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Old 24-06-2009, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by davidtan View Post
You can also start with few contacts. If you can keep your costs lower than others - be more efficient, have a good strategy, exploit technology - then you have a competitive advantage. Next is to set attractive pricing and have good marketing. Be responsive, provide good customer service and start building up relationships.

With the above, even the most loyal customers may switch to do business with you.
I believe my friend's dad started with lots of contacts and deep knowledge. He's been in the industry for a long time before he started out.
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