business wars
Iconic and sometimes notorious business wars between key thought leaders and competitors in multiple categories, genres, and topics. From Nintendo and Sega to Penthouse and Playboy.
Big Mistakes That You Don't Realize You Are Making
Time and time again, I watch new businesses open and close! It recently dawned on me that there are several "classic" mistakes that business owners are making. I have compiled a short list of tips that I hope you will find helpful!
By Nicole (Nikki) M.7 years ago in Journal
Easy Steps to Master "Growth Hacking"
“A start-up is a company designed to grow fast…..If you want to understand start-ups, understand growth.” – Paul Graham Growth is the lifeblood of any company – be it a start-up or a multi-billion-dollar enterprise. So, obviously growth-hacking is responsible for boosting the organization to the next level by helping to improve their success rate.
By Neil Barman7 years ago in Journal
The Ultimate Guide To eBay Optimization
If you’re an eCommerce seller, you’ve likely considered selling on eBay—if you don’t already. According to Statista, eBay ended 2016 with upwards of 167 million active buyers, and the gross merchandise volume in “Home & Garden” alone was $11.8 million.
By Seller's Choice7 years ago in Journal
The Amazon Terminology Cheat Sheet
Owning and running an e-commerce business involves so many moving parts and unfamiliar lingo, it sometimes feels like you’re speaking another language entirely! From the marketing terminology to knowledge about fulfillment practices, there are thousands of words that go into building your own online company.
By Seller's Choice7 years ago in Journal
The Introductory Guide to Online Marketplace & E-Commerce Platform Selling - Part 1
If you’re building a home goods or lifestyle e-business, the multitude of online platforms can be overwhelming. How do you know which platform will best reach your target audience and have the highest success rate?
By Seller's Choice7 years ago in Journal
The Sega-Nintendo War
Console wars can be an amazing phenomenon for gamers to witness. When two consoles are struggling for dominance of the video game market, both manufacturers will compete to create some of the best system features and highest quality video games ever made. Console wars can also get nasty, as they involve fans who are ultra-passionate about their favorite console and they’ll argue to defend the choice they’ve been spending their money on. That’s exactly what happened in the 1990s when Sega and Nintendo went into a console war. This is the story of the Sega-Nintendo War, one of the greatest business wars of all time.
By Zach Foster8 years ago in Journal
History of Penthouse vs Playboy. Top Story - November 2016.
Some say that this was the sexiest war ever fought, others maintain it was the most sexist war in history. Others pretend it never happened (you read Playboy for the articles, right?). One thing is certain: audiences all around the globe benefited from this battle of Penthouse versus Playboy, or as it’s alternately known, the Tortoise vs. the Hare.
By Natasha Sydor8 years ago in Journal