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The Types of Business Model You Might Want to Consider for Your First Company

Strategy Driven

A Franchise. If you’re looking to start a business that’s going to be less challenging to startup and that comes with a ready made idea, it makes sense to consider a franchise model. You can start a tax preparation business , a fast food chain and pretty much anything in between with the use of a franchise model.

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The Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Own Small Business

Strategy Driven

If you’re hesitant to start a business, you can consider opening a franchise. According to 77% of B2B marketers , building a strong brand is the key to a company’s growth. If you think your business will be able to bridge a gap that your competitors can’t, then you’ve got a solid business idea. Brainstorm your company name.

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How B2B Sellers Are Offering Personalization at Scale

Harvard Business Review

B2B buyers have slowly been conditioned to expect the same personalized treatment that they get while shopping on Amazon. For example, when the Sacramento Kings took on new ownership, the basketball franchise’s sales leadership adopted social selling, which drove a shift in confidence, especially among its newer reps.

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Doing Business in India Requires a Mobile-First Strategy

Harvard Business Review

Over 90 % of India’s brick and mortar stores are tiny, single location shops (not part of chains or franchises). Amazon, Alibaba and venture capitalists have invested billions into Indian e-commerce. It is very likely that future top retailers in many categories will be e-commerce companies, not big-box chains.