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How much do you know about your competition?

15 October 201215 October 2012 Advice, Columns Hilary Briggs 1 Comment

It is crucial to the success of your business that you understand as much about your competitors as possible. Knowing who they are, what they do and what people like or dislike about them will help you to understand your own strengths. It will also help you to know how to position yourself so that you stand out or are more attractive to your target market.

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