. The napkin notes. Maybe a few photos of things that “feel close.”You’re confident the idea solves a real problem — and you’re ready to turn […]

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AI consultation for small business

What Tech Should Actually Feel Like for Service-Based Businesses

Technology shouldn’t make your day harder.If it feels like it’s doing more harm than help, something’s off. At Prototype Toronto , we believe tech should quietly support your business, not shout over it. For service-based businesses especially — where client experience and operations are everything — tech should fit in like a trusted assistant, not […]

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