I just put up Get ready for “fourth party” services, over at Linux Journal. It comes from thinking about new kinds of businesses that serve users, or customers, first.
Traditionally, “third party” companies are accessories to sellers. So I’m thinking we should call accessories to buyers “fourth party” companies.
See what you think.
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March 6, 2009 at 1:43 am
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March 2, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Mike Warot
So if I wanted to tip you, Doc… how would I go about doing that?
–Mike–