Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Articles from Graeme Dixon | Selfgrowth.com
- How competitor analysis makes you appear to be a mind reader? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2022 from Graeme DixonHow competitor analysis makes you appear to be a mind reader? Competitor benchmarking is an important aspect of competitor analysis for any company. It allows you to gain a deeper understanding of your competitors’ business. It helps monitor your performance compared to your leading ...
Views: 502 - How competitor analysis makes you appear to be a mind reader? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2022 from Graeme DixonHow competitor analysis makes you appear to be a mind reader? Competitor benchmarking is an important aspect of competitor analysis for any company. It allows you to gain a deeper understanding of your competitors’ business. It helps monitor your performance compared to your leading ...
Views: 509 - Competitive Intelligence actions to create positive outcomes - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2022 from Graeme DixonCompetitive Intelligence actions to create positive outcomes Competitive Intelligence is something that can fit into the strategy of any business. It doesn’t matter what your product or service is. There will be competitors out there who are striving to get ahead of you. In your the same ...
Views: 348 - Why Competitive Intelligence is powerful and needed for your competitive advantage - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2022 from Graeme Dixonhttps://www.octopusintelligence.com/why-competitive-intelligence-is-powerful-and-needed-for-your-competitive-advantage/ Why Competitive Intelligence is powerful and needed for your competitive advantage Competitive Intelligence is a vital tool for any business. We ask why Competitive ...
Views: 553 - Before Competitive Intelligence its best to Take a look at yourself - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2022 from Graeme DixonBefore Competitive Intelligence its best to Take a look at yourself Before looking at your competitors and your environment, start searching for information and then getting swamped by data; it’s important to sit back with your team. Before Competitive Intelligence its best to Take a look at ...
Views: 540 - Why investors should use Competitive Intelligence to create better returns? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2022 from Graeme DixonWhy investors should use Competitive Intelligence to create better returns? We have written another article on this subject after many similar enquiries. We explain why investors should use Competitive Intelligence to create better returns? Browsing social media and LinkedIn is often ...
Views: 522 - Find Out About Your Competitors to Differentiate And Win - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2022 from Graeme DixonFind out about your competitors to differentiate and win It’s easy to understand your competitors’ products and services. However, it’s more challenging to know what makes them different from you. So, find out about your competitors to differentiate and win. Competition comes from ...
Views: 548 - Is Competitive Intelligence better than market research? No, they are just different. - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2022 from Graeme DixonIs Competitive Intelligence better than market research? No, they are just different. Unlike conventional market research, Competitive Intelligence should be viewed differently. As a more strategic and future-focused process. Where you strive to surpass your current understanding. So is ...
Views: 501 - Why investors need Competitive Intelligence to create better returns? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2022 from Graeme DixonWhy investors need Competitive Intelligence to create better returns? This article explains why investors need Competitive Intelligence to create better returns? When browsing social media and Linkedin can be frustrating at times. And you see investors telling you how much return they made from ...
Views: 499 - Competitive Analysis is Essential For Any Business so Take Time to Research - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2022 from Graeme DixonCompetitive analysis is essential for any business so take time to research Regardless of size or age, a competitive analysis is essential for any business so take time to research your competition, you can learn what strategies they are using. Of course these strategies can be either unique to ...
Views: 478 - How To Get Ahead Of The Competition In 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2022 from Graeme Dixonn this cut-throat world, analysing competitors is essential to business operations. In this article, we ask How To Get Ahead Of The Competition In 5 Easy Steps. While finding information about competitors is somewhat easy with a simple Google search, you can also easily drown in the colossal ...
Views: 454 - Why finding competitor pricing information using Competitive Intelligence is the way forward. - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2022 from Graeme DixonWhy finding competitor pricing information using Competitive Intelligence is the way forward. For a new business entrant, pricing the product or service can be overwhelming. Depending on your existing products and those of your competitors, pricing can pose a challenge. So to maximise revenue ...
Views: 475 - Why competitive analysis is highlighting the changing investor appetite landscape - by Submitted on May 24, 2022 from Graeme DixonWhy competitive analysis is highlighting the changing investor appetite landscape In many industries, it’s clear that there’s difficulty establishing an effective investment strategy. And understanding the changing landscape of investor appetites. The situation comes down to the achieving ...
