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5 Competitive Drivers Which Limit Your Growth Ability

Startup Professionals Musings

Porter proposed his Five Forces framework for analyzing the competitive environment which I think makes even more sense today. Every existing business, as well as every startup, needs to reassess their product or service in the context of these five forces: Intensity of competitive rivalry. Way back in 1979, Michael E.

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5 Factors Which Define The Scope Of Your Competition

Startup Professionals Musings

Porter proposed his Five Forces framework for analyzing the competitive environment which I think makes even more sense today. Every existing business, as well as every startup, needs to reassess their product or service in the context of these five forces: Intensity of competitive rivalry. Way back in 1979, Michael E.

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A Business Rebound is Not All Positive for Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

Porter proposed his Five Forces framework for analyzing the competitive environment which I think makes even more sense today. Every existing business, as well as every startup, needs to reassess their product or service in the context of these five forces: Intensity of competitive rivalry. Way back in 1979, Michael E. Marty Zwilling.

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Changing the Face of Digital Signage: Nanxi Liu of Enplug

Tech Zulu Event

Nanxi had no idea what to expect, going from Biotech to David’s world of digital signage : “We were able to provide an innovative service by focusing on helping businesses increase value to their customers. Our goal was to provide the benefits of increased sales and client retention, all with the best customer service experience.

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What is the Right Burn Rate at a Startup Company?

Both Sides of the Table

Let’s set up a framework. Gross margin (GM) is the amount of profit you make per sale of your product or service taking into account your total costs of selling that product or service. So money spent should add equity value or create IP that eventually will. But what IS the right amount of burn for a company?

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Changing the Face of Digital Signage: Nanxi Liu of Enplug

Tech Zulu Event

Nanxi had no idea what to expect, going from Biotech to David’s world of digital signage : “We were able to provide an innovative service by focusing on helping businesses increase value to their customers. Our goal was to provide the benefits of increased sales and client retention, all with the best customer service experience.

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A Stronger Economy Means More Competitive Threats

Startup Professionals Musings

Porter proposed his Five Forces framework for analyzing the competitive environment which I think makes even more sense today. Every existing business, as well as every startup, needs to reassess their product or service in the context of these five forces: Intensity of competitive rivalry. Way back in 1979, Michael E.