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4. Train on different tools for thinking “outside the box”

One complaint I hear frequently is that their managers give employees incremental ideas, or more of the same, while what they want are ideas are radical and different, that have the potential to transform the business. Find below some concrete tools managers can use to stimulate more radical and revolutionary ideas in his collaborators.

Mind Mapping: One of the most powerful tools for creative thinking are the mental maps. A mind map is a graphical technique to organize and connect ideas visually created by Tony Buzan, where part of a central node and ideas unfold as the branches of a tree in a radial fashion. This way of organizing ideas break with linear thinking and helps us create new connections between our ideas. Mind maps, being a graphical tool, promoting the use of the right hemisphere of our brain, which is associated with visual thinking and creative thinking. Read the rest of this entry »

2. Intrinsically motivated

Several studies have shown that the intrinsic rewards, such as the satisfaction of doing a good job, are much more powerful than extrinsic rewards (rewards, incentives or money) to stimulate creativity. That is why we must try to assign work and projects in accordance with the interests and passions of the contributors. It is commonly known that companies like 3M and Google will allow employees to work a percentage of their time on projects that excite them the most personal level.

Take time to think: One of the reasons why creativity does not flourish in organizations is because we have no time to get out of everyday thinking. Creativity requires a certain period of “leisure” to incubate and mature ideas. In fact, when I ask people where you place your best ideas, tell me about places like bathroom, car, gym or bed, and almost never mention the job. Scientists believe that “Eureka moment”, that point when creating more of the subconscious to the conscious, is achieved more easily when one is relaxed and without stress. Read the rest of this entry »

The truth is that most organizations are designed to kill creativity. When he arrived at a company, the first thing I ask is what if someone here comes up with a good idea?

The answer I always hear is, “if I have a good idea, I say to my boss and then the idea dies, either because a) I said that it will not work, b) tells me there is no time or resources to implement c) steals it to take all the credit, which causes that no one wants to give new ideas. Many managers are in fact murderers (serial) of ideas.

However, creativity is essential to any successful business and today more than ever, is key to the survival of businesses. Unfortunately, creativity has not been in the priorities of most managers. This is, perhaps, it is considered as something intangible, elusive and difficult to administer, and we are more focused on obtaining short-term operational efficiencies, instead of thinking in creating the future of the company. Read the rest of this entry »

6. SCHEDULE YOUR TIME WISELY. An agenda is the road map by which good business travelers. Removes the frustration of the day. Ensures that things needed to be made and done on time. Plan your work, then work your plan.

7. BE POSITIVE IN YOUR ATTITUDE. Success in business, as in all areas of life is 90 percent attitude and 10 percent aptitude. All of us must work at developing habits of constructive thinking. Be proud of being in your own business. Small businesses are the wheels of change in our economy. Read the rest of this entry »

THE TEN STEPS

Here are the ten steps that will ensure your success:

1. GOALS ARE A PLANNER. Do you want to achieve? Want to save for your children’s college education? A new car? A new house? A better life? You can have whatever you like, but you have to love them enough to do things that should be done to achieve it.

Whatever your goal, write it down and set aside a day to reach goal. Divide the time period in blocks of achievements that are attainable. Consistently works to meet every day, every week, every month, which set out to do. Setting goals is a “must” in every area of life. Even the small is achieved without defining goals. Read the rest of this entry »

Each year, thousands of men and women across America to start a home business, joining companies like Tupperware, Amway, or a cosmetics company hoping to make money for a new car, holiday, or some clothes. They sell a little merchandise to a few close friends and relations. Then removed before giving the chance to learn the basics of business success. “I just am not a businessman born!” sometimes say.

Nobody is a born businessman, as nobody is born doctor or lawyer. To be successful in any profession you must learn not only basic skills, but also how to apply these techniques. A successful Internet business depends on all the skills with which one is born, plus all those acquired through education and experience.

If you are looking for a career opportunity or “extra income” to help with family expenses, Internet marketing offers the possibility to satisfy all your dreams. However, you should give yourself time to learn the techniques of Internet marketing. Read the rest of this entry »

7. Build a network of support. We have mentioned that this type of work takes place in a lonely, but that does not mean you should be isolated. Visit colleagues, join communities of entrepreneurs like you, often to their friends. That is, establish a network of emotional support and professional support in the decisions you take.

Similarly, it is advisable to subcontract certain support services, in particular, on matters of accounting, tax and technical support.

The chambers of commerce could be another option which enables you to establish business links in your industry and learn about the most important events in it. If you decide to join a franchise or license, other entrepreneurs could make professional company members. Read the rest of this entry »

If you decided that you have the profile of entrepreneurs and home-business and chose to start at home, follow these 12 steps for starting.

1. Investigate. Soak in all the information you find on two main themes: your business (market, experience of similar companies in other countries and in the very latest trends and products), as well as entrepreneurs working at home.

Remember that your knowledge will be your main weapon to fight this battle.

2. Make realistic numbers. Do not expect to become a millionaire in the boot stage. Study how much you should invest, how many will have to spend on personal expenses, manage a salary, that is, an amount that shall continue while the time comes to profits. Read the rest of this entry »

Before starting a business both online and off has to take into account four things:

1. Define your niche market

There are two approaches to choosing a market niche or topic in which to develop a business:

1. Inner Focus. It is the underlying skills, knowledge and passion of the entrepreneur.

2. External focus. Is that based on demand, “missing a bakery cakes amount.”

The right approach is one that combines the two approaches. If your business is in demand bases, you have to learn about this or hire people with skills, knowledge and passion about the topic to be developed. And if your business is based on your own skills, knowledge and passions, you need to find a niche where they develop. Read the rest of this entry »

How come your life in 2, 5 or 10 years if you start today a new business opportunity? How will your life be in five or more years if you do not?

How long you are looking for opportunities and are always ready to decide but do not you? Maybe it’s time to stop searching and decide to start something at once.

Are you afraid to fail? For only those who never fail to have tried something and end their lives with a meager and insignificant retirement after a harrowing working life. If you try is likely that all goes well and ends well. Just start something new can give you the possibility of a change.

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