Views: 454 - Do you know there’s too much reliance on secondary research? - by Submitted on May 24, 2022 from Graeme DixonDo you know there’s too much reliance on secondary research? There is a growing problem with reliance on secondary research in the field of business. A good analyst will likely find more secondary information than you, but this can be a big problem if you are not careful. This article is called ...
Views: 486 - What can Octopus Competitive Intelligence do for Product Management teams? - by Submitted on May 21, 2022 from Graeme DixonSkip to content Octopus Competitive Intelligence Competitive Strategy consulting agency HOME WHAT WE DO HOW WE DO IT BLOG CONTACT What Can Octopus Competitive Intelligence do For Product Management Teams? 21/05/2022 | Octopus This is an image of a Mechanical cogs wheels character made ...
Views: 314 - Why is data the least important part of Competitive Intelligence? - by Submitted on May 10, 2022 from Graeme DixonWhy is data the least important part of Competitive Intelligence? Competitive Intelligence is essential for our better understanding of competitors. Notably our industry and changing consumer landscape. But why is data the least important part of Competitive Intelligence? Especially when the ...
Views: 483 - Why Competitive Intelligence projects can leave a bad taste in your mouth - by Submitted on May 10, 2022 from Graeme DixonWhy Competitive Intelligence projects can leave a bad taste in your mouth We are often asked how we conduct a Competitive Intelligence project. And why are we better than our opposition. But we think the question should be why Competitive Intelligence projects can leave a bad taste in your ...
Views: 460 - Why Competitor Analysis in SaaS tech is essential for competitive advantage? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2022 from Graeme DixonWhy Competitor Analysis in SaaS tech is essential for competitive advantage? If you are in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business, you dont need us to tell you the industry is changing. Almost daily new competitors and new solutions are appearing, cancelling out the darlings of the SaaS ...
Views: 447 - Why Competitor Analysis in SaaS tech is essential for competitive advantage? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2022 from Graeme DixonWhy Competitor Analysis in SaaS tech is essential for competitive advantage? If you are in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business, you dont need us to tell you the industry is changing. Almost daily new competitors and new solutions are appearing, cancelling out the darlings of the SaaS ...
Views: 433 - How to Use Competitive Intelligence to Uncover your Competitors’ Strategies - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2022 from Graeme DixonHow to use Competitive Intelligence to uncover your competitors’ strategies To stay ahead of your competitors, you must learn faster than them. This is where Competitive Intelligence comes in. Getting on the front foot and knowing what they are doing before they do. By understanding their ...
Views: 464 - How to Use Competitive Intelligence to Uncover your Competitors’ Strategies - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2022 from Graeme DixonHow to use Competitive Intelligence to uncover your competitors’ strategies To stay ahead of your competitors, you must learn faster than them. This is where Competitive Intelligence comes in. Getting on the front foot and knowing what they are doing before they do. By understanding their ...
Views: 470 - Researching your competitors is more successful when you actually look - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2022 from Graeme DixonResearching your competitors is more successful when you actually look Researching your competitors includes knowing what products they offer. And what makes them stand out from the crowd and how their pricing strategy is structured. But researching your competitors is more successful when you ...
Views: 456 - List of Competitive Intelligence Benefits For You to Consider - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2022 from Graeme DixonList of Competitive Intelligence benefits for you to consider Competitive Intelligence is an essential tool for businesses of all sizes, and here, we offer an ever-growing list of Competitive Intelligence benefits for you to consider. Competitive Intelligence is all about collecting the ...
Views: 450 - Why is it so Hard to Find Your Disruptors And Indirect Competitors? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2022 from Graeme DixonWhy is it so hard to find your disruptors and indirect competitors? This article asks why is it so hard to find your disruptors and indirect competitors? Indirect competitors can be defined as companies that are not direct competitors. Simple as that, eh? But they could still potentially cause ...
Views: 426 - How to Get to Know Your Competitors for a Competitive Edge - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2022 from Graeme DixonHow to get to know your competitors for a competitive edge We ask how to get to know your competitors for a competitive edge. Creating a winning strategy requires an understanding of your competitive environment. However, simply understanding your competitors only gives you a partial view of ...
