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Why Creativity is Essential for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

All are examples of creative thinking to solve problems. Entrepreneurship is a creative activity. Those of us working from home faced the challenge of how to be creative, productive and keep our businesses alive. Being in quarantine can offer opportunities for creative entrepreneurs, despite the challenges it forces upon you.

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Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast

Entrepreneurs' Organization

It is mind-boggling how much time and money is invested in “strategy” at many companies—with some larger organizations even hiring a full-time person or team to oversee “strategy and innovation.” While commendable, this effort to invest in strategy doesn’t work unless the company also focuses on culture. Hire for attitude.

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The Founder’s Playbook: Winning Mindsets & Startup Strategies

American Entrepreneurship

This article describes the entrepreneurial mindset behind successful startups, how you can develop that mindset, and the strategies to build your startup based on that mindset. Creativity & Innovation Thinking outside the box to develop unique products, services, or business models.

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Inspiring Change: 3 Strategies to Empower Young Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

However, developing solutions and sponsoring comprehensive change takes time. We can foster an ecosystem that supports and uplifts young entrepreneurs by encouraging creativity, providing investment opportunities, and celebrating achievements. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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How Entrepreneurs Can Prevent Problems In Their Work-From-Home Strategy

Entrepreneurs' Organization

When Pete approached me for advice, I recommended the “Failure-Proofing” strategy, which is a pragmatic and easy-to-use technique to defend against planning and project disasters. Doing so empowers everyone, even those who are confident that the plan will succeed, to tap their creativity in coming up with potential reasons for the failure.

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Three steps to a successful pivot

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Arosh Fernando , creative director of WooHah Productions, says, “When our core business was not permited to function due to the government restrictions, we realized we had to change everything.”. Change only one element of their go-to-market strategy. Internally, their agency has shifted its focus from deliverables to strategy.

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4 Steps to Launch Your Startup’s First Product on a Shoestring Budget

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Turning an idea into a sellable product takes grit, but limited budgets often require entrepreneurs to develop creative solutions that rely more on resourcefulness than cash. In the rocky economic climate of 2024, creativity fuels entrepreneurial success more than deep pockets.