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Small Business Creativity: Thriving on Limited Resources

Creativity for Small Businesses
If you are a small business owner, you know how challenging it can be. Trying to fit into a community while standing out from the crowd. And always, with an eye on attracting more customers. You’ll know how important it is to manage your time, money, and energy. And all the while, balancing your personal and professional life. How can you do all that and still be creative?

That’s the wrong way of thinking. You need creativity in abundance to do all that.

Creativity isn’t a talent that some people have and others don’t. It is a skill that you can learn and practice, and it can help you grow your small business in many ways. Here are some benefits of creativity for small businesses: Continue reading “Small Business Creativity: Thriving on Limited Resources”

Business Success: Unleashing Creativity in Small Enterprises


Are you ready to discover the secret ingredient that can elevate your small business to new heights? It’s time to unlock the power of creativity. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, harnessing creativity can make all the difference in your journey to success. Let’s explore how small businesses can use creativity to thrive in the competitive world of commerce. Continue reading “Business Success: Unleashing Creativity in Small Enterprises”

Working-Mum Guilt: How to Overcome It


Being a working mum is hard work. Balancing your career, your family, and your own needs is a demanding task. They don’t exactly teach you how to do this at school and suddenly you’re trying to do it. It can be so easy to feel guilty about not being able to do it all. But working-mum guilt is a normal emotion, and there are ways to overcome it. And if not overcome it, then at least find some ways to help cope and maybe come to terms with it. 

Here are some tips for overcoming working-mum guilt:
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Creativity as a Competitive Advantage

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My Dad told me, “Always paddle your own canoe.” It was kind of a family joke because he’d been given a canoe, tried it out on the farm dam, and discovered why he’d been given the canoe. Ignoring the water weeds and my mother’s laughter, I think he’s absolutely right. Paddle your own canoe. Do the work, create your own way in the world.

In today’s business world, creativity is more important than ever. While there’s limited value in reinventing the wheel, riffing off an idea and enhancing a new version. It’s the key to standing out from the competition and finding new and innovative ways to succeed.

Creativity allows businesses to differentiate themselves from their competitors. By focusing on innovation and coming up with fresh ideas, organisations can offer unique products, services, and experiences that capture the attention and loyalty of customers. In a sea of similar offerings, creativity sets businesses apart and makes them memorable.

It’s just on 220 years since the first horseless carriage was used in London. While it was a phenomenal leap of inventive genius, today’s most basic car is a vast jump in terms of speed, comfort, and efficiency. Creativity fuels problem-solving and drives innovation. When faced with challenges, businesses that foster a creative mindset can find effective solutions. They can adapt to changing market demands, identify emerging trends, and seize new opportunities. Creativity gives businesses the agility and flexibility they need to navigate an ever-evolving business world.

So, how can you unleash your creative potential and leverage it as a competitive advantage? Here are a few tips: Continue reading “Creativity as a Competitive Advantage”

Expressing Creativity through Trades

Photo by j.mt_photography: www.pexels.com/photo/man-forging-metal-3680094/Creative expression is not limited to traditional art forms. Painters, sculptors, and musicians are not the only people who can express themselves creatively. People who work in what used to be familiar and traditional trades such as potters, blacksmiths, woodworkers, and glassblowers use their skills to create works of art.

Today these ‘tradespeople’ are artists in their own right. They use their knowledge and expertise to create objects that are both functional and beautiful. They are constantly pushing the boundaries of their craft, and they are always looking for new ways to express themselves.

Today our everyday tradespeople can develop and use their skills to create artfully, and bring a touch of joy to their work lives – and to ours.

The plumber who devises a way to drain your basement. The panel beater who makes your car smooth again. Even the kid who serves your coffee in a delightful way. People who work with their hearts and hands in a way that they’re not just creating objects. They are also creating a sense of community. They are sharing their skills with others, and they are inspiring others to be creative. They are showing us that creativity is not limited to a select few. It’s something that we can all experience.

Looking for way that people express themselves creatively. You might feel inspired and ready to bring a new touch of creativity to your world too.


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