Imitate,Innovate and Annihilate :How To Clone And Improve On Competitors' Best Products And Services Effectively!
By Aiden Sisko
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The key to successfully combining imitation and innovation is to educate one’s self regarding the proper timing when applying innovation. Knowing when to expand on the abilities and uses of a product will increase your chances of success in your attempts to make the product better through the use of innovation.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Imitation in History
Imitation & Innovation Today
Why Imitation Is Truly Valuable
How Imitation promotes Innovation
There is a correct way to imitate effectively
Innovation and imitation are not antagonistic towards each other
Why Imitation has Grown in the Modern Age
Changes in the laws that govern imitation:
Education regarding codification:
The globalization of commerce:
The appearance of various channels of imitation:
Modular chains of value:
Examples of Successful Imitation in Action
Becoming a Successful Imitator
Have the ability to implement the things you want; make your vision a reality.
Seek out others who place a high value on imitation.
Keep imitation in its proper place; keep it in perspective.
Understand everything that is going on beneath the surface.
Always be on the lookout for opportunities, but choose your imitation options wisely and with honesty.
Make sure the business model you are considering for imitation is right for you.
Successful Strategies of Imitation
The Ten Rules of Innovation
Begin immediately.
Don’t attempt to “reinvent the wheel”.
Balance offense and defense.
Make your imitation belong to itself.
Be sure your imitation contains more value than its predecessor.
Be transparent in regard to emulation of competitors.
Timing is important, but it isn’t everything.
Look further that your own backyard when looking for good ideas to emulate.
Do not oversimplify if at all possible.
Keep it real; what works in one industry may not work in another.
Aiden Sisko
Mr. Aiden Sisko holds an MBA at the International Academy of Management and Economics. He also holds an NLP Master Practitioner level training. He has attended countless business trainings and seminars, totaling several thousands of hours.He is a serial Entrepreneur engaged in different industries. He has several years of solid experience managing and operating a vast number of online related businesses.Although business studies are his tools? It is also his passion! He loves studying and practicing business theories and systems. He lives, breaths, eats, EXISTS in anything business!He also has a special place in his heart for Persuasion, Communications, Sales, Marketing and Negotiations.He loves to share his vast knowledge of business in improving business processes and systems especially to Entrepreneurs and small to medium sized business organizations.
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Imitate,Innovate and Annihilate :How To Clone And Improve On Competitors' Best Products And Services Effectively! - Aiden Sisko
Imitate, Innovate and Annihilate:
How to Clone And Improve On A Competitors' Best Products and Services Effectively!
By Aiden J. Sisko
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Introduction
When innovative new products or services are introduced to the consumer, more often than not it is the innovation itself that receives the most attention, whether it be by media induced propaganda or simple word of mouth. While innovation is indeed important in any industry, it is a proven reality that imitation plays a vital role in industry as well, and is often more important and effective than innovation alone. In reality, companies which have centered their focus on imitation while implementing innovative new ideas simultaneously have proven to be exceptionally effective in the design and manufacture of products or services. Here we will discuss taking existing products which have already set a proven track record in their area, and expanding on them through the use of innovative new ideas, thereby not only improving the product, but making it more effective than ever in regard to its intended purpose.
The key to successfully combining imitation and innovation is to educate one’s self regarding the proper timing when applying innovation. Knowing when to expand on the abilities and uses of a product will increase your chances of success in your attempts to make the product better through the use of innovation.
Imitation in History
Whether living in times of prosperity or hardship, humans have used imitation to both survive and flourish. Imitation has been at the very heart of American industry since the beginning, creating competition and making room for the use of more profound innovative ideas than those used initially. While