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Thursday Theory Tips – On Creating New Markets

Christensen Institute

In our last Thursday Theory Tips piece, we explored disruption as a theory of competition. In this piece, we’ll explore one of the two types of disruption: new market disruptions and, consequently, market-creating innovations (MCIs)— the specific spark that births a new market structure. Nations are built from markets.

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Ten pitfalls inventors face and tips for avoiding them

Idea to Value

The first potential pitfall after having the spark of the first idea is not having a clear problem statement of the issue your idea solves and researching whether someone else has solved that problem and penetrated the market already. Tip: Do your research before you start investing time and money. Business model and business plan.

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Thursday Theory Tips – How do I plan my new venture?

Christensen Institute

A new venture doesn’t rely on past data, so managers and innovators rely on assumptions of the market, the company, even the consumer (or nonconsumer in the case of new markets). For more of our Thursday Theory Tips, read: Thursday Theory Tips – Who are your best customers? appeared first on Christensen Institute.

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“Island of Bryan” Couple Offers Their Top DIY Tips for New Homeowners

Business and Tech

We spoke with the couple about their experience fixing up a resort property — and attempting to open it during the COVID-19 pandemic — and got their best tips for homeowners looking to tackle their own DIY projects. What are some tips you’d give to a homeowner looking to take on a home renovation project; DIY or otherwise?

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The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Strong and Effective Value Proposition

Speaker: Robin Zaragoza, Product Coach and CEO of The Product Refinery

Historically, marketing teams use this tool as an anchor to ensure messaging resonates with customers. Join Robin Zaragoza, product coach at The Product Refinery, as she shares tips on how to create a powerful value proposition that keeps your customer at the heart of your product development process.

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A Resume Expert Shares Tips for Getting the Tech Job You Want

Business and Tech

He shared some tips for aspiring and early-career tech professionals to help them get their first or next job in their ideal career path. Greg Langstaff is a certified resume strategist and interview coach who helps people land the jobs of their dreams. Have you experienced any challenges for career development in the IT industry?

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Expanding Into New Markets? Here Are Some Helpful Tips

IdeaScale

Expanding into new markets can be a lucrative business move, but it’s one that should be taken with care. Before you so much as dip a toe into a new market, you need some idea management. What’s Your Market? And remember to apply this to any market, even on the ones you’re already in.

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