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In a rapidly morphing world, what was once celebrated as sustained competitive advantage for a company has already become almost an illusion at best. Some companies may have sustained their strong market position and have… Let’s Fix It: Transient Competitive Advantage
Being consistent in creating and distributing content is a cornerstone of successful content marketing. It’s something we have talked about for a long time, often expressed in phrases like “content marketing is a marathon, not… Let’s Solve Consistency In Content Marketing
Editor’s Note: Dr. Lucell Larawan is a seasoned business mentor and entrepreneur, as well as Flevy author. On Flevy, he recently published a framework, Sculpting Quality and Performance Excellence. * * * * This is now… What Disruptive Innovation Really Is
If you are looking for an engaging and fun way to spark innovation among employees you will like this idea that I call “Lion’s Den.” This interesting employee event is loosely built on the concept… How to Drive Innovation by Creating a Lion’s Den
E-commerce is a booming industry and this fact is clearly evident if you look at the Forbes Fortune list. Numerous eCommerce companies have not only been able to find a spot in the list, but… eCommerce Growth, a 5-Minute Guide for Startups [INFOGRAPHIC]
Editor’s Note: Ganesh Rajagopalan is a seasoned management consultant and former investment banker. He is also a leading author on Flevy, having published numerous business frameworks on topics such as Strategy Development, Investment Analysis, and Value… Industry Value Chain: Understand Its Importance and Application to the Mining Industry
Here at Forward View, we spend a lot of time asking ourselves, “What’s next?” and “How can small businesses succeed in the coming months and years?” We use these thought exercises to develop The Forward… The 21st Century Small Business
Of course you know business model innovation. It’s common practice among innovators. A lot of markets have been disrupted by new business models, often initiated by start-ups and new entrants: Airbnb disrupts the market for accommodation… A New Approach to Business-Model Innovation
This is a very big industry that is becoming more main stream. The industry consolidation bandwagon is starting, so like the Gartner Hype Cycle predicts, its only a matter of time before there is wholesale buy-ups of niche Environmental Consulting… Environmental Consulting as a Revenue Line for Professional Services Firms
A joint-venture is a business agreement between two (or more) parties to create a new entity, with new assets, resources and management control. The goal of the new entity is the same one as all… Joint Ventures to Grow Revenues, Reduce Costs, and Mitigate Risk
Editor’s Note: This is the era of rapid changes and disruptive innovations, and no startup, irrespective of size or industry, should be launched without a high degree of innovation and differentiation. This article is about… Tips to Achieve an Innovative and Differentiated Startup Project
Professional services firms are undergoing a profound transformation. The markets are changing and the old ways of doing business are becoming obsolete. Customers paying for professional services are becoming more sophisticated and more discerning. Why… The Evolution of Business Consulting