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Business Model Innovation the Red Sox Way

Harvard Business Review

Of course, a track record of recent success, including two World Series titles (the one in 2004 ending a famous 86-year drought) and six trips to the playoffs in nine years hasn't hurt. The ownership has introduced other business model innovations. Systematically evaluate business model options. Or can you?

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Three Headwinds for Facebook's IPO

Harvard Business Review

When I logged into the site for the first time in the spring of 2004, I was prepared to hate the service. By dedicating a small amount of space on every page viewed and allowing companies to display ads, the social networking giant has developed a multi-billion dollar advertising business. display advertisements online.

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Outsider CEOs Are on the Rise at the World’s Biggest Companies

Harvard Business Review

That’s nearly double the rate from 2004 to 2007. “The level of discontinuous change — when companies need to change their business model or do something they’ve never done before — is driving the desire to bring in outsiders,” says Neilson. one of the authors of the study.

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4 Strategies for Reaching the Chinese Consumer

Harvard Business Review

Between 2004 and 2011, only 1.4% Innovative business models may be required. Despite growing personal wealth and a taste among the rich for expensive cars, jewelery and art, the penetration of property insurance in China remains very low. of property losses due to natural catastrophe were insured, according to Lloyds.

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What U.S. E-Commerce Can Learn from Its Global Copycats

Harvard Business Review

It is based on the idea that a business model can readily be transported from one country to another. They look to the proven business models from the U.S. They are not just taking business models, but tailoring them for success. firms should jump on acquiring the business, the know-how, and the teams.

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An Insider’s Account of the Yahoo-Alibaba Deal

Harvard Business Review

With the ad market under $70 million, many of our local competitors were rapidly experimenting with new types of revenue and business models and were far ahead of us. The idea was simple: Combine the best of both companies into the new Yahoo China, which was projected to generate more than $25 million in revenue in 2004.

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The Comprehensive Business Case for Sustainability

Harvard Business Review

Traditional business models aim to create value for shareholders, often at the expense of other stakeholders. Sustainable businesses are redefining the corporate ecosystem by designing models that create value for all stakeholders, including employees, shareholders, supply chains, civil society, and the planet.