Proverbs27:17

In business it is a common and given practice for foes to eliminate each other but I believe that some threats are healthy, they keep us on our toes, teach us valuable lessons and give us a continued drive for excellence. Let iron sharpen iron, do not be blinded by eliminating, instead learn from the competition, better their practices and soar on with healthy competition. Furthermore if alll the formidable competitors are eliminated, when you look for partners, who will you patner with?You will have eliminated all the quality firms from the industry.
Proverbs27:17
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.KJV

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.NIV