Business Foundationsintermediate
Switching Costs
Definition
The effort, time, or money it takes for a customer to move from your product to a competitor.
Why it matters
High switching costs make customers more likely to stay, which strengthens retention and protects your revenue.
Example
A customer who has stored years of data in your tool faces high switching costs to move elsewhere.
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