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How to Turn Intangible Concepts into Tangible Services

The Fearless Marketer

Some say a concept, an idea, a benefit, or value. But one thing is for certain, if it’s not tangible, it can’t be sold. Well, yes, you want transportation, but the salesperson can’t actually sell you that, it’s only a concept. But they can sell you a tangible thing: a certain model of car, say a Chevy Volt.

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How to Turn Intangible Concepts into Tangible Services

The Fearless Marketer

Some say a concept, an idea, a benefit or value. But one thing is for certain, if it’s not tangible, it can’t be sold. Well, yes, you want transportation, but the salesperson can’t actually sell you that, it’s only a concept. But they can sell you a tangible thing: a certain model of car, say a Chevy Volt.

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What Uber’s China Deal Says About the Limits of Platforms

Harvard Business

“Platforms” as a business concept have been traced back as far as 500 years , but the surge in their popularity is much more recent and reflects in no small measure their eye-popping valuations. And in addition to tangible assets, one has to think about investments in people, systems, brands, and intangibles.