There is only so much money for all, to a degree that we are all fighting for the same dollars. No matter what business you are in, you have the authority, either direct competitors or less likely sources. The important thing is sure to get their fair share of business.

Competition can take two forms – direct and indirect.

Direct competition comes from companies that use similar strategies for marketing and sale of similar or have similar skills. When I was in the toy business that competed directly with the sellers of toys: Department stores, discount stores, specialty sores and even supermarkets. At Christmas time it seemed that every man and his dog began to sell toys. The owners of the store knew that Christmas was the time that people bought for children, so that adds to its range of toys to generate extra store traffic and profit. They became direct competitors in the peak selling season.

The second, less obvious form of competition is indirect competition. How dollars from competing for the same customers? Back to my example of the toy store, going to compete with other businesses seeking leisure and entertainment dollar. Which included: Amusement Parks, Arcades, Cinemas, Fast food operators, vendors confectionery, Libraries … the list goes on. When the school was that I was still competing with non-profit entities such as public parks and parks, libraries and beaches. In short, everything that families can do in their leisure time was competition.

It is true that some markets are more competitive than others. However, if you bury your head in the sand and pretend they are safe from any threat, that really is putting your business in a vulnerable position. The competition may come from most unlikely sources and can be caught by surprise. Be clear, focused marketing strategy and you will be better placed to handle what is thrown his way.

I learned not to limit my definition of competition. Thinking outside the square, I was less likely to be brushed with an unexpected competitor from an unexpected direction. You can do the same.

Good marketing activities with the disciplines is like having an insurance policy. You can play the game by the rules and has to react whenever there is a change in the market. Maybe I'm a bit of a control freak, but I prefer being in charge of my own destiny (with my own marketing strategies) always be at the mercy of someone else (and their marketing strategies).

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