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How Risky is Branding?

People say that entrepreneurs are risk takers. I believe that people who start businesses are no more interested in risk than anyone else. They just have a higher tolerance for failure. Entrepreneurs view failure as just another possible step in … Continue reading

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Mavericks, Outcasts and Eccentrics, oh my…

Ten years ago, Adam Morgan, believed by many (including me) to be the Challenger Brand guru, wrote the first edition of Eating the Big Fish: How Challenger Brands Can Compete Against Brand Leaders. Morgan, who worked for one of the … Continue reading

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What New Businesses Will be Born in 2009?

Having been in business for more than 22 years, I’ve seen a number of ups and downs. These years of experience have made me, while not exactly “mellow,” at least a little calmer in the face of bad economic news. … Continue reading

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