STARTUP MULTINATIONALS
Once upon a time, it was easy to tell the difference between a small business and a large competitor: Big firms had access to more capital, diverse markets, better technology, and economies of scale; small companies had to make do with whatever they could afford.
However, as technology has advanced, that distinction has blurred.
Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen cites overnight shipping as another of history's great leveler, giving smaller manufacturers the ability to send parts across the globe in less than a day and robbing big firms of a competitive advantage.
The past couple of years have ushered in a new wave of tools for entrepreneurs who want to play big, as software and service providers have begun to adapt their offerings-previously available only to large firms-for small businesses.
The result: startup multinationals. Small firms with big-time online security. Low profile companies using high-powered software to perfect their Web sites. No-name startups with big-name shipping partners.
New services help entrepreneurs look like larger businesses - November 1, 2006
As you see this article caught my attention, three months ago, when it was published. It set me thinking on how I could make my small business grow on these lines.
Sad to say, I am yet to take a step.
What about you, have you taken the first step atleast.
