Turn Competitors into Allies
Five ways to increase sales with competitive alliances.
By Kim T. Gordon
Some marketing pundits will tell you that your competitors are "the enemy." But those who think you have to "kill or be killed" to excel in business are on entirely the wrong track. Marketing need never be a blood sport. Studies bear out what most of us already know -- that entrepreneurs who focus on maximizing profits or increasing sales are more successful in the long run than those who fixate on stomping the competition.
The truth is, your competitors can be a great source of revenue, and forging competitive alliances can help you grow your business more quickly and easily. Need some ideas? Here are five ways to transform your competitors from adversaries to friends to increase sales:
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