Picture of the bullet train.
This picture shows the front part of a modern train . It represents the future technology of rail travel.
It could represent the future of commerce in a number of industries. The beginning. The place where the savvy investors and entrepreneurs are involved.
Even though we see only the front of the train, we know that the train is longer. There would be no need for just an engine. The length of the train was determined by the railroad based on the area of service. Commerce is the train. Business is the engine. The period of usefulness determines its length. Its success is determined by the speed that it travels to aid investors and entertainers.
The train is made up of three parts: The engine, passenger cars and the caboose.
The engine represents the creators, investors and organizers. The people with vision and understanding of what makes commerce relevant to tomorrow's world of business.
The passenger cars represent the areas where consumers and businesses take advantage of new opportunities. This is where commerce occurs.
The caboose represents the conclusion of the process, the passing of an era and the success of the period.
When we first see the engine, we realize something new has been created that will move commerce forward. This happens, according to the analysts, about every 30-40 years. A business, service or product that change the face of commerce has a life expectancy of its relevance. At this time we have missed out on investing our time and finances in its inception. But we can position our businesses and products to take advantage of the commerce that follows.
We can help determine the length of the train. The speed of the train represents how successfully it appeals to its market. If it fills a need that is relevant, the consumers will welcome it, eagerly. The period of usefulness, the saturation of the market and the decline in popularity all determine the position of the caboose.
The caboose represents the conclusion of an era. It signals the decline in relevance and the need for change.
The success train continues to move. The visionaries get on board as close to the engine as possible. The believers will get on board as long as there is room to prosper. Those who wait for proof will see the caboose.
The caboose, the ending period, can still be profitable for a short time.
The train is here. Know where your business fits. Don't let the success train pass you by.
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