Core vs. Adjacency Growth in Digital Businesses (Tech Strategy – Podcast 104)

Most all sustainable growth is based on 1-2 strong cores. A profitable core is centered on the strongest position in terms of loyal customers, competitive advantage, unique skills, and ability to earn profits. To assess an adjacency move, consider the following factors: 1) how tightly the adjacency is tied to a strong core; 2) the attractiveness of the adjacency market; and 3) the ability to capture economic leadership in that market.

Core vs. Adjacency Growth in Digital Businesses (Tech Strategy – Podcast 104)

Most all sustainable growth is based on 1-2 strong cores. A profitable core is centered on the strongest position in terms of loyal customers, competitive advantage, unique skills, and ability to earn profits. To assess an adjacency move, consider the following factors: 1) how tightly the adjacency is tied to a strong core; 2) the attractiveness of the adjacency market; and 3) the ability to capture economic leadership in that market.

Growth, ROIC / RONIC and Growth + Sales in Digital Valuation (Tech Strategy – Podcast 102)

Growth, ROIC, and growth+sales are all important factors to consider when valuing a digital business. Growth is important because it shows that the business is expanding and has the potential to generate more revenue in the future. ROIC is important because it shows how efficiently the business is using its capital. Growth+sales is important because it shows how much revenue the business is generating from each new customer.

Growth, ROIC / RONIC and Growth + Sales in Digital Valuation (Tech Strategy – Podcast 102)

Growth, ROIC, and growth+sales are all important factors to consider when valuing a digital business. Growth is important because it shows that the business is expanding and has the potential to generate more revenue in the future. ROIC is important because it shows how efficiently the business is using its capital. Growth+sales is important because it shows how much revenue the business is generating from each new customer.