Even the most innovative entrepreneurs feel “stuck” sometimes when solving business problems. Many small business owners who need some outside inspiration go to business events and mingle with other entrepreneurs, but that can backfire when you’re feeling uncreative.
Between all of the networking and hyperactive pitching, it’s possible to leave feeling drained instead of inspired.So what do you do if you feel like you’ve fallen into a creative rut in your business? Sometimes, turning to unconventional sources of inspiration can help. Here are five ways to regain your creative mojo.
1. Attend an event outside of your industry
When your schedule is packed, it can be hard to break away from the day-to-day to attend a conference or trade show, let alone one outside of your field. But spending time with people in other industries can be a good way to immerse yourself in new ideas you aren’t likely to hear about from colleagues in your own field.
At least once a year, and preferably two or three, make time to attend an event for professionals in a field outside of your own. If you’re in a traditional brick-and-mortar industry like real estate, head to an event for pros involved in artificial intelligence or automation. Run your own accounting business or a small law office? Pop into a trade show where you can immerse yourself in the latest fancy foods, tech gadgets, or fitness trends. The list of possibilities is endless, so pick one that seems interesting to you personally.
The event doesn’t have to be more than an hour to expose you to new ideas.By paying attention to how people in other fields are solving problems and challenges in front of them — or solving problems for their customers — you’ll get some fresh ideas on how to move your business forward. You may also meet some new potential clients you wouldn’t ordinarily encounter. (See also: 11 Ways Freelancers and…
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