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6 Reasons Why Companies Decline & The Lessons To Protect Your Market Share

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Did you know that in the past 2 decades, 52% of companies in the Fortune 500 have disappeared? Furthermore, 72% of the original FTSE 100 companies from 1984 have met a similar fate! Why do once seemingly unstoppable companies decline and some even collapse?

This report was written for marketing professionals seeking to navigate their team, department or organisation through these uncertain economic times. It focuses on the 6 primary reasons why iconic businesses decline and the lessons that you can learn from.

Every organisation is vulnerable in this new digital era and understanding these 6 reasons is the first step towards guiding your business in the right direction and protecting your market share.

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