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Critical Mass

The minimum number of people or resources needed to cause a change or maintain a business.

For example, when you manage to sell enough widgets to cover your operating costs and gain some momentum in the marketplace, or when thousands of people are knocking down your door to buy your services, you have reached critical mass.

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