Staff and facilities typically grow as the business advances through the phases shown in the Model.

Expanding
In order to attract and retain new employees, manage business functions that may be outside your area of expertise, and gain credibility with potential clients and investors, you will need to consider:

• Board of Directors/Advisors
• Legal/Accounting Staff or Consultants
• Expanded Management Team
• Equity Allocation (e.g. stock options)

Regulatory Considerations
If you are manufacturing a product, you may need to consider Regulatory Compliance and Certifications, including:

• FCC
• FDA
• CE
• ISO
• UL
• OSHA
• EPA

Product vs. Prototype
In the "heat of battle" it is sometimes necessary to ship a prototype to meet a time-critical need. But keep in mind that a product differs from a working prototype by including:

• Technical Documentation
• Marketing Literature
• Sales / Marketing Staff
• Technical Support
• Packaging
• Manufacturability
• Test, Evaluation and Quality Assurance
• Distribution System