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A Reason for the Season or How To Keep Your Sanity During the Holidays
Typically most business leaders and entrepreneurs face the
same challenge everyone faces during the holidays--too much to
do and too little time! You need to keep your business
going, at least for the majority of December, yet you have...
Fuel Index ( A measuring stick for a company's success)
Every company has a Vision, a Mission and a set of core values. Companies develop multiple strategies that implemente the Values to realize their Mission. I always wondered, 1) Is there any relationship between a company's values and it's success?...
Innovation Management – Selecting Good Ideas
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation. There are distinct processes that enhance problem identification and idea generation and,...
Is Sponsorship Right For My Company?
Trade shows are a bonaza of sponsorship opportunities. Talk with any show organizer, and they’ll be more than happy to explain how you can make sure your company’s name and logo are plastered all over the arena, on the program guide, over the...
THE “SEVEN Cs”: Partnership Danger Signs - The 5th C: Control Issues
THE “SEVEN Cs”: Partnership Danger Signs - The 5th C: Control Issues
By Dorene Lehavi, Ph.D.
A series of articles exploring the seven critical areas that can indicate a partnership is in trouble.
The 5th C: Control Issues
When control...
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Innovative Entrepreneur Ideas
Working for yourself is an excellent career choice. If you are tired of dealing with unsupportive bosses, workplace politics, and the overall hassles associated with working, being an entrepreneur may be a perfect idea. Similarly, if you have an unusual schedule or responsibilities that prohibit you from keeping traditional work hours, entering into an entrepreneurship may be right up your alley. Many individuals with children would jump at the chance to work from home and set their own responsibilities and hours. Starting your own business may not be a walk in the park, but if you begin with innovative and creative entrepreneur ideas, your task will be considerably easier.
Many individuals who are interested in starting their own business from home need to possess the drive and determination, in addition to an entrepreneurs charisma and vision. Since you will essentially be on your own in the entrepreneur process, a sense of creativity is vital. Unlike a traditional business where you work towards another individuals vision and goal, in an entrepreneurship you must set your own. This vision is an essential part to starting your business. You would not think to start a trip without first knowing the destination and the correct route to take. Similarly, you should not jump into an entrepreneurship without clearly outlining a goal and a plan of action. Provide yourself with room to work around unforeseen obstacles, but if you plan correctly, few things will arise unannounced. Your first step on the road to becoming an entrepreneur should be to develop a creative idea for your business.
When you begin to think about starting your own business, take a sincere look at yourself, your life, and your goals. Businesses that directly reflect their owners passions are most likely to succeed. Remember the age-old rule of thumb: work with what you love and you will love your work. The world of entrepreneurship is no difference. Whatever you decide to base your business around, ensuring it directly reflects your personal goals will ensure its success. The second key to
business success is getting your product or services to potential clients. Anyone can build a better mousetrap, but only the successful can develop a following for the improved product. Your success in this task will directly result from your charisma and attitude. Entrepreneurs possess special charisma that enables them to best promote their business. Remember, you are on your own to make your business fail or succeed. Whether you have ten employees or you are a one person show, it is your responsibility to ensure the success of your business through the promotion of the products or services offered.
Many entrepreneurs quickly find themselves over their heads when it comes to promoting their businesses. Not everyone is marketing or public relations professional, so the job can be taxing at times. If it is in your budget, seek the services of a professional to help you with the process. Many entrepreneurs choose to join their local chamber of commerce or another business organization to meet others in their situation. Meeting other entrepreneurs and using them as a sounding board for your own visions and ideas is an excellent resource for your business. Additionally, you may find a source of clientele in these organizations if your products or services appeal to other business owners.
The key to becoming a successful entrepreneur is creativity. Stretch your mind in order to create the most productive vision possible for your upstart business. Use your creativity to develop ideas for promotion and everyday running of your business. Being a true visionary will enable you to adapt to a variety of situations you most likely will encounter on your road to entrepreneurship.
About the Author
John Evans runs http://www.SuccessAlert.com, and has written the book Success Alert - Conversations with Successful Internet Entrepreneurs which has been widely acclaimed in a variety of online and print media. If you're interested to build a home internet business this book is an absolute must-read!
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Creativity - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
Creativity (or creativeness) is a mental process involving the generation of ... Wallas considered creativity to be a legacy of the evolutionary process, ... |
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Creativity For Life |
An exploration of creativity in everyday life, with articles, quotes, reviews and other creative resources to awaken creativity in daily life. |
www.creativityforlife.com |
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AdCritic.com: Commercial Ads |
FROM CREATIVITY: Emerging Directors, Unite In the time it took to write this, three new directors popped up. Here are twenty to get acquainted with. ... |
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National Curriculum in Action - Creativity - |
Ordering Creativity packs: print and video materials. This website gives practical ideas on how to promote pupils' creative thinking and behaviour. ... |
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Ten Steps for Boosting Your Creativity |
Experiments performed by the JPB Creative Laboratory show that watching TV causes your ... a weekly report on creativity, ideas, innovation and invention ... |
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Category:Creativity Techniques - Mycoted |
This is a general category of Creativity and Innovation Techniques, ... I like to think of these creativity techniques as tools in a toolbox in much the ... |
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Creativity at Work: The interplay of business, art and science |
A resource for training and development in creativity and innovation in organizations. Has a newsletter, and some articles and essays by 'Corporate ... |
www.creativityatwork.com |
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Crayola Creativity Central |
Crayola Creativity Central offers kids arts and crafts ideas for rainy day fun. We also have coloring books and pages, art and craft projects, games, ... |
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Pages tagged with "creativity" on del.icio.us |
All items tagged creativity ??? view popular ... Perspective for Creative Leaders · save this. by aromay to creativity business management ... 1 hour ago ... |
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Creativity Web - Resources for Creativity and Innovation |
Creativity Web Home Page Resources for Creativity and Innovation ... The Creative Process · Multiple Intelligences · Idea Recording · Your Creative Space ... |
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gapingvoid: "cartoons drawn on the back of business cards": how to ... |
So you want to be more creative, in art, in business, whatever. ... Companies that squelch creativity can no longer compete with companies that champion ... |
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Creativity Quotes | Creativity Quotations | Creativity Sayings ... |
Quotes on Creativity - part of a larger collection of Wisdom Quotes to challenge and inspire. Find Creativity quotations and links to quotes on other ... |
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Ideas by Creativity Pool |
A free database with new ideas and possible inventions. Add your own, or bring an existing idea to life. |
www.creativitypool.com |
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CREATIVITY |
Creative problem solving depends on using the right tools, tricks, ... Search for the latest books on Creativity (or anything else) in the Quantum Books ... |
www.quantumbooks.com |
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Creativity Tools, Creative Solutions & Creative Problem Solving ... |
This page explains a wide range of techniques which can help you generate creative solutions to your problems. |
www.mindtools.com |
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The 6 Myths Of Creativity |
A new study will change how you generate ideas and decide who's really creative in your company. |
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CreativeClass.org |
Richard Florida's "The Rise of the Creative Class" examines creativity and its effects on economic development. |
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TIP: Concepts |
The relationship between creativity and intelligence has been always been a central concern of psychology ( Guilford , 1950). Much effort has been devoted ... |
tip.psychology.org |
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American Creativity Association (ACA) |
An incorporated non-profit organization promoting personal and professional creativity. Association membership is represented by four multidisciplinary ... |
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CREAX - Portal for creativity and innovation |
A resource for links on creativity and innovation on the web. A selection of 690 links is divided into 67 categories for the visitors convenience. |
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