Category Archives: strategy

From idea to business concept blueprint in five steps

“An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.” –Buddha We all have ideas… They come out of nowhere: in the shower, while driving, over coffee, reading newspapers… … Continue reading

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Strategy 101: Key Factors for Successful Strategy Execution

I previously discussed the challenges of building a successful strategy, and key areas where you need to build a foundation for your strategic plans to be successful. From experience, I have seen strategies fail at various stages and for various … Continue reading

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The Missing Link: Transparency in Customer Relations

This is a personal story and a reflection on the separation that exists between a company’s online and physical retail stores. Given current economic conditions, companies have to be more customer focused and look to continuously integrate many facets of … Continue reading

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More on Positioning: HP and HDTV

I just read from ABI Research that HP is exiting the HDTV business. If I had known about this when I wrote the article on Strategy 101: A Look at Positioning Through Apple’s MacBook, I would have certainly mentioned it. … Continue reading

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Strategy 101: A Look at Positioning Through Apple’s MacBook

  “Positioning starts with a product. A piece of merchandise, a service, a company, an institution or even a person… But positioning is not what you do to a product. Positioning is what you do to the mind of the … Continue reading

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