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Paranoid Companies Miss the Best New Opportunities

Startup Professionals Musings

For instance, Dell and HP are strong competitors on notebook computers, but both offer Intel processors, rather than building their own to keep component costs down and broaden their application market through compatibility. Up-sell related products after the initial sale. Cross endorsement.

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Your Toughest Competitor May be Your Best Partner

Startup Professionals Musings

For instance, Dell and HP are strong competitors on notebook computers, but both offer Intel processors, rather than building their own to keep component costs down and broaden their application market through compatibility. Up-sell related products after the initial sale. Cross endorsement.

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