Sustainability of High Growth Rates
High growth rates cannot be sustained indefinitely. Ben McClure suggests that period for which such rates can be sustained can be estimated using the following:
| Competitive Situation | Sustainable period |
|---|---|
| Not very competitive | 1 year |
| Solid company with recognizable brand name | 5 years |
| Company with very high barriers to entry | 10 years |
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