Nothing highlights how dizzying financial success can be in Hollywood like how the high-octane thriller ‘Furious 7’ made the fastest ever initial rise in box office history, breaking the $1 billion mark in just 17 days.
But is there anything to take away from such a blockbuster other than how to skydive with a car? What can Hollywood teach us about business?
Well, here’s an idea: what if we compared the elements of a successful Hollywood movie and those of a small business?
Think about it, isn’t it an interesting comparison that offers a unique way to assess your business? Who knows, looking at it from this angle could be exactly what you need to turn it into the next billion dollar blockbuster of the business world!
Brad Anderson is the founder of BA Creates





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