Views: 435 - Why Win-Loss is Essential For Increasing Sales in Your Growing Business - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2022 from Graeme DixonWhy win-loss is essential for increasing sales in your growing business This article asks why win-loss is essential for increasing sales in your growing business. It’s also critical for a slowing and stalling business. But why is it important to know why you lost or won a deal? It is common ...
Views: 466 - How does military communications help your Competitive Intelligence thinking? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2022 from Graeme DixonHow does military communications help your Competitive Intelligence thinking? This article asks how does military communications help your Competitive Intelligence thinking. Since the dawn of time, armies have tried to hide their location for obvious reasons. But for armies to be effective, ...
Views: 406 - How Competitors Use Competitor Analysis to Focus on The Benefits For Your Customers - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2022 from Graeme DixonHow competitors use competitor analysis to focus on the benefits for your customers We ask how competitors use competitor analysis to focus on the benefits for your customers. As competitors strive to stand out, they often rely on features to tell their story. But when it comes to selling ...
Views: 469 - Why Competitive Intelligence Comes From Everywhere With All Opinions Taken Into Account - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2022 from Graeme DixonWhy Competitive Intelligence comes from everywhere with all opinions taken into account In order to stay ahead of the competition, it’s important to have a Competitive Intelligence program in place. That’s why Competitive Intelligence comes from everywhere, with all opinions taken into account. ...
Views: 430 - Director Product Marketing Europe at the Brady Corporation on Competitive Intelligence - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2022 from Graeme DixonDirector Product Marketing Europe at the Brady Corporation on Competitive Intelligence This week we asked Bhavna Mistry, the Director of Product Marketing Europe at the Brady Corporation, for her opinion on Competitive Intelligence and her market sector. Internationally, Brady Corporation ...
Views: 451 - Why Outsource Competitive Intelligence And The Advantages And Disadvantages of Doing so? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2022 from Graeme DixonAre you recruiting for a Competitive Intelligence professional? Are you recruiting for a Competitive Intelligence Manager? Finding it tough to find anyone suitable with the necessary skills or experience? Or maybe you are interested in outsourcing the role but are not sure where to start? We ...
Views: 386 - Eight Reasons Why a Win-Loss Analysis is Important to You - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2022 from Graeme DixonEight reasons why a win-loss analysis is important to you We ask why win-loss analysis in Competitive Intelligence is an important question. It’s often the first real taste of the power of Competitive Intelligence. An independently commissioned win-loss analysis programme provides nuanced, ...
Views: 426 - How Can Market Analysis Show You How to Beat Your Competition? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2022 from Graeme DixonHow can Market Analysis show you how to beat your competition? This article is called how can Market Analysis show you how to beat your competition? How can you beat your competition is one of the most important questions you can ask yourself. Essential for when starting, growing, sustaining ...
Views: 433 - How Competitive Intelligence Helped a Household Name Decide Its Future Direction. A Competitive Intelligence Case Study - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2022 from Graeme DixonHow Competitive Intelligence helped a household name decide its future direction. A Competitive Intelligence case study This is a case study where we looked at two new potential markets for an online household name. They got an excellent insight and more certainty to base to decide which ...
Views: 401 - What’s The Most Important Competitive Intelligence & Market Analysis Skill to Possess? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2022 from Graeme DixonWhat’s the most important Competitive Intelligence & Market Analysis skill to have? “My apologies for this letter being so long. Had I more time it would be shorter” Balise Pascal So, what’s the most important Competitive Intelligence & Market Analysis skill to have? Well there are many ...
Views: 394 - How Competitive Intelligence helps product road mapping to success - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2022 from Graeme DixonHow Competitive Intelligence helps product road mapping to success You and your competitors need to be more agile when introducing a product or service to the market. So in turn, you have to be better than them when successfully getting a product to market. You need to know what they want and ...
Views: 372 - How Does Competitive Intelligence Show it’s All a Big Lie? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2022 from Graeme DixonHow does Competitive Intelligence show it’s all a big lie? Many refer to the valuation of managed data as ‘the new oil’. The exponential increase in data capture is associated with our digital transactions. It’s the cornerstone of the future. The expected monetisation of every human transaction ...
Views: 393 - How To Find Out Who Your Competitors Are And Then Beat Them - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2021 from Graeme DixonThis article is called how to find out who your competitors are and then beat them. Knowing who your competitors are, what and how they sell will help develop your marketing strategy and make you stand out. Who are your competitors? Several types of competitors should be on your ...
Views: 468 - How Competitive Intelligence Improves The Quality of Sales Calls - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2021 from Graeme DixonHow Competitive Intelligence improves the quality of sales calls Here we discuss how Competitive Intelligence improves the quality of sales calls. Competitive Intelligence is so much more than a list of the Strengths and Weaknesses of your main competitors. It can help increase your bottom line ...
Views: 416 - List of Analytical Tools And Techniques For Competitive Intelligence - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2021 from Graeme DixonThis article is a list of analytical tools and techniques for Competitive Intelligence. Before you start you must understand where you are going to start. And there a number of tools for this: Issue Redefinition Chronologies and Timelines Sorting Ranking, Scoring, ...
Views: 358 - What Are The Three Common Errors in Thinking That Reduce Creativity And Innovation? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2021 from Graeme DixonWhat are the three common errors in thinking that reduce creativity and innovation? This article asks what are the three common errors in thinking that reduce creativity and innovation? To start with, poor decisions usually result from flawed thinking rather than being presented with the wrong ...
Views: 308 - How analysis of your competitors gains a Competitive Advantage in your market - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2021 from Graeme DixonTo gain and keep on achieving Competitive Advantage in your market, you must have a thorough knowledge of your competition. This article explains how analysis of your competitors gains a Competitive Advantage in your market. Competitive analysis helps you do three things: Understand how your ...
Views: 397 - How Competitive Intelligence Helps Understand How Decision Makers Think - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2021 from Graeme DixonHow Competitive Intelligence helps understand how decision-makers think This article describes how Competitive Intelligence helps understand how decision-makers think. Often this is where people looking at Competitive Intelligence for the first time go wrong. They direct their efforts into ...
Views: 397 - What’s Your Competitive Advantage And Why Analysis of Your Competitors is Important? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2021 from Graeme DixonWhat’s your Competitive Advantage and why Analysis of your competitors is important? What’s your Competitive Advantage and why Analysis of your competitors is important? Deciding what you are great at doing is one of the most important aspects of any strategic planning. And it’s not how good ...
Views: 384 - Is Competitive Intelligence without Key Assumption Analysis just lots of words? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2021 from Graeme DixonIs Competitive Intelligence without Key Assumption Analysis just lots of words? We have mentioned this once or twice. But in case you haven’t read one of our articles before, we will repeat it. Great Competitive Intelligence is about asking great questions. And spending time doing excellent ...
Views: 407 - What’s meant by Competitive Intelligence and how to apply it to our business - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2021 from Graeme DixonWhat’s meant by Competitive Intelligence and how to apply it to our business As Competitive Intelligence professionals, we are asked What’s meant by Competitive Intelligence and how to apply it to our business. Over the past couple of years, this question has been getting less and less. ...
Views: 360 - How Competitive Intelligence Helps With Strategic Inflexion Points - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2021 from Graeme DixonHow Competitive Intelligence helps with Strategic inflexion points? This article is called how Competitive Intelligence helps with Strategic inflexion points? Strategic inflexion points have many causes. And not just changes in technology or something one of your competitors is doing. They are ...
Views: 347 - How to Beat Your Competitors by Creating a Winning Competitive Advantage - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2021 from Graeme DixonHow to beat your competitors by creating a winning Competitive Advantage In this article, we ask how to beat your competitors by creating a winning Competitive Advantage, and we offer ten ways to be better than the competition. 1. Understand Your Core Expertise Finding out what your ...
Views: 432 - What is the Intensity of Rivalry Within Porter’s Five Forces Model? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2021 from Graeme DixonWhat is the intensity of rivalry within Porter’s five forces model? This article asks what is the intensity of rivalry within Porter’s five forces model? We explain the intensity of rivalry, how to detect and analyse it within your industry. Porter’s five forces model Michael Porter argues ...
Views: 469 - Start Competitive Analysis Today With These Easy Steps - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2021 from Graeme DixonStart Competitive Analysis today with these easy steps You may feel that your market is getting more and more competitive. It’s the usual suspects. The startups and established brands thinking they can take a piece of your market. This article how to start Competitive Analysis today with these ...
Views: 316