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How Do I Study My Competition?

* From  Date: Wednesday, March 14 2007

Knowing the competition is cruicial to the success of any business.

  • Gathering a solid base of information is the first step to creating a strong competitive analysis.
  • The next step is analyzing the information and using it to your advantage. List the strengths and weaknesses of each competitor.
  • Then look for areas where you cannot compete and areas where you can provide something that others cannot.

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