For emerging companies to capitalize, they must embrace new market dynamics that include compressed product cycles, vibrant social networks and consumer customization. Just as importantly, product launches must be flawless, because hyper competitive threats are abundant and word of mouth implications have been greatly amplified with the boom in social networking.

Not too long ago, significant amounts of capital were required by new companies to develop and introduce products, FFP Global’s analysis points out. Today, that template is changing as costs for intensive computing power have dramatically dropped, open source software modules are plentiful, access to cutting edge knowledge is a few clicks away and business processes such as fulfillment and customer support can be outsourced. In addition, as highly sophisticated technology becomes available at commodity prices, innovative thinking is catalyzed and as a result new businesses are formed.

“To participate in this new economy of increased risk and return, emerging companies must leverage themselves by outsourcing business processes, so they can focus on their core competencies in order to go-to-market in the most timely manner and proactively influence marketplace variables. From the start, outsourced partnerships must be adaptable and collaborative in ways that conceptually resemble a game of twister,” said Elise Chow, Chief Executive of FFP Global. “For example, product fulfillment for a personal technology company could require matching a product’s SIM card with online accounts that have already been established,” she adds.

FFP Global’s analysis contends the mindset of emerging companies isn’t simply centered around solving problems, they are also focusing on creating new markets and product offerings with unique businesses models Emphasis is on integrated and heightened experiences with appealing, low risk price points for multiple consumer segments.

As the need for emerging companies to achieve successful launches takes on critical importance, FFP Global’s analysis recommends emerging companies devise business processes that are engrained with providing delightful customer experiences in every interaction. Products are increasingly being defined and valued based on the initial consumer experience. If early adapters have great experiences, the viral ecosystem can greatly elevate market prospects.

The importance of successful product launches is compounded as products have become sales platforms all to themselves – whether it involves an accompanying service subscription and or selling value enabling products, the analysis notes.

While variety in theory is important, too many choices, especially when there is no accompanying guidance can slow the buying process in the physical retail world. However, when consumers are online, a myriad of options can be presented based on a variety of criteria – from price, to user reviews.

The other threat to traditional brands is retailers capitalizing on their captive distribution assets by developing their own private brands, ranging from food to consumer electronics.

These developments will provide a further catalyst for the growth of ecommerce retail sales.

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A Gartner survey identified the 4 top reasons for outsourcing.

1. Reduce or Control Costs.

2. Gain Access to Outside IT Resources.

3. Free Up Internal Resources.

4. Improve Customer Focus.

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