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Identify the Important Few from the Trivial Many. The ’95:5 Rule’

Creative Times. January 2007 The Pareto Principle, also known as the “80:20 Rule”, states that 80% of results flow from 20% of causes. In practice it’s more like the “95:5” rule. For example, 95% of business may come from just 5% of customers. Read more about the 95:5 Rule

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The 95:5 Rule (the Pareto Principle +)

The Pareto Principle, also known as the “80:20 Rule”, states that 80% of results flow from 20% of causes. So, for example, 80% of sales can come from just 20% of customers; 80% of road accidents occur in just 20% of accident locations; and maybe 80% of headaches are caused by just 20% of your …

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Marketing Warfare

Marketing Warfare – Focusing on Competitors as well as Customers Whilst conventional marketing theory states that businesses should be customer-focused, the concept of Marketing Warfare argues that businesses should be competitor-focused. Since the marketplace is dynamic, the actions and reactions of competitors must be taken into account, as well as the needs of customers, when …

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Book List – some recommended reading

Here are some books I recommend for further reading Firstly, my own book (of course!) T-Shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of CreativityDavid ParrishISBN: 9780953825448T-shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of Creativity Books about the Creative Industries The Creative Economy. How People Make Money from IdeasJohn HowkinsISBN: 9780140287943The Creative Economy: How …

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