“I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.”
— Thomas Jefferson
As a business owner, there are many that believe the above mention phrase and relish the opportunity to be their own boss, and profit from the hard work they do.
Online marketing has given many small businesses the opportunity to compete with bigger companies, and be successful with it. Marketing a business is no longer for the big guys. Small businesses can have successful online marketing campaigns to attract customers, and to market their business and benefit from the results. Now, the attraction and the challenge for every small and big business is the ability to compete in a global market and come up on top.
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How to Deal With Competition in Business
The way I see it, competitors are everywhere. Whether you’re a startup owner or veteran, you need to know how to deal with competitors in business.
After being a business owner for over 30 years, I’ve learned how to handle the competition. I know first hand how important it is to pay attention to businesses in your industry but also to not make them your priority.
You don’t want to be completely oblivious to your competition. You should put your energy into your own entrepreneurial tasks above all else.
Why you shouldn’t ignore the competition
Ever hear the saying, Never underestimate your opponent? The same holds true for business.
I have a general idea of where my competitors are, where they’re going, and how fast they’re going to get there. Other than that, I don’t lose sleep over them.