Helmer's 7 Powers
The seven structural competitive advantages from Hamilton Helmer's strategy framework. Each power represents a durable barrier that protects a business from competition.
Proprietary Data
75 itemsUnique dataset competitors can't replicate.
58 problems
17 solutions
Network Effects
51 itemsValue grows with each additional user.
42 problems
9 solutions
Counter-Positioning
26 itemsIncumbents can't respond without self-harm.
13 problems
13 solutions
Brand
26 itemsTrust enabling premium pricing. Fragile, expensive to replicate.
10 problems
16 solutions
Switching Costs
25 itemsOnce integrated, leaving is painful.
15 problems
10 solutions
Scale Economies
20 itemsUnit costs decrease as volume increases.
11 problems
9 solutions
Cornered Resource
5 itemsExclusive access to key input competitors can't obtain.
3 problems
2 solutions