The 7 essentials to fast growth

1. Create and sustain breakthrough value proposition
2. Exploit a high-growth market
3. Focus relentlessly on cash flow
4. Leverage big brother alliances
5. Pack you board with industry experts
6. Use blue-chip customers to gain credibility
7. Build an inside-outside leadership team

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