In business, you can't make the competition disappear completely, but that's alright. Accept the challenge -- you will have a stronger business because of it.
With the continuous stream of startups popping up in every industry, it is important to keep tabs on what rivals are doing. Here are a few ways to keep track of your competitors online.
By presenting dense technical text in a simple visual format, patent maps can be efficient tools for reading a competitive landscape, preforming due diligence and even forecasting upcoming trends.
You may not have the resources to hire a competitive intelligence specialist, but small businesses can still unearth plenty of information about rivals.
