For the early movers on the Internet, the four years are coming up.

The earlier it comes, the lower the cost of adjustment, the bigger the benefits for early movers.

However, in a market where technology does not play a dynamic role, early mover advantage may prevail.

Scrap is generally regarded as an early mover when economic momentum shifts.

White was an early mover on distance learning, initially creating partnerships with major companies to deliver management training to their employees.

Several early movers have been elected to the New Hampshire legislature.

Cox was an early mover in the cable telephone market, starting the service in 1997.

Samepoint is known as an early mover in real-time data and metrics.

In the 1980s it was also an early mover into Indian and Australasian markets.

He also was an early mover on assisted living development projects, including on Long Island.

In other words, innovative technological implications will significantly change the landscape of the industry and the market, making early movers' advantage minimal.

Because the companies were early movers, all cable companies were required to provide their channels to most customers.

With its mastery of the production and marketing of consumer electronics, Japan was an early mover in globalization.

Zhang Yin was an early mover, one of the first to sell scrap paper to China.

That wisdom hasn't stopped Mr. Wygod, now 60, from being an early mover in more than one health care market.

Otherwise, I'd say the big things going for Apple are definitely mindshare, battery life, and early mover advantage.

The early movers now are racing to stake out their share of this fast-moving market now while it is still up for grabs.

"I wasn't an early mover and shaker.

Benefitting from an early mover advantage, EcoSecurities rapidly expanded and established a significant market share.

As such, Mr. Nathan, 66, demonstrates that the advantages, and the risks, of being an early mover extend far beyond the technology world.

Adia was an early mover in inflation-indexed bonds, the emerging markets, and in hedge funds.

As an early mover in the Latin American social space, Sonico registered 4.4 million users in its first year.

Ruth W. Messinger, last seen running unsuccessfully for mayor, recalled one of feminism's early movers and shakers.

He was an early mover towards the monastic reforms of the next generation and was tutor of Aethelwold.

As an early mover in the Indian solar market, Astonfield's projects were 2-12 MW in size.