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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. You are never the only alternative, hopefully just the best, in price, utility, and satisfaction. These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.” 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. You are never the only alternative, hopefully just the best, in price, utility, and satisfaction. These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.” 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. You are never the only alternative, hopefully just the best, in price, utility, and satisfaction. These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.” Way back in 1979, Michael E. It’s a painful end.

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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. You are never the only alternative, hopefully just the best, in price, utility, and satisfaction. These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.” Way back in 1979, Michael E.

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Startup Competitors Watch From Five Directions

Startup Professionals Musings

Porter proposed a Five Forces framework for analyzing the competitive environment which I think still makes a lot of sense today. You are never the only alternative, hopefully just the best, in price, utility, and satisfaction. These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.” Either way you lose.

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