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Every time creativity comes to mind, we usually think about paintings, sculptures or anything that has something to do with arts or fine craftsmanship. Creativity does not only come from the tip of a paintbrush or a chisel, but it can appear not only in art studios or can be displayed in museums, but everywhere. But how important is creativity for businesses?
Savviness has always been a major key for
successful businesses, but in this digital era, it will take more than practical knowledge to stand out. If not for creativity, nothing else will set the bar for innovation and ideas. If not for creativity, products that we are paying for may not be that convenient.
You will always see new and unique products and services popping out of nowhere and creativity is the force that drives it. Creativity is what changed the game.
How is creativity a driving force for businesses? It is the idea and innovation that you implement and drive. Business, big or small, has been using creativity in different strokes. If you'd take a look around, everybody has been stepping up using what this digital era has to offer. The outcome of thinking outside of the box brings your business into new heights of attention from the consumers. Just think about phones evolving from hard keys to touchscreens, from having just a call and text feature to becoming a smart-handy device - all of which are ideas that bound to last for decades.
There are businesses who manipulates creativity to showcase visual uniqueness in their product which makes them stand out. They create eye-catching packages that will win the consumers desire. They venture into the vast field of creativity that brings them closer to their target market. Being visually creative sets them apart from the rest.
While there are businesses that are using visuals, there are also ones that are creative with service. Services that can be affordable and convenient. And we all know that convenience is what everyone is after nowadays. Services like hailing a ride from a smartphone app down to ordering your favorite meal are ideas which has greatly transformed the consumer market.
You may say that you are not the 'creative type' but it is possible that in the past, you may have had an idea on how to improve your business, and that there is already creativity. The ability of a business owner to create innovative solutions is a paramount sign that you are creative. In addition, try to surround yourself with people who are innovators.
Creativity has endless possibilities that can take you and your business into places. It may be from different inspirations, passion, dedication and also from positive surroundings. The ideas that you can benefit from it and the innovation that you can come out with it will be worth it.
And the best thing about creativity aside from its endless possibilities is there are no rules and it is for free.