[extropy-chat] A successful company?

[Brett Paatsch]

Jonathan Despres wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I want to know what we need to become a successful company (I am in
> the vitamin business), here is my opinion:
> 
> 1) We need to buy our products very cheaply and sell high (This is a
> trade minimum to do)
> 
> 2) We need talented people to do the essential job
> 
> 3) We need a good image/reputation
> 
> 4) We need a good product.
> 
> Any other thing I miss ?

Well I assume you've already read Michael Porter's books on 
Competitive Advantage and Competitive Strategy. 

I get my vitamins in the form of meat, dairy, fruit and veg from
my local supermarket.   

What vitamins are you selling?  Do you *really* *really* believe
in your product? 

Brett Paatsch