Competition (as Barrier)
Intense market competition making startup success difficult.
Real World
A new energy drink brand entering a market dominated by Red Bull and Monster faces intense brand loyalty and massive marketing budgets that make gaining shelf space and consumer trust extremely difficult.
Exam Focus
Link competition as a barrier to specific disadvantages — brand loyalty, pricing power, or economies of scale — rather than stating it is 'hard' generically.